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Atwater police release some new details about the man who killed Ethan Morse

March 25, 2019 11:33 AM

Mueller report reprieve becomes Trump’s re-election weapon

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Mueller report reprieve becomes Trump’s re-election weapon

March 25, 2019 12:27 PM

Summary of Mueller report partially vindicates Devin Nunes

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Summary of Mueller report partially vindicates Devin Nunes

March 24, 2019 01:57 PM

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Police seeking help in the Atwater killing of Ethan Morse

March 25, 2019 10:53 AM

Los Banos school helps prevent bullying with challenge, raises money for charity.

March 24, 2019 08:53 AM

New police chief says he’s been successful. Wants that success in Atwater

March 22, 2019 03:35 PM

He’s had successful 30 years as a cop, he says. Can the new chief fix Atwater?

March 22, 2019 03:33 PM

Merced man arrested day after carjacking, brief chase ends in crash, police say

March 22, 2019 11:20 AM

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai tours region to promote broadband access to farms and rural homes

March 25, 2019 01:55 PM

Step inside the home once owned by George Lucas, listed at $4.48 million

March 25, 2019 01:40 PM

Police seeking help in the Atwater killing of Ethan Morse

March 25, 2019 10:53 AM

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Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

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Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

March 19, 2019 02:54 PM

Merced County driver taken to hospital after rollover crash, authorities say

March 19, 2019 11:36 AM

Suspected gang member arrested in Merced, police say

March 18, 2019 10:40 AM

Road construction underway at Henry Miller Ave. near Los Banos.

March 19, 2019 02:54 PM

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Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer will miss Gonzaga game after father’s death

Sports

Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer will miss Gonzaga game after father’s death

March 25, 2019 04:36 PM

Attorney who tweeted about potential Nike basketball scandal charged with extortion

March 25, 2019 10:49 AM

A rough start to NCAA Tournament for Big 12. Here’s why

March 25, 2019 02:39 PM

Wofford made history in 2019. Why the Terriers have a chance for more next year

March 25, 2019 02:30 PM

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Financial aid still comes with crippling debt for some UC students, study finds

Education

Financial aid still comes with crippling debt for some UC students, study finds

March 22, 2019 12:01 AM

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

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Firefighters grab dogs from burning California building, then do CPR, video shows

State News

Firefighters grab dogs from burning California building, then do CPR, video shows

March 25, 2019 05:09 PM

Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike

March 25, 2019 04:32 PM

The Latest: Avenatti ordered released on $300K bond

March 25, 2019 04:21 PM

Proposed CA state bill aims to protect special needs students after El Dorado Hills death

March 25, 2019 04:16 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

There’s another push to keep bars open until 4 a.m. Here’s why this one could work.

State Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill to push bar closing times until 4 a.m. passed out of the Senate Governmental Organization Committee by a 10-4 vote last week and could soon be up for a Senate vote.

Blogs & Columns

Coach K has big praise for Columbia, Colonial Life Arena and this ‘classy’ SC group

March 24, 2019 06:23 PM

‘Endless remorse’: Man gets 8 years in fatal beating of 85-year-old who parked too close

March 22, 2019 04:55 PM

History is hard: Gardner-Webb awakens from ‘dream’ after halftime, falls short of upset

March 22, 2019 05:17 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 10:29 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

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FILE - In this July 27, 2018 file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti replies to questions by reporters during a news conference in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles. U.S. prosecutors announced Monday, March 25, 2019, they have charged Avenatti with extortion and bank and wire fraud. A spokesman for the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles said Avenatti was arrested Monday in New York.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike

Michael Avenatti, the attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels, has been arrested on charges that he tried to embezzle millions of dollars from Nike and embezzled a client's money to pay his own expenses.

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Apple belatedly jumps into the streaming TV business

Entertainment

Apple belatedly jumps into the streaming TV business

March 25, 2019 04:29 PM

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The Latest: Avenatti ordered released on $300K bond

Celebrities

The Latest: Avenatti ordered released on $300K bond

March 25, 2019 04:21 PM

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