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The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
‘Everyone misses and loves you, Roy.’ Ceres teen hurt in fall from pickup dies
The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
Modesto saw zero homicides in 2025, except man’s death in police shootout
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
Modesto library to hold Winter Fantasyland event at McHenry Museum. What to know
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:10 AM
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
‘An explosion’: Evidence mounts of U.S. strike inside Venezuela amid rising tensions
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
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January 3, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
Heavy snow, wind gusts forecast for Yosemite. What to know ahead of winter storm
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
More than $20,000 raised for family of Huron substitute teacher found dead
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
‘Everyone misses and loves you, Roy.’ Ceres teen hurt in fall from pickup dies
The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The 16-year-old had been on life support at an Oakland hospital.
New snowfall and high winds expected Saturday could create dangerous avalanche conditions in the central Sierra Nevada backcountry.
Avalanche risks welcome 2026 in the central Sierra Nevada. Here’s what to know
New snowfall and high winds expected Saturday could create dangerous avalanche conditions in the central Sierra Nevada backcountry.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:50 AM
New snowfall and high winds expected Saturday could create dangerous avalanche conditions in the central Sierra Nevada backcountry.
Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury is now taking applications for the fiscal year.
Want government accountability? Here’s how to join the Stanislaus Civil Grand Jury
Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury is now taking applications for the fiscal year.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury is now taking applications for the fiscal year.
The state cannabis tax funds the checkpoints, which look for drivers under the influence of various drugs or alcohol.
Stanislaus sheriff plans DUI checkpoint. Nine reasons to not drive impaired
The state cannabis tax funds the checkpoints, which look for drivers under the influence of various drugs or alcohol.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The state cannabis tax funds the checkpoints, which look for drivers under the influence of various drugs or alcohol.
The appellate ruling on Friday leaned heavily on a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision on a New York state gun law.
California ban on open-carry firearms is unconstitutional, appeals panel rules
The appellate ruling on Friday leaned heavily on a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision on a New York state gun law.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The appellate ruling on Friday leaned heavily on a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision on a New York state gun law.
Here’s where you can find them.
Making Amazon returns in Stanislaus County just got easier with new store kiosks
Here’s where you can find them.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Here’s where you can find them.
The state may now need legislative or voter approval to issue bonds for the controversial tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Appeals court shoots down California water managers’ plan to finance Delta tunnel
The state may now need legislative or voter approval to issue bonds for the controversial tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:40 AM
The state may now need legislative or voter approval to issue bonds for the controversial tunnel under the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
California experienced the most, by number, lay-offs in the nation with the second-highest going to Washington.
What was the California job market like in 2025? Unemployment, salary, layoffs
California experienced the most, by number, lay-offs in the nation with the second-highest going to Washington.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
California experienced the most, by number, lay-offs in the nation with the second-highest going to Washington.
The pastor was caught taking pictures of women’s backsides at Trader Joe’s during the pandemic.
SLO pastor resigns after inappropriately photographing young women in 2020
The pastor was caught taking pictures of women’s backsides at Trader Joe’s during the pandemic.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The pastor was caught taking pictures of women’s backsides at Trader Joe’s during the pandemic.
Casino officials called the win “a great way to close out an exciting year.”
Gambler scores New Year’s Eve jackpot on $2 slot machine, California casino says
Casino officials called the win “a great way to close out an exciting year.”
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January 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Casino officials called the win “a great way to close out an exciting year.”
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
Modesto saw zero homicides in 2025, except man’s death in police shootout
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Here’s what officials say contributed to the decline.
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
Modesto library to hold Winter Fantasyland event at McHenry Museum. What to know
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
According to organizers, young people who have read the 7-book Harry Potter series are seeking out other stories in the fantasy genre.
"The difference between a politician and a statesman," said James Freeman Clarke, a 19th century Ame...
Commentary: Nancy Pelosi has distinguished herself as a history-making stateswoman
"The difference between a politician and a statesman," said James Freeman Clarke, a 19th century Ame...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:40 PM
"The difference between a politician and a statesman," said James Freeman Clarke, a 19th century Ame...
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
‘An explosion’: Evidence mounts of U.S. strike inside Venezuela amid rising tensions
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Reports suggest a U.S. strike may have hit Venezuela’s coast, marking a possible escalation in Washington’s campaign against drug trafficking networks.
Explore interventions aimed at achieving safer roadways across California in 2025.
Interventions aim for safer roadways in California
Explore interventions aimed at achieving safer roadways across California in 2025.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Explore interventions aimed at achieving safer roadways across California in 2025.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
Heavy snow, wind gusts forecast for Yosemite. What to know ahead of winter storm
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts of Central California.
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
More than $20,000 raised for family of Huron substitute teacher found dead
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
bit.ly
January 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Family plans to honor and repatriate the Huron substitute teacher to his birthplace in Jalisco as supporters continue donating through GoFundMe to cover costs.
Single-event tickets will start at $28, Olympic Games organizers said.
Want to go to LA Olympics in 2028? Here’s how Californians can score tickets
Single-event tickets will start at $28, Olympic Games organizers said.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Single-event tickets will start at $28, Olympic Games organizers said.
“When markets remain open, California’s farmers benefit from efficiency and scale while consumers abroad enjoy access to high-quality food.”
Trump administration’s trade moves threaten California prosperity | Opinion
“When markets remain open, California’s farmers benefit from efficiency and scale while consumers abroad enjoy access to high-quality food.”
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January 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
“When markets remain open, California’s farmers benefit from efficiency and scale while consumers abroad enjoy access to high-quality food.”