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Yosemite will get its first permanent rock climbing exhibit. It’s a ‘long time coming’

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Yosemite will get its first permanent rock climbing exhibit. It’s a ‘long time coming’

May 24, 2019 09:43 AM

Fresno Diocese priest says he’s innocent of ‘slanderous’ sexual abuse allegations

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Fresno Diocese priest says he’s innocent of ‘slanderous’ sexual abuse allegations

May 24, 2019 11:55 AM

Merced man who died in fight involving sword identified

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Merced man who died in fight involving sword identified

May 24, 2019 01:21 PM

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Modesto woman dies after she collides with semi-truck on Highway 140 in Merced

May 25, 2019 04:36 PM

Camp Fire burned out their medical practice. Paradise doctors now start their comeback

May 24, 2019 03:30 AM

Teen pedestrian flown to hospital after being hit by truck in Snelling, CHP reports

May 24, 2019 06:06 PM

Nighttime closures scheduled for Highway 99 in Madera County, Caltrans says

May 24, 2019 05:39 PM

Oakdale’s Lexie Webb talks about winning section title

May 24, 2019 12:23 PM

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Doctors return to Paradise after the devastating Camp Fire

May 24, 2019 06:26 AM

10 tips for pedestrians to stay out of harm’s way in an automotive world

May 24, 2019 06:22 PM

Oakdale’s Lexie Webb talks about winning section title

May 24, 2019 12:23 PM

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Modesto woman dies after she collides with semi-truck on Highway 140 in Merced

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Modesto woman dies after she collides with semi-truck on Highway 140 in Merced

May 25, 2019 04:36 PM

Modesto woman dies after she collides with semi-truck on Highway 140 in Merced

May 25, 2019 04:36 PM

New plan would fight invasive Asian carp with air bubbles, electric shocks, noise

May 25, 2019 01:00 AM

Teen pedestrian flown to hospital after being hit by truck in Snelling, CHP reports

May 24, 2019 06:06 PM

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Former Merced star Bubba Nickles’ selfless play has been key for UCLA’s softball team

Sports

Former Merced star Bubba Nickles’ selfless play has been key for UCLA’s softball team

May 24, 2019 02:32 PM

Buhach Colony rallies late to defeat Oakdale. Thunder will play for section title

May 24, 2019 01:13 PM

‘I’m just glad we had this great season.’ Golden Valley’s title bid falls short.

May 24, 2019 12:25 PM

Golden Valley softball advances to section championship game with win over Vanden.

May 22, 2019 09:52 PM

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Hoover community remembers, pays tribute to Merced seventh-grader killed by train

Education

Hoover community remembers, pays tribute to Merced seventh-grader killed by train

May 22, 2019 06:37 PM

Hoover community remembers, pays tribute to Merced seventh-grader killed by train

May 22, 2019 06:37 PM

Student arrested for ‘threatening online photo’ against Los Banos High, police say

May 19, 2019 11:32 PM

UC Merced student honors migrant parents in viral photo

May 15, 2019 12:00 PM

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How do we solve California’s traffic problem? Come at it like a ‘four-layer cake’

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How do we solve California’s traffic problem? Come at it like a ‘four-layer cake’

May 19, 2019 07:01 AM

California can make traffic less of a nightmare. But can we agree on how?

May 19, 2019 07:01 AM

How do we solve California’s traffic problem? Come at it like a ‘four-layer cake’

May 19, 2019 07:01 AM

California can make traffic less of a nightmare. But can we agree on how?

May 19, 2019 07:01 AM

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California can make traffic less of a nightmare. But can we agree on how?

When it comes to California’s traffic congestion, Influencers are in two camps when it comes to how the state can confront the transportation crisis that threatens our economy, our environment and our quality of life.

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California has more veterans than any other state. Memorials aim to ensure all are honored

May 24, 2019 04:17 PM

‘No new taxes’ on middle-class Californians, say Democrats heading into talks with Newsom

May 24, 2019 11:12 AM

‘Be ambitious’: California Democrats see Gavin Newsom as a sign to move further left

May 23, 2019 06:54 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 01:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 01:26 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 11:47 AM

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The Latest: Bong Joon-ho’s satire “Parasite” wins Palme d’Or

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's social satire "Parasite," about a poor family of hustlers who find jobs with a wealthy family, has won the Cannes Film Festival's top award, the Palme d'Or.

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The Latest: It’s golf, sumo wrestling for Trump in Japan

Entertainment

The Latest: It’s golf, sumo wrestling for Trump in Japan

May 25, 2019 11:44 PM

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Yankees sweep Royals to run win streak to 7

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Yankees sweep Royals to run win streak to 7

May 25, 2019 10:29 PM

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