CaliforniaDeadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in California. What to knowCases of the “emerging infectious disease” have been reported in 28 states so far.Updated August 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Modesto man indicted on federal gun charge. He faces up to 15 years in prisonAugust 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Fall fests about to hit Merced region, Mother Lode. One canceled after 14 yearsAugust 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
AI data center experts advise farmers, residents and officials to dig for water detailsAugust 29, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Health & FitnessModesto hospital uses the ‘Ion Robot’ to find lung tumors and catch the disease earlyUpdated March 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Latest NewsModesto hospital teams up with Valley Children’s to care for babies with serious needsOctober 30, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Latest NewsExperts warn that social media is harmful to young people. What Central Valley parents can doUpdated July 5, 2023 at 1:57 PM
CoronavirusDr. Christine McFadden: Coronavirus and your pet — what you need to knowUpdated April 26, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Health & FitnessReligious worship in the age of coronavirus: How centuries-old traditions are being upendedUpdated February 2, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Health & FitnessSenior Adults Are Not Excited About Going to See the DoctorUpdated December 23, 2022 at 11:11 AM
Health & FitnessSutter nurses stage 1-day strike over staffing, pandemic readiness at California hospitalsUpdated April 18, 2022 at 5:33 PM
CoronavirusAre you wearing your face mask properly? Many people aren’t, coronavirus experts sayUpdated December 29, 2020 at 8:02 PM
Health & FitnessFor nurses feeling the strain of the pandemic, virus resurgence is ‘paralyzing’Updated November 24, 2020 at 11:15 AM
CoronavirusWill Merced County reopen faster under new state guidelines? Here’s when answers could comeMay 18, 2020 at 5:46 PM
CoronavirusHow McClatchy journalists across the US are covering the coronavirus pandemicUpdated May 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM
LocalDid you see it? Fighter jets perform Merced flyover salute to healthcare, frontline workersUpdated May 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM
LocalMerced County reports fourth COVID-19-related death. Plan for reopening submitted to stateUpdated May 12, 2020 at 6:27 PM
CoronavirusMerced County cases rise to 173 since start of pandemic. More businesses look to reopenUpdated May 11, 2020 at 6:07 PM
LocalSome Merced County businesses are back, after being shuttered by coronavirus pandemicMay 9, 2020 at 5:00 AM
CoronavirusWill Merced County reopen before much of California? There’s a plan for that, officials sayUpdated May 8, 2020 at 7:42 PM
CoronavirusTotal coronavirus cases reported in Merced County pass 150, area counties see cases climbUpdated May 6, 2020 at 7:13 PM
