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As a gov’t shutdown looms, here’s a look at the border wall

National Politics

As a gov’t shutdown looms, here’s a look at the border wall

December 18, 2018 01:13 PM

‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies

Entertainment

‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies

December 18, 2018 02:33 PM

Judge delays Flynn sentencing, ‘not hiding disgust’ at crime

Nation & World

Judge delays Flynn sentencing, ‘not hiding disgust’ at crime

December 18, 2018 03:55 PM

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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

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

December 17, 2018 07:45 AM

Farm Bill could mean big bucks, legalization for hemp industry

December 17, 2018 06:00 AM

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Most popular baby names of 2018

December 18, 2018 09:17 AM

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

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

Local

‘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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He crashed stolen car into a manure pile. Police sniffed him out.

State News

He crashed stolen car into a manure pile. Police sniffed him out.

December 18, 2018 12:27 PM

State Department allows Yemeni mother to travel to U.S. to see her dying son, lawyer says

December 18, 2018 07:24 AM

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

December 17, 2018 08:01 PM

Just kidding! Delta IV rocket launch delayed for another day

December 18, 2018 12:33 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

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.

Blogs & Columns

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. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

December 18, 2018 02:42 PM

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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 01:58 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Some advertisers leave Carlson show after immigrant comments

Some advertisers say they are leaving host Tucker Carlson's show after he made several comments on immigrants, but the biggest advertisers are sticking with the show.

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Sandra Bullock’s Oscars host solution: Call on random actors

Entertainment

Sandra Bullock’s Oscars host solution: Call on random actors

December 18, 2018 09:48 AM

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Olivia Newton-John memoir coming out in US in 2019

Entertainment

Olivia Newton-John memoir coming out in US in 2019

December 18, 2018 09:06 AM

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