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Inspectors find a makeshift bed in a Modesto donut shop and cups in a bathroom
Updated June 2, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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A Modesto Bee series focused on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. This newsroom-wide project delivers fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Central Valley
This new Amazon facility will be Fresno’s 5th. How many jobs has company brought?
Updated May 31, 2026 at 7:45 AM
World
How strong is Cuba’s military? Large on paper, but Soviet-era weapons are aging
Updated May 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Noticias en Español
Los votantes de Avenal destituyen a cuatro concejales entre impugnaciones legales
May 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Central Valley
Porterville fire that killed two teens and their mother ruled accidental
May 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
California
Avenal voters recall four city councilmembers amid legal challenges
May 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Local
Health inspectors cite Modesto restaurant for child running around in kitchen
May 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Central Valley
Fresno college student arrested after struggle. Why wasn’t the campus alerted?
May 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
California
Some tips on saving money on fuel are out of gas. Here’s what to know
May 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Local
Stanislaus County health inspectors find dead pests and employees not washing hands
May 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Central Valley
Merced police still sharing license plate data in violation of CA law, after review
April 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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