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New mayor: ‘Great things’ coming to Atwater. Old mayor: Finances in ‘horrific shape’

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New mayor: ‘Great things’ coming to Atwater. Old mayor: Finances in ‘horrific shape’

December 11, 2018 04:46 PM

Pelosi praised for taking Trump ‘to the woodshed’ in spat that lit up social media

California

Pelosi praised for taking Trump ‘to the woodshed’ in spat that lit up social media

December 11, 2018 12:59 PM

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

Education

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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Prep Notebook: ‘It’s a big deal for our community.’ State title game moved to Hilmar.

December 11, 2018 05:34 PM

Police seize more than 10 pounds of suspected meth in Atwater, officer say

December 11, 2018 03:32 PM

Student told Merced High gun part was found on campus. It wasn’t accurate, police say

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

Pursuit to end in ‘blood and bullets,’ Turlock man told police in Merced County chase

December 10, 2018 04:53 PM

This Merced man was convicted of killing three people in 2012. But he plans to appeal

December 10, 2018 04:35 PM

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Google CEO explains why ‘idiot’ search shows Trump photos

December 11, 2018 02:22 PM

Check out this celebrity-filled ‘California Love’ video to assist wildfire-affected communities

December 11, 2018 02:00 PM

Check out Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford’s $1.5 million Arizona home

December 11, 2018 12:55 PM

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Police seize more than 10 pounds of suspected meth in Atwater, officer say

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Police seize more than 10 pounds of suspected meth in Atwater, officer say

December 11, 2018 03:32 PM

Google CEO explains why ‘idiot’ search shows Trump photos

December 11, 2018 02:22 PM

‘Now they will be together again.’ Dennis Rocha, Laci Peterson’s father, dies

December 10, 2018 04:11 PM

What’s the word? Gallo’s Thunderbird wine is back and ready to rock and roll

December 10, 2018 11:58 AM

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Prep Notebook: ‘It’s a big deal for our community.’ State title game moved to Hilmar.

Sports

Prep Notebook: ‘It’s a big deal for our community.’ State title game moved to Hilmar.

December 11, 2018 05:34 PM

Prep Notebook: ‘It’s a big deal for our community.’ State title game moved to Hilmar.

December 11, 2018 05:34 PM

Harden scores 29 to lead Rockets past Blazers 111-103

December 11, 2018 08:46 PM

Ovi’s 21st hat trick helps Caps to 6-2 rout of Wings

December 11, 2018 08:50 PM

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

Education

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

December 11, 2018 03:57 PM

Student told Merced High gun part was found on campus. It wasn’t accurate, police say

December 10, 2018 09:02 AM

Merced, Los Banos students win Merced County junior high, elementary spelling bees

December 07, 2018 09:39 AM

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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Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula arrested in Fresno on misdemeanor child abuse charge

State News

Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula arrested in Fresno on misdemeanor child abuse charge

December 11, 2018 03:27 PM

Camp Fire death toll reaches 86 after man dies in hospital; 3 remain missing

December 11, 2018 05:40 PM

California Democrats fire top staff after chairman resigns for alleged sexual misconduct

December 11, 2018 04:54 PM

California moves to raise sales tax collections from out-of-state retailers

December 11, 2018 04:48 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Farm bill sails through Senate. Now it’s up to wavering House Republicans

The Senate easily passed a farm policy bill that makes few changes to the federal food assistance program. It now heads to the House, where some Republicans are still bristling over concessions in the final bill.

Blogs & Columns

Bay Area growth means new opportunities for San Joaquin Valley

December 09, 2018 05:42 AM

Putin wants to divide the West. Can Trump thwart his plan?

December 11, 2018 03:00 AM

‘Severe’ alcoholic James Bond needs help — and a less stressful workplace, paper says

December 10, 2018 10:34 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 02:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 01:58 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 26, 2018

November 26, 2018 02:32 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

With new board in place, CBS to decide Moonves’ exit pay

CBS' board has some daunting tasks ahead of it: deciding whether former CEO Les Moonves receives his $120 million severance package following a sexual misconduct investigation and charting a path for CBS to recover after the scandal.

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Shameik Moore slings webs as 1st biracial Spider-Man in film

Entertainment

Shameik Moore slings webs as 1st biracial Spider-Man in film

December 10, 2018 05:44 PM

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Shaquille O’Neal bringing Shaq’s Fun House to Super Bowl

Entertainment

Shaquille O’Neal bringing Shaq’s Fun House to Super Bowl

December 11, 2018 01:05 AM

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