California
See moment 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard saves boy from crashing waves
Updated July 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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National
Parents of Nolan Wells’ friends, and local officials, told to expect lawsuit
Updated July 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
National
‘Actual innocence is my truth.’ Bryan Kohberger wants to rescind his guilty plea
Updated July 27, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Central Valley
Nothing Bundt Cakes continues expansion in the Valley. How to get free cakes
Updated July 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM
National
A call for help: Redacted report leaves questions in Nolan Wells investigation
Updated July 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Helping Others
Final funding is in place for 45 low-cost apartments just off McHenry in Modesto
July 16, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Local
Part of Standiford in Modesto will close for placement of Virginia trail bridge
Updated July 17, 2026 at 12:17 AM
National
FBI examining digital evidence in Nolan Wells case. DA calls case a ‘priority’
July 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi pens short goodbye to Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinal
July 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
National
Lindsey Graham, 71, rose from small town South Carolina to President Trump’s ear
Updated July 13, 2026 at 7:17 AM
National
Nolan Wells’ family speaks publicly for first time since South MS teen’s death
Updated July 16, 2026 at 2:14 PM
FIFA World Cup
How red card became most controversial moment of Kansas City’s World Cup matches
July 12, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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