California
Merced man was killed 40 years ago this week. His family still seeks answers
Updated June 24, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Education
Many school zones in Modesto could get 15 mph limits. How to comment to council
Updated June 23, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Sports
Messi may own the world, and the World Cup, but he doesn’t own the United States
Updated June 25, 2026 at 9:38 AM
FIFA World Cup
England player exploring KC learned it’s a bad idea to wear the wrong NFL jersey
Updated June 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Entertainment
NASCAR driver spots Patrick Mahomes at Travis Kelce’s bachelor party — during race
Updated June 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Local
Modesto Amtrak station plans open house. We’re talking free tacos, low-cost travel
Updated June 22, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Central Valley
Merced City Council approves ordinance on repeat housing code violators
June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Local
Drivers can use most of upgraded 99/120 junction. Key piece for Stanislaus waits
Updated June 19, 2026 at 9:44 AM
FIFA World Cup
Where does Messi’s World Cup hat trick rank among Arrowhead’s greatest moments?
June 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Local
State park on San Joaquin River adds floodplain. Public can offer recreation ideas
June 17, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Sports
How KC’s World Cup debut was both exhilaratingly Messi and exasperatingly messy
Updated June 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Entertainment
Taylor Swift pays homage to her music idol Stevie Nicks at Knicks-Spurs game in NY
Updated June 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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