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Defense attorney asks court to reinstate murder case in Newman cop killing

Crime

Defense attorney asks court to reinstate murder case in Newman cop killing

Prosecutor says the criminal case should remain suspended until the mental health of defendant is evaluated.

January 23, 2019 01:43 PM

Former Modesto church leader killed in crash near Ripon

News

Former Modesto church leader killed in crash near Ripon

January 23, 2019 12:48 PM

Modesto mayor suffers minor heart attack

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Modesto mayor suffers minor heart attack

January 23, 2019 01:17 PM

Preparing for a nightmare: Seminar looks at active-shooter situations

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Preparing for a nightmare: Seminar looks at active-shooter situations

January 23, 2019 12:00 PM

CHP looking for victims in ongoing jewelry-for-gas-money scam

Crime

CHP looking for victims in ongoing jewelry-for-gas-money scam

January 23, 2019 11:40 AM

Steven and Cary Stayner: Stories of hero, serial killer in same Merced family revisited

Crime

Steven and Cary Stayner: Stories of hero, serial killer in same Merced family revisited

January 22, 2019 04:48 PM

Images released of man sought in downtown Modesto knife attack

Crime

Images released of man sought in downtown Modesto knife attack

January 23, 2019 07:04 AM

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Modesto, Turlock hospital offer help to furloughed federal workers

January 23, 2019 03:51 PM

Why do we have government shutdowns?

January 23, 2019 04:06 PM

Warrior Weekly: Stan State softball season begins soon; weight thrower sets record

January 23, 2019 04:55 PM

Stroke claims Sonora woman who survived 1972 plane crash into Sacramento restaurant

January 23, 2019 03:33 PM

C.V. Allen, influential physician in Modesto, dies at home, leaving a legacy

January 23, 2019 02:31 PM

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Why do we have government shutdowns?

January 23, 2019 04:06 PM

Uber driver battles with passenger for steering wheel

January 23, 2019 10:38 AM

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich rallies Camp Fire survivors against PG&E

January 22, 2019 01:47 PM

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Stroke claims Sonora woman who survived 1972 plane crash into Sacramento restaurant

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Stroke claims Sonora woman who survived 1972 plane crash into Sacramento restaurant

January 23, 2019 03:33 PM

Two men were running a ‘chop shop’ on an east Modesto street, police say

January 22, 2019 09:28 PM

Former Modesto church leader killed in crash near Ripon

January 23, 2019 12:48 PM

Modesto, Turlock hospital offer help to furloughed federal workers

January 23, 2019 03:51 PM

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Sports

Serpa a step above the rest in Senior tournament of champions

January 23, 2019 04:20 PM

Modesto-area High School Sports Schedule | Thursday, Jan. 24

January 23, 2019 04:08 PM

Ryan Green takes reins of Modesto Christian program. Will his QB son play right away?

January 22, 2019 01:55 PM

Local Digest: Ceres native signs with Earthquakes; Marshawn Lynch coming to Modesto

January 23, 2019 03:24 PM

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Like stand-up comedy? Shows in Modesto, Turlock top week’s entertainment options

Entertainment

Like stand-up comedy? Shows in Modesto, Turlock top week’s entertainment options

January 22, 2019 03:54 PM

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

January 23, 2019 02:15 PM

Country music’s Clay Walker first act slated for Stanislaus fair this summer

January 17, 2019 01:57 PM

Oscar nods honor ‘Roma,’ ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Black Panther’

January 22, 2019 03:31 PM

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Another shutdown, another grim test for Groveland

Opinion

Another shutdown, another grim test for Groveland

January 22, 2019 03:58 PM

Take a good look at the mountains – before they disappear behind a curtain of smog

January 22, 2019 10:00 AM

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 21, 2019 | What were Flora, Galgiani doing in Hawaii?

January 20, 2019 08:38 PM

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 20, 2019 |

January 20, 2019 08:35 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Gavin Newsom made these 10 promises on the campaign trail. Is he starting to keep them?

Democrat Gavin Newsom vowed while running for governor to tackle many of California’s biggest problems, from health care to homelessness to wildfires. We’re watching his efforts to keep his campaign promises.

Blogs & Columns

Former Kings executive pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

January 22, 2019 12:47 PM

She opened her heart to us and, now, we for her. Natalie Corona touched us all

January 18, 2019 06:03 PM

Critical UC Davis campus alert system failed during Corona shooting, officials say

January 16, 2019 01:31 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 21, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 21, 2019

January 23, 2019 09:23 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 07:07 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 01:24 PM

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Living

Living

The Plant Lady: Try using leaves to make more succulents, begonias and African violets

Some plants’ leaves can be used to propagate. In this lesser-known technique, when leaves are cut and/or buried, they grow a whole new plant. This works with begonias, African violets and succulents.

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SLO wine country on the move

Living

SLO wine country on the move

January 22, 2019 12:26 PM

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Hey, orchid fans — these cool-climate flowers come in almost every color

Living

Hey, orchid fans — these cool-climate flowers come in almost every color

January 21, 2019 11:17 AM

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