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Man killed in chemical spill in Merced County has been identified

June 17, 2019 06:27 PM

Fatal Merced County crash victim was wrong-way driver near Los Banos, CHP says

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Fatal Merced County crash victim was wrong-way driver near Los Banos, CHP says

June 17, 2019 02:56 PM

Merced County man escaped courthouse while chained, police say

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Merced County man escaped courthouse while chained, police say

June 17, 2019 02:08 PM

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Man drowns at Yosemite Lake trying to swim to shore, authorities say

June 16, 2019 08:16 PM

Watch: Scene of fatal Merced County multi-vehicle crash

June 17, 2019 05:10 PM

Body of man who drowned in Merced County forebay recovered, deputies say

June 17, 2019 03:27 PM

Alleged gang member arrested when officers find gun in Merced County home, police say

June 17, 2019 03:08 PM

Los Banos CA man escapes courthouse still in ‘belly chains’

June 17, 2019 02:15 PM

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Modesto Police Chief discusses fatal pursuit crash

June 17, 2019 06:29 PM

Watch: Scene of fatal Merced County multi-vehicle crash

June 17, 2019 05:10 PM

See rainbow flag fly on the California Capitol flagpole for the first time

June 17, 2019 02:46 PM

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UPDATE: Modesto man who died in Ninth Street crash identified

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UPDATE: Modesto man who died in Ninth Street crash identified

June 17, 2019 09:10 AM

Transgender, LGBTQ art exhibit in Merced. Believed to be largest such exhibit in state

June 13, 2019 01:42 PM

He’s Father of the Year in Merced. His daughter’s essay will melt your cold heart

June 12, 2019 03:22 PM

Large fire burns near downtown Merced. Cause remains under investigation

June 12, 2019 05:59 PM

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Platini arrested as part of 2022 World Cup investigation

Sports

Platini arrested as part of 2022 World Cup investigation

June 18, 2019 02:06 AM

Germany beats South Africa 4-0 to win World Cup group

June 17, 2019 01:11 PM

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

June 17, 2019 09:00 AM

Correction: Minnesota-Wrestlers Arrested story

June 17, 2019 08:40 AM

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He’s Father of the Year in Merced. His daughter’s essay will melt your cold heart

Education

He’s Father of the Year in Merced. His daughter’s essay will melt your cold heart

June 12, 2019 03:22 PM

A Merced school district tried to end its Punjabi classes. It didn’t go over very well

June 12, 2019 10:56 PM

Poverty, isolation drive students away from school in California’s rural districts

June 12, 2019 10:46 AM

Drones, augmented reality and robots. UC Merced offers fun at Merced County Fair

June 06, 2019 04:02 PM

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California budget deal helps keep marijuana growers in business

State News

California budget deal helps keep marijuana growers in business

June 14, 2019 05:07 PM

Vaccine skeptic files recall petition against California senator

June 14, 2019 12:04 PM

Overdose and suicide among top causes of death for new moms in California, study finds

June 14, 2019 03:31 PM

State budget gives health care to some undocumented immigrants. Arambula wants to go further

June 13, 2019 05:28 PM

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In Depth

‘For the right people there’s no better job.’ Atwater CHP officer retires after 30 years

California Highway Patrol officer retires after working 30 years. Officer worked in six different offices, including Modesto and Merced during his time in uniform.

Blogs & Columns

A month later, its city manager still missing, small-town McFarland tries to move on

June 17, 2019 01:59 PM

‘Lorax’ tree said to be Dr. Seuss’ muse topples in San Diego

June 17, 2019 12:04 PM

Raptors’ Ujiri could face charges for alleged post-NBA Finals shove of sheriff’s deputy

June 14, 2019 01:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 05:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 01:43 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 27, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 27, 2019

May 30, 2019 11:42 AM

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Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress, jeans queen, dies at 95

Heiress, designer and romantic Gloria Vanderbilt has died at age 95.

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Entertainment

Group signed up almost 1,400 new voters at Bonnaroo

June 18, 2019 01:56 AM

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Celebrities

New York plays Tampa Bay following Tanaka’s solid showing

June 18, 2019 12:21 AM

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