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Scoopy is the mascot of The Modesto Bee

Happy birthday, Scoopy!

Our favorite Bee is turning 70. Keep up with this week's festivities by clicking here.

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The upgrade of the Modesto Regional Water Treatment Plant at Modesto Reservoir has taken more time and cost more money than expected.

Modesto agrees to pay $9 million to finish water treatment plant upgrade

Modesto has agreed to pay $9 million to allow the Modesto Irrigation District to complete the botched upgrade of the district’s water treatment plant, which provides the city with much of its drinking water.

Sports

Central Catholic's #20 Matt Ringer pushes the ball through the Tigers' defense during first half game play Friday (11-08-13) at Central Catholic High School.

Talent Rings trues for Central Catholic’s bruising back

It’s not every football team that, literally and figuratively, has a ringer on its roster.

Opinion

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is seen here in a 2005 file photo.

Our View: Mandela lived to see his ideals realized

On trial for his life in 1964, Nelson Mandela told the court in South Africa that he wanted nothing less than a “democratic and free society” with room and rights for all people, black and white. It was an ideal, he said, “which I hope...

State

File - This image provided by the California High-Speed Rail Authority shows an artist's conception of a high-speed rail car in California. Federal regulators have rejected California's request to exempt a route in the Central Valley for what would be the nation's first bullet train from a lengthy planning review.

High-speed rail officials say plan is on schedule

California high-speed rail officials sought to allay concerns about the future of the project Thursday after a series of legal and regulatory rulings that appear to jeopardize some parts of the $68 billion plan.

Living & Entertainment

The Corbin Bernsen film was being shot at Main Street Footers in Turlock and stars Party of Five star Lacey Chabert.

Turlock thrilled to welcome ‘Mean Girls’ actress Chabert

“Mean Girls” and “Party of Five” star Lacey Chabert is in Turlock filming a new movie by Corbin Bernsen. The romantic comedy, which was written by the former “L.A. Law” and current “Psych” star, will film in...

Business

Stocking Stuffers: Gourmet popcorn from Stewart and Jasper Orchards store in Modesto

When we asked for local, low-cost holiday gift ideas, reader Vy Nguyen jumped in with this suggestion, referring to it as “these puffed toffee things that are beyond addicting and very affordable under $6 for a decent size bag!”.

Nation & World

FILE - In this July 7, 1991, file photo, newly-elected African National Congress President Nelson Mandela and his wife, Winnie, greet the crowd after arriving at a rally and a week-long national ANC conference held inside South Africa for the first time in 30 years. South Africa's President Jacob Zuma said, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, that Mandela has died. He was 95. (AP Photo/ John Parkin, File)

Nelson Mandela, dead at 95: Former South African president was an anti-apartheid leader

Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95. 3 hours ago

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