Election EndorsementsThe lieutenant governor is more than a backup. Here’s the best person for the job | OpinionElecting a lieutenant governor gives voters a chance to pick a second-in-command, along with an opportunity to add a member to influential boards and commissionsUpdated June 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Voting in Stanislaus County? Where to find polling places, ballot drop-off sitesNovember 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
13-month-old killed, father hurt at California Day of the Dead gathering, police sayNovember 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Man convicted of attempted murder in gang shooting. Two children were inside the Modesto homeUpdated November 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Why was Modesto school’s football season canceled? Many questions remainUpdated November 2, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Modesto hospital will expand again. Almost $190 million approved for new projectUpdated November 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Election EndorsementsRead The Bee’s endorsement in California’s 4th Senate District primary | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Election EndorsementsMcClatchy endorses the Republican in California’s state controller primary | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Election EndorsementsMcClatchy Media endorses a proven leader for California secretary of state | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM
EditorialsRead The Bee endorsement for the Board of Equalization’s District 1 | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Election EndorsementsRead McClatchy Media’s endorsement for California’s state superintendent | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Election EndorsementsThe Bee endorses a Republican for California’s 9th Assembly District. Who? | OpinionUpdated June 4, 2026 at 1:33 PM
OpinionRead McClatchy Media’s endorsement for California’s insurance commissioner | OpinionUpdated June 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Election EndorsementsWe’re endorsing an underdog for California governor. Why she should get your voteUpdated June 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Election EndorsementsIn the election for state treasurer, McClatchy endorses a Sacramento leader | OpinionUpdated May 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Election EndorsementsIn the California attorney general election, only one candidate is qualified | OpinionUpdated May 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Election EndorsementsShould local politicians control your rent? It’s Prop. 33’s question for California | OpinionUpdated December 30, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Election EndorsementsCalifornia’s Prop. 5 would lower local property tax approvals to 55%. Is that fair? | OpinionUpdated December 23, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Election EndorsementsCalifornia’s Prop. 4 tries to meet many resource needs. Is it worth $10 billion? | OpinionUpdated December 16, 2024 at 8:39 AM
EditorialsPressed for time but want to vote smart? Here’s The Bee’s endorsement roundup | OpinionOctober 27, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Election EndorsementsSacramento Bee election endorsements for all 10 California propositions on the ballot | OpinionUpdated October 21, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Election EndorsementsProp. 36 taps into California voter anger over crime. But is it a terrible idea? | Opinion Updated October 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Election EndorsementsTo win California’s 9th congressional seat, it’ll take more than partisan politics | OpinionUpdated October 16, 2024 at 4:10 PM
Election EndorsementsInflation has a massive lead over wages. Could California’s Prop 32 close the gap? | OpinionUpdated October 10, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Election EndorsementsOur endorsement: California voters could protect gay marriage rights with Prop. 3 | OpinionUpdated October 10, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Election EndorsementsThree Modesto school board incumbents seek reelection. Here are our endorsements | OpinionUpdated October 9, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Election EndorsementsThe Bee Editorial Board endorses this Republican leader for the California Assembly | OpinionOctober 8, 2024 at 3:03 PM
OpinionWe believe this Republican is the choice for California’s Ninth Assembly District | OpinionUpdated October 7, 2024 at 10:55 AM
Election EndorsementsFresno, Modesto voters face a replay election. Bee Editorial Boards offer their choice | OpinionUpdated October 7, 2024 at 9:46 AM