Ceres Sweet Sorghum Hybrids Processed by Amyris

Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. today announced its improved sweet sorghum hybrids were successfully processed into renewable diesel by Amyris, Inc. under a U.S.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ceres-sweet-sorghum-hybrids-processed-123000735.html

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 05:30:00 -0700

Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver near Ceres

A pedestrian who entered the roadway just west of Ceres was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol reported.
http://www.modbee.com/2012/05/13/2198759/chp-pedestrian-killed-by-hit-and.html

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 18:31:35 -0700

Dan Walters: Shouldn't hydro count against the carbon reduction mandate?

A major component of California's crusade against global warming, one started by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and embraced by successor Jerry Brown, is the legal mandate to have 33 percent of electric power sales from "renewable sources" by 2020.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/21/4504286/dan-walters-shouldnt-hydro-count.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 20:28:27 -0700

Dan Walters: Rigid ideology keeps hydro out of green power equation

A major component of California's crusade against global warming, one started by former Gov. Ar
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2012/05/21/2353735/dan-walters-rigid-ideology-keeps.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 00:51:53 -0700

Valley farmers taking measures to curb metal theft

California farmers are laying down spike strips and forming agricultural watch groups as ways to battle metal theft, several growers testified Friday during an informational state Senate hearing in Fresno.
http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/05/19/2842707/valley-farmers-taking-measures.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 00:15:05 -0700

SUCCESS & SERVICE: Stanislaus education director gets statewide honor

Cindy Young , director of the Stanislaus County Office of Education's Regional Occupational Pro
http://www.modbee.com/2012/05/19/2207382/stanislaus-county-office-of-education.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 20:04:03 -0700

Distinctions define Stanislaus County's District 5 supervisor race

Differences are stark between two men hoping to represent Ceres and Stanislaus County's West Side on the Board of Supervisors.
http://www.modbee.com/2012/04/28/2178212/distinctions-define-district-5.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:29:54 -0700

California budget revision puts schools in limbo

The revised state budget proposal released Monday by the governor's office left funding for California schools intact for now, but they will share the pain.
http://www.modbee.com/2012/05/14/2200237/state-budget-revision-puts-schools.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 22:33:54 -0700

Healthy fast food and takeout

Yes, you do want fries with that. Here, how to enjoy takeout without going overboard.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/22/healthy-fast-food-and-takeout/

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 03:19:18 -0700

Top California legislative races at a glance

Among the top legislative races in the June 5 primary:-- 5th Senate District: Assemblyman Bill Berryhill, R-Ceres, and San Joaquin County supervisor Leroy Ornellas of Tracy have lined up significant Republican endorsements in this open district that includes parts of Sacramento, San Joaquin and
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/rss/ci_20608986?source=rss

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 00:37:37 -0700