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Who killed Ethan Morse? Police don’t know yet. Atwater chief: ‘We can use everybody’s help’

March 18, 2019 04:17 PM

Kids turned over to CPS after DUI crash and domestic violence assault, Merced police say

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Kids turned over to CPS after DUI crash and domestic violence assault, Merced police say

March 18, 2019 04:50 PM

He was born and raised in Merced. Now he’s the fire chief, officials say

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He was born and raised in Merced. Now he’s the fire chief, officials say

March 18, 2019 03:09 PM

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Homicide of Ethan Morse enters its fourth day. Atwater chief talks about the case

March 18, 2019 04:03 PM

Climate change is hurting migrating waterbirds across the West. It could get worse

March 18, 2019 10:54 AM

Key railroad crossing in Merced is closing for repairs. Here’s what you need to know

March 18, 2019 12:25 PM

Atwater man damaged 2 cops cars during vehicle chase. Then police found this in his underwear.

March 18, 2019 11:25 AM

Suspected gang member arrested in Merced, police say

March 18, 2019 10:40 AM

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‘Super bloom’ crowds create ‘public safety crisis’ for California town

March 18, 2019 09:00 PM

Homicide of Ethan Morse enters its fourth day. Atwater chief talks about the case

March 18, 2019 04:03 PM

“Parks and Recreation” star Nick Offerman to visit Paso Robles

March 18, 2019 10:28 AM

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Suspected gang member arrested in Merced, police say

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Suspected gang member arrested in Merced, police say

March 18, 2019 10:40 AM

Man stabbed during attack in Merced County, police say

March 14, 2019 04:01 PM

Police ask public for help identifying suspects in Merced County armed robbery

March 14, 2019 02:39 PM

Merced County man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl, police say

March 14, 2019 01:49 PM

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ESPNU mistakenly showed Women’s bracket hours early and leaked UM seed and opponent

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ESPNU mistakenly showed Women’s bracket hours early and leaked UM seed and opponent

March 18, 2019 01:31 PM

First Four kicks off NCAA Tournament. Could it be Fran Dunphy’s final game as coach?

March 18, 2019 04:27 PM

Attention, fans: Here’s your chance to see Zion, NCAA teams in Columbia ... for free

March 18, 2019 12:07 PM

Northeastern’s Vasa Pusica to test KU in NCAA Tournament: ‘He’ll be a challenge’

March 18, 2019 03:15 PM

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Education

A Recipe for Change: Beth Mitchneck to Speak on Gender Equity in Higher Ed

March 07, 2019 11:08 PM

Will fewer college students report sexual assault after this California court ruling?

March 04, 2019 12:03 PM

He wore an Ariana Grande shirt to Pete Davidson’s Merced show. Things got kinda weird

February 28, 2019 02:47 PM

Education officials dismiss gun threat rumors at Los Banos school

March 01, 2019 11:17 AM

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State News

‘Super bloom’ crowds create ‘public safety crisis’ for California town

March 18, 2019 09:00 PM

Trump’s 9th Circuit court nominee doesn’t live in California. Some say that’s a problem

March 19, 2019 12:01 AM

To save Dreamers, some Latino Democrats say they’ll have to defeat Trump in 2020

March 19, 2019 12:01 AM

Legal claim puts city ‘on notice’ for civil rights suit over Stephon Clark protest arrests

March 18, 2019 05:01 PM

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State Controller Betty Yee

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California has a $9.3 billion ‘pot of gold’ in abandoned funds that might have your name on it

California is sitting on $9.3 billion of unclaimed property and forgotten funds scattered throughout the state. Nearly a million insurance companies, multinational corporations, banks, real estate agencies, utility businesses and hospitals are out of reporting compliance.

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Legal claim puts city ‘on notice’ for civil rights suit over Stephon Clark protest arrests

March 18, 2019 05:01 PM

49ers passed on trading for Odell Beckham after ‘numerous conversations’ with Giants

March 18, 2019 12:12 PM

DMV anticipates ‘summer surge,’ as millions still don’t have Real IDs

March 13, 2019 04:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 4, 2019

March 07, 2019 12:22 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 11, 2019

March 13, 2019 03:24 PM

Luke Perry

Luke Perry

February 28, 2019 10:27 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Justin Timberlake is a singing, dancing band leader extraordinaire on immersive tour stop

Justin Timberlake staged an immersive performance for fans March 13, 2019 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. The concert, which featured Francesco Yates as opening act, was rescheduled from November 2018.

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Modesto farmers market launches its 41st season

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Modesto farmers market launches its 41st season

March 14, 2019 03:54 PM

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R. Kelly sex tapes: from duffel bag to national circulation

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R. Kelly sex tapes: from duffel bag to national circulation

March 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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