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Suspected drunken driver struck a vehicle, then crashed into a house, police say

Crime

Suspected drunken driver struck a vehicle, then crashed into a house, police say

A 66-year-old man believed to have been drinking allegedly crashed a truck into a Los Banos home after fleeing another collision he was involved in, according to Los Banos police. The man who was arrested is from Salinas.

November 13, 2018 11:31 AM

California’s new governor says this UC Merced ‘dreamer’ should be protected

UC Merced

California’s new governor says this UC Merced ‘dreamer’ should be protected

November 13, 2018 07:50 AM

With 42 confirmed dead, Camp Fire is deadliest in California history. Four identified, hundreds still missing

National

With 42 confirmed dead, Camp Fire is deadliest in California history. Four identified, hundreds still missing

November 12, 2018 07:39 AM

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California Gov.-elect name checks UC Merced student in victory speech

November 12, 2018 01:49 PM

Merced School District Earns Top Award. Find Out Why Here

November 13, 2018 10:39 AM

Truck rams into Merced County house in suspected DUI crash, police say

November 12, 2018 08:16 PM

Why this Stone Ridge Christian volleyball player values every moment on the court.

November 12, 2018 04:00 PM

California wildfires start in the woods. Why do cities keep burning?

November 10, 2018 01:56 PM

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Drone flyover shows Camp Fire destruction in Paradise

November 13, 2018 11:40 AM

California Gov.-elect name checks UC Merced student in victory speech

November 12, 2018 01:49 PM

Camp Fire community meeting at the State Theater in Oroville

November 13, 2018 08:34 AM

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What the National Weather Service says is trapping fire smoke in the Central Valley

Local

What the National Weather Service says is trapping fire smoke in the Central Valley

November 12, 2018 07:30 PM

Truck rams into Merced County house in suspected DUI crash, police say

November 12, 2018 08:16 PM

Former police captain shot and killed by officer in northeast Fresno

November 12, 2018 12:28 PM

Sheriff’s deputies investigating reports of people impersonating peace officers

November 10, 2018 11:55 AM

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Sports

Roundup: Merced College tops 400 yards rushing in rout of Gavilan in season finale

November 11, 2018 09:21 AM

Stone Ridge Christian, Hilmar volleyball advance to NorCal championship matches.

November 10, 2018 08:55 PM

Why this Stone Ridge Christian volleyball player values every moment on the court.

November 12, 2018 04:00 PM

Roundup: Hilmar routs Amador to set up another showdown with Escalon.

November 10, 2018 12:45 AM

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Merced School District Earns Top Award. Find Out Why Here

Education

Merced School District Earns Top Award. Find Out Why Here

November 13, 2018 10:39 AM

Merced School District Earns Top Award. Find Out Why Here

November 13, 2018 10:39 AM

California’s new governor says this UC Merced ‘dreamer’ should be protected

November 13, 2018 07:50 AM

UC Merced Welcomes Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Receive Spendlove Award

November 03, 2018 01:31 AM

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Drone flyover shows Camp Fire destruction in Paradise

State News

Drone flyover shows Camp Fire destruction in Paradise

November 13, 2018 11:40 AM

Woolsey fire flares to life as evacuations lift in some communities

November 13, 2018 12:11 PM

Camp Fire named deadliest wildfire in California history. What are the others?

November 13, 2018 08:17 AM

Camp Fire community meeting at the State Theater in Oroville

November 13, 2018 08:34 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Threat of Camp Fire lessens as death toll rises: 42 dead with more victims expected

The Camp Fire in Northern California is now the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history. It has killed at least 42 people and destroyed more than 7,600 structures as of Cal Fire’s incident report 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Blogs & Columns

What the midterm elections tell us about the 2020 presidential campaign

November 13, 2018 03:00 AM

Brown leaves some unappetizing leftovers on Newsom’s plate

November 12, 2018 03:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 05:39 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 05:39 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 29 2018

October 30, 2018 03:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 22 2018

October 23, 2018 11:21 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

A universe of flawed heroes: Stan Lee was ahead of his time

A universe of flawed heroes: Stan Lee was ahead of his time.

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Metallica, ex-bandmates to pay concert tribute to Cornell

Entertainment

Metallica, ex-bandmates to pay concert tribute to Cornell

November 13, 2018 10:07 AM

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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl serves BBQ to wildfire firefighters

Entertainment

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl serves BBQ to wildfire firefighters

November 13, 2018 07:29 AM

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