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Merced housing prices are growing the fastest in the Valley, report says. Here’s why

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Merced housing prices are growing the fastest in the Valley, report says. Here’s why

December 17, 2018 07:45 AM

‘It’s a story I can tell my kids.’ State title comes with redemption for Hilmar.

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‘It’s a story I can tell my kids.’ State title comes with redemption for Hilmar.

December 15, 2018 11:10 PM

If California’s economy favors the educated, why do the poor earn fewer degrees?

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If California’s economy favors the educated, why do the poor earn fewer degrees?

December 16, 2018 03:00 AM

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Caltrans completes $4.7 million project in Merced County

December 17, 2018 06:02 PM

Buhach Colony’s Thomas signs with Dordt College

December 17, 2018 02:18 PM

‘He’s a good old football guy.’ Buhach Colony standout all in on college choice.

December 17, 2018 02:19 PM

Farm Bill could mean big bucks, legalization for hemp industry

December 17, 2018 06:00 AM

Hilmar wins state championship

December 15, 2018 11:09 PM

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Buhach Colony’s Thomas signs with Dordt College

December 17, 2018 02:18 PM

Watch canine team search for urns in fire-ravaged town of Paradise

December 17, 2018 02:16 PM

Hilmar wins state championship

December 15, 2018 11:09 PM

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‘It’s a story I can tell my kids.’ State title comes with redemption for Hilmar.

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‘It’s a story I can tell my kids.’ State title comes with redemption for Hilmar.

December 15, 2018 11:10 PM

Merced Sun-Star, McClatchy news sites partner with ProPublica to examine local jails

December 12, 2018 08:00 AM

Arrest of Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula prompts call for his resignation

December 11, 2018 03:27 PM

California Democrats fire top staff after chairman resigns for alleged sexual misconduct

December 11, 2018 04:54 PM

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‘He’s a good old football guy.’ Buhach Colony standout all in on college choice.

Sports

‘He’s a good old football guy.’ Buhach Colony standout all in on college choice.

December 17, 2018 02:19 PM

Roundup: Winton leads Livingston girls past El Capitan in tournament title game.

December 16, 2018 09:43 AM

‘He’s a good old football guy.’ Buhach Colony standout all in on college choice.

December 17, 2018 02:19 PM

Roundup: Winton leads Livingston girls past El Capitan in tournament title game.

December 16, 2018 09:43 AM

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Merced elementary teachers signed a new union contract. Here’s how much they’ll make

Education

Merced elementary teachers signed a new union contract. Here’s how much they’ll make

December 11, 2018 03:57 PM

Student told Merced High gun part was found on campus. It wasn’t accurate, police say

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

Merced elementary teachers signed a new union contract. Here’s how much they’ll make

December 11, 2018 03:57 PM

Student told Merced High gun part was found on campus. It wasn’t accurate, police say

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

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‘I lost my son all over again.’ Murder victim’s mom worries shooter will be set free

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‘I lost my son all over again.’ Murder victim’s mom worries shooter will be set free

December 17, 2018 09:08 PM

Jerry Brown wanted to save the planet and the California budget. How did he do?

December 18, 2018 12:01 AM

8-year-old girl killed by train near downtown Fresno

December 17, 2018 08:01 PM

It’s a go! Delta IV rocket ready to launch from Vandenberg on Tuesday

December 17, 2018 07:31 PM

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If California’s economy favors the educated, why do the poor earn fewer degrees?

Having a college degree in California is valuable, but few poor residents are finishing college or university. There is a $44,000 earning difference between people with degrees versus a high school diploma, researchers say.

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Alleged killer of Natomas librarian had history of threats toward librarians

December 17, 2018 04:43 PM

California DMV director steps down as agency struggles with Real ID, Motor Voter

December 17, 2018 10:26 AM

Sun, stampedes and the Secret Service: What happens when a president visits California

December 14, 2018 12:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 02:41 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 01:58 PM

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Entertainment

Actor Geoffrey Rush accused of sexual misconduct

"Orange Is the New Black" actress Yael Stone alleges actor Geoffrey Rush engaged in sexually inappropriate behavior when they starred in "The Diary of a Madman" in 2010.

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Police visit ‘Saturday Night Live’ star after Instagram post

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Police visit ‘Saturday Night Live’ star after Instagram post

December 15, 2018 09:56 PM

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Jeff Bridges to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Globes

Entertainment

Jeff Bridges to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at Globes

December 17, 2018 06:20 PM

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