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Detectives conducting search near Merced for suspect in death of Newman corporal

December 27, 2018 12:09 PM

From plastic straws to pet CPR: How new California laws could change your life in 2019

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From plastic straws to pet CPR: How new California laws could change your life in 2019

December 26, 2018 12:01 AM

First freezing lows coming for Merced County this season. Here are some tips

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First freezing lows coming for Merced County this season. Here are some tips

December 26, 2018 02:16 PM

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Los Banos tattoo artist arrested after officers hear shot fired in home, police say

December 26, 2018 12:44 PM

Merced 7-Eleven store robbed at gunpoint on Christmas, police say

December 26, 2018 11:59 AM

Here’s how Merced girl’s friendship with homeless man turned into community drive

December 24, 2018 04:10 PM

Tragic death of homeless friend inspires Merced family’s Christmas giving

December 24, 2018 03:45 PM

Atwater student overcame abuse, loneliness, and depression. How she found her calling

December 25, 2018 07:45 AM

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Homicide suspect’s truck found in trailer park northeast of Newman

December 26, 2018 07:19 PM

Radio traffic reveals initial kidnapping concerns for Newman officer

December 27, 2018 03:29 PM

Suspected mountain lion spotted near Twain Harte

December 27, 2018 12:36 PM

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Three killed after wrong-way driver causes crash on Highway 99 in Modesto

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Three killed after wrong-way driver causes crash on Highway 99 in Modesto

December 23, 2018 09:22 AM

Detectives conducting search near Merced for suspect in death of Newman corporal

December 27, 2018 12:09 PM

Memorial fund established for slain Newman police corporal

December 27, 2018 07:28 AM

Southeast Modesto house fire sends three to hospital

December 26, 2018 04:41 PM

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Sports

Fernandez lights up Bellevue with a 721

December 27, 2018 03:05 AM

Jets’ Darnold wraps up rookie year by facing Rodgers, Brady

December 27, 2018 05:05 PM

The Latest: NCAA confirms suspension for Clemson DT Lawrence

December 27, 2018 05:04 PM

Steelers second-year WR Smith-Schuster voted team MVP

December 27, 2018 05:02 PM

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California teachers can pin students face down. Does the danger outweigh the benefit?

Education

California teachers can pin students face down. Does the danger outweigh the benefit?

December 23, 2018 02:00 AM

California teachers can pin students face down. Does the danger outweigh the benefit?

December 23, 2018 02:00 AM

Mobile STEM Lab one of many meaningful projects at Innovate to Grow

December 21, 2018 12:34 PM

Merced elementary teachers signed a new union contract. Here’s how much they’ll make

December 11, 2018 03:57 PM

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Homicide suspect’s truck found in trailer park northeast of Newman

State News

Homicide suspect’s truck found in trailer park northeast of Newman

December 26, 2018 07:19 PM

Radio traffic reveals initial kidnapping concerns for Newman officer

December 27, 2018 03:29 PM

Fresno man arrested for trying to use fake bills at Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne County

December 27, 2018 04:56 PM

Detectives conducting search near Merced for suspect in death of Newman corporal

December 27, 2018 12:09 PM

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In Depth

California Republicans fear even bigger trouble ahead for their wounded party

California Republican Party Chair Jim Brulte is sounding a warning on the GOP needing to appeal more to Asian and Latino Americans. California House Republicans don’t know how to do that.

Blogs & Columns

DMV delay may have kept hundreds of Californians from voting

December 14, 2018 03:01 PM

California DMV director steps down as agency struggles with Real ID, Motor Voter

December 17, 2018 10:26 AM

Alleged killer of Natomas librarian had history of threats toward librarians

December 17, 2018 04:43 PM

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December 27, 2018 04:55 PM

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December 18, 2018 02:42 PM

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December 11, 2018 02:41 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Billie Lourd sings for her ‘Momby,’ Carrie Fisher, on second anniversary of her death

Actress Billie Lourd marked the second anniversary of her mom, Carrie Fisher’s, death by singing a favorite song of the “Star Wars” actress. Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, died the day after she did in 2016.

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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth reportedly got married

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth reportedly got married

December 26, 2018 06:19 PM

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Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify

Entertainment

Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic sets new record on Spotify

December 26, 2018 11:17 AM

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