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Tired of seeing mattresses tossed into alleys or secluded roads? Merced has plans for that

March 19, 2019 03:20 PM

Suspects arrested in connection with Merced County shooting, police say

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Suspects arrested in connection with Merced County shooting, police say

March 19, 2019 12:23 PM

Man who played rock, paper, scissors for first rape of unconscious teen gets prison time

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Man who played rock, paper, scissors for first rape of unconscious teen gets prison time

March 19, 2019 03:38 PM

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UC hospitals, campuses statewide brace for third strike in 11 months Wednesday

March 19, 2019 06:59 PM

Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

March 19, 2019 02:54 PM

A glance at the new Merced fire chief and the department

March 19, 2019 01:46 PM

Merced County driver suffers minor injuries in rollover crash

March 19, 2019 11:32 AM

Merced County driver taken to hospital after rollover crash, authorities say

March 19, 2019 11:36 AM

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Walk in, fly over this $60 million coastal compound up for auction in Cambria

March 19, 2019 02:21 PM

A glance at the new Merced fire chief and the department

March 19, 2019 01:46 PM

Man caught stealing dog from front porch of home

March 19, 2019 12:27 PM

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Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

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Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

March 19, 2019 02:54 PM

Merced County driver taken to hospital after rollover crash, authorities say

March 19, 2019 11:36 AM

Suspected gang member arrested in Merced, police say

March 18, 2019 10:40 AM

Man stabbed during attack in Merced County, police say

March 14, 2019 04:01 PM

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The nation is about to learn what Wofford foes know: Fletcher Magee is a handful

Sports

The nation is about to learn what Wofford foes know: Fletcher Magee is a handful

March 20, 2019 04:44 AM

K-State forward Dean Wade doubtful to play for Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

March 19, 2019 05:21 PM

In Columbia for the NCAA tournament? Here are 5 cool things to do

March 19, 2019 12:49 PM

Northwest Mo. State beats Missouri Southern, now three wins shy of undefeated season

March 19, 2019 07:11 PM

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Education

A Recipe for Change: Beth Mitchneck to Speak on Gender Equity in Higher Ed

March 07, 2019 11:08 PM

Will fewer college students report sexual assault after this California court ruling?

March 04, 2019 12:03 PM

He wore an Ariana Grande shirt to Pete Davidson’s Merced show. Things got kinda weird

February 28, 2019 02:47 PM

Education officials dismiss gun threat rumors at Los Banos school

March 01, 2019 11:17 AM

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‘Flowers all over!’ See the gorgeous photos of California’s wildflower super bloom

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‘Flowers all over!’ See the gorgeous photos of California’s wildflower super bloom

March 19, 2019 04:18 PM

California businesses hold billions in forgotten funds – and they’re not telling the state

March 20, 2019 12:01 AM

Who the heck is Andrew Yang? Five things Californians need to know as he runs for president

March 20, 2019 12:01 AM

Search scaled back for little girl lost in Stanislaus River near Knights Ferry

March 19, 2019 05:07 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

California is growing so much marijuana it could crash the market

California farmers are growing more marijuana than the legal market can support. That’s the finding of a 2019 cannabis crop projection, which warns that supply will outstrip demand.

Blogs & Columns

Who the heck is Andrew Yang? Five things Californians need to know as he runs for president

March 20, 2019 12:01 AM

LeVelle Moton dazzles every March, so why is he still at NC Central?

March 19, 2019 12:35 PM

Legal claim puts city ‘on notice’ for civil rights suit over Stephon Clark protest arrests

March 18, 2019 05:01 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

March 07, 2019 12:22 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 03:24 PM

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Luke Perry

February 28, 2019 10:27 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Justin Timberlake is a singing, dancing band leader extraordinaire on immersive tour stop

Justin Timberlake staged an immersive performance for fans March 13, 2019 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. The concert, which featured Francesco Yates as opening act, was rescheduled from November 2018.

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Modesto farmers market launches its 41st season

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Modesto farmers market launches its 41st season

March 14, 2019 03:54 PM

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R. Kelly sex tapes: from duffel bag to national circulation

Entertainment

R. Kelly sex tapes: from duffel bag to national circulation

March 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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