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San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Monday, April 22, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/ Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Turlock Councilwoman Amy Bublak declared Friday that she's a candidate in the Stanislaus County assessor race.

Race for assessor emerges in Stanislaus County

Voters in June will choose the next assessor for Stanislaus County. Turlock Councilwoman Amy Bublak declared Friday that she’s a candidate for the county office, which determines the value of the 175,000 taxable real estate parcels in the county... 8 minutes ago

Sports

Enochs' Devon Sookhoo, right, wrestles Brawley's Daxton Gordon during near the end of their first round match at the CIF State Wrestling Championships Friday (March 7, 2014) in Bakersfield. Sookho won 16-4.

Live Blog: CIF State Meet Wrestling, Day 1

Good morning and welcome to our live blog from the CIF State Wrestling Meet at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. More than 500 wrestlers, including 35 from the Stanislaus District are vying for the a coveted state title. The Bee's Ron Agostini and David... 1 hour ago

Opinion

The tarmac at the Modesto City/County Airport is seen here in September.

Our Views: Travelers to Fiji, India help save Modesto’s airport

Perhaps the folks at Modesto’s Sham Field would be wise to start greeting prospective passengers with the words Sat Sri Akaal or Namaste. Those are typical greetings used by people in Fiji and India, and without a pledge to send thousands of... 3 hours ago

State

Exhibitor Stephen Ross carries the cardboard cutouts of President Barack Obama, left, and former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton at the California Democrats State Convention on Friday, March 7, 2014, in Los Angeles. Even in an election year that appears favorable for national Republicans, California Democrats are confident they will retain their iron grip on state leadership and possibly enrich their share of House seats in Washington.

Campaigns present mixed prospects for Democrats

Even in an election year that appears favorable for national Republicans, California Democrats are confident they will retain their iron grip on state leadership and possibly enrich their share of House seats in Washington. 2 hours ago

Living & Entertainment

<span class="cutline_leadin">This Twitter image </span>from the Oscar telecast Sunday, released by host Ellen DeGeneres, became the tweet heard &#x2019;round the world.

Marijke Rowland: My selfie, myself

Like it or – very much – not, we are living in the Age of the Selfie.

Business

Farm Beat: Stanislaus County's local food fans can take survey

Promoters of a “Stanislaus County Grown” brand are asking consumers to take an online survey about local food.

Nation & World

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama meets with House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 6, 2014.

Dalai Lama: China 'great' but gov't 'harmful'

The Dalai Lama called China a "great nation" but criticized its governmental system as "harmful" during an address Friday at Washington's National Cathedral