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Modesto police reviewing incident in which K-9 bit officer at crime scene

The Modesto Police Department is reviewing an incident Monday in which one of its dogs latched on to the arm of an officer during a standoff outside a Maze Boulevard minimart.

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Stanislaus County auto theft suspects (08/19/17)

Ceres police seek Modesto man in molestation case

Update: Man struck and killed by vehicle after his big rig breaks down on Highway 99

Sports

Malcolm Jenkins

Column: We need Kaepernick more than ever in troubled times

Column: After a terrible week in America, Colin Kaepernick's message rings stronger than ever: it's time for conversation instead of condemnation.

Moore pitches into 8th, Giants beat Phillies 10-2

Keuchel throws 7 shutout innings in Astros' 3-1 win over A's

‘Take ‘em all down,’ DeMarcus Cousins says of Confederate statues

Entertainment

Is there a talent pool in the Valley? Where you can find out first hand.

For the eighth year, the Gallo Center for the Arts will present the Valley Talent Project, a two-night competition show that spotlights the region’s talent pool.

Top picks: Don’t-miss weekend entertainment options in Modesto, Mother Lode

Selling out already? That’s how good Turlock venue’s upcoming season is

Calendar of events for the Modesto, Mother Lode regions

Opinion

You can buy legal marijuana in four months. But is California ready to sell it?

Voters approved Proposition 64, the legalization initiative, in November 2016, and set an ambitious deadline of January 2018 for retail sales to begin. Backers left the details to be worked out by others.

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Not enough to condemn racists; president deserves some blame

Vicki Strickland: Scott Peterson comes across as self-indulgent, but I’ll keep watching

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Dogs in padlocked Modesto apartments lead to confrontation with manager

Blogs & Columns

49ers John Lynch gets second chance to explain flag stance, regrets using ‘divisive’

49ers practice report 15: Teams in a fighting mood on last day of camp

49ers notes: Shoulder sprain limits Reuben Foster

Videos

Hilmar resident is naked – but not afraid – on the Discovery Channel show

Aug 18, 2017

Cory Williams, of Hilmar, has a first meeting with Anastasia Ashley, on an upcoming 'Naked and Afraid' show on the Discovery Channel.

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