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Once a dumping ground, recreation event shows off new vision for Modesto park

Lovers of Tuolumne River Regional Park got to show off the park to a few hundred outdoor enthusiasts Saturday during RecFest.

October 20, 2018 02:41 PM

What have national outlets been saying about Denham-Harder battle? Here’s a look.

Elections

What have national outlets been saying about Denham-Harder battle? Here’s a look.

October 20, 2018 02:18 PM

Turlock woman who killed boyfriend granted clemency. Now, she’s suitable for parole.

Crime

Turlock woman who killed boyfriend granted clemency. Now, she’s suitable for parole.

October 20, 2018 02:27 PM

Dead get their day in downtown Modesto as community celebrates Mexican holiday

Living

Dead get their day in downtown Modesto as community celebrates Mexican holiday

October 20, 2018 05:07 PM

She once worked at the old Scenic Nursery. Now she’s leading the Master Gardeners

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She once worked at the old Scenic Nursery. Now she’s leading the Master Gardeners

October 20, 2018 02:48 PM

How a former Modestan helped shape infectious new McCartney videos

Entertainment

How a former Modestan helped shape infectious new McCartney videos

October 19, 2018 01:47 PM

How do Modesto roads compare to similar cities around nation? Not well, says survey

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How do Modesto roads compare to similar cities around nation? Not well, says survey

October 19, 2018 03:56 PM

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Highlights: Modesto Junior College 77 West Hills 39

October 20, 2018 10:21 PM

Watch highlights of Turlock’s 63-21 win over Gregori

October 19, 2018 11:06 PM

Watch Turlock quarterback discuss win over Gregori, upcoming matchup with Pitman

October 19, 2018 11:08 PM

Highlights: Pitman 37 Downey 33

October 19, 2018 10:49 PM

Reaction: Here is what Pitman senior running back Payton Bass had to say after the Pride’s 37-33 win over Downey

October 19, 2018 11:40 PM

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Highlights: Modesto Junior College 77 West Hills 39

October 20, 2018 10:21 PM

Watch highlights of Turlock’s 63-21 win over Gregori

October 19, 2018 11:06 PM

Watch Turlock quarterback discuss win over Gregori, upcoming matchup with Pitman

October 19, 2018 11:08 PM

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Dead get their day in downtown Modesto as community celebrates Mexican holiday

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Dead get their day in downtown Modesto as community celebrates Mexican holiday

October 20, 2018 05:07 PM

What have national outlets been saying about Denham-Harder battle? Here’s a look.

October 20, 2018 02:18 PM

Turlock woman who killed boyfriend granted clemency. Now, she’s suitable for parole.

October 20, 2018 02:27 PM

Once a dumping ground, recreation event shows off new vision for Modesto park

October 20, 2018 02:41 PM

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Julian A. Lopez: Big Valley clinches share of league title, big week ahead in area

Sports

Julian A. Lopez: Big Valley clinches share of league title, big week ahead in area

October 20, 2018 01:07 PM

The Bee’s Football Rankings | Stanislaus District Top 5 Large, Medium, Small Schools

October 20, 2018 11:29 AM

Podcast: Saturday Morning Rewind with Julian A. Lopez talking Stanislaus Football

October 20, 2018 01:15 PM

The ball bounced just right. How Pitman overcame hurdles to beat Downey

October 20, 2018 12:35 AM

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How a former Modestan helped shape infectious new McCartney videos

Entertainment

How a former Modestan helped shape infectious new McCartney videos

October 19, 2018 01:47 PM

Celebrating the dead, Dracula, music, prehistoric marine life, more in Modesto region

October 18, 2018 05:04 PM

What’s going on in the Modesto region? A lot, here’s a look

October 18, 2018 05:04 PM

And the winners are ... Modesto honors its favorite performers, venues, events

October 16, 2018 10:58 PM

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David Leamon: Cooperative plan by county, city paves way for future of Highway 132

Opinion

David Leamon: Cooperative plan by county, city paves way for future of Highway 132

October 19, 2018 03:08 PM

The Bee weighs in on Nov. 6 ballot choices

October 20, 2018 08:43 PM

McNerney, Morse best fits for Congress

October 20, 2018 08:54 PM

Little separates candidates in key Cannella replacement race; Caballero has edge

October 19, 2018 01:54 PM

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In Depth

How brutal murders and fear kept a town silent. MS-13 is like no other gang

MS-13 began to carve its mark in Mendota, CA, with violence and at least 14 brutal murders in and around the west San Joaquin Valley town between 2015 and 2017 that has kept nearly everyone quiet due to fear.

Blogs & Columns

He dreamed of being a serial killer: New details in brutal killing of Davis couple

October 17, 2018 06:00 AM

California Nation podcast: DMV saga, McClintock and Morse talk Trump and Kavanaugh

October 11, 2018 12:01 AM

Motor Voter is on the ropes. California considers freeze of DMV registrations

October 09, 2018 01:05 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 02:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 02:06 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 1, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 1, 2018

October 02, 2018 03:58 PM

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Living

Living

Dead get their day in downtown Modesto as community celebrates Mexican holiday

The annual Dia de los Muertos celebration — Day of the Dead — returned to Tenth Street Plaza in Modesto, Ca., on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, as the traditional Mexican holiday was marked with music, dance, colorful dress and more.

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State park improves trail that helps visually impaired people experience sequoias

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State park improves trail that helps visually impaired people experience sequoias

October 19, 2018 01:16 PM

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Tule elk are eating too much grass in Pt. Reyes. Should they be shot so dairy cows can graze?

Living

Tule elk are eating too much grass in Pt. Reyes. Should they be shot so dairy cows can graze?

October 19, 2018 03:00 AM

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