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In letters last week, the FBI informed recipients that their communications had been intercepted.
FBI sent letters to CA lobbyists as part of corruption probe involving ex-Newsom chief of staff
In letters last week, the FBI informed recipients that their communications had been intercepted.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In letters last week, the FBI informed recipients that their communications had been intercepted.
“There is a difference between guilt by association and the guilt that should attach to those who joined him in his despicable activities.”
Publicizing Epstein names: True justice versus McCarthy-era witch-hunt? | Opinion
“There is a difference between guilt by association and the guilt that should attach to those who joined him in his despicable activities.”
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November 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“There is a difference between guilt by association and the guilt that should attach to those who joined him in his despicable activities.”
Most rinks start up before Thanksgiving and run at least to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January.
Skating rinks will open in Modesto and nearby towns. Oakdale to have first ever
Most rinks start up before Thanksgiving and run at least to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Most rinks start up before Thanksgiving and run at least to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in January.
Here’s where the winning lottery ticket was sold.
Powerball player misses $570 million jackpot in Northern California — but wins big
Here’s where the winning lottery ticket was sold.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Here’s where the winning lottery ticket was sold.
Ho was elected in 2022 after leading the prosecution against the Golden State Killer. His family came to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam.
Sacramento DA Thien Ho announces bid for open 6th Congressional seat
Ho was elected in 2022 after leading the prosecution against the Golden State Killer. His family came to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ho was elected in 2022 after leading the prosecution against the Golden State Killer. His family came to the U.S. as refugees from Vietnam.
Applicants who didn’t meet the Oct. 20 USCIS filing deadline must take a tougher naturalization exam.
Central Valley immigrants rushed to apply for citizenship to avoid new civics test
Applicants who didn’t meet the Oct. 20 USCIS filing deadline must take a tougher naturalization exam.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Applicants who didn’t meet the Oct. 20 USCIS filing deadline must take a tougher naturalization exam.
Californians should consider several factors when determining how fast to drive, state officials say.
Can I break the speed limit to keep up with traffic in California? What CHP says
Californians should consider several factors when determining how fast to drive, state officials say.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Californians should consider several factors when determining how fast to drive, state officials say.
“Uber wants to lock poor, injured plaintiffs out of the courthouse — and it’s asking California voters to help.”
Uber’s fight to lock poor plaintiffs out of the courthouse | Opinion
“Uber wants to lock poor, injured plaintiffs out of the courthouse — and it’s asking California voters to help.”
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November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
“Uber wants to lock poor, injured plaintiffs out of the courthouse — and it’s asking California voters to help.”
The top five nominees will be announced Friday, when final voting will begin.
Which shop has the best coffee in Stanislaus County? Nominate your favorite
The top five nominees will be announced Friday, when final voting will begin.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The top five nominees will be announced Friday, when final voting will begin.
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
CalPERS isn’t divesting from fossil fuels, but climate activists keep pushing
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
Stanislaus County also could take action to abate unpermitted truck and trailer parking at seven sites near Turlock, Ceres, Denair, Riverbank, Modesto and Patterson.
Stanislaus could OK truck parking restrictions, take action against illegal sites
Stanislaus County also could take action to abate unpermitted truck and trailer parking at seven sites near Turlock, Ceres, Denair, Riverbank, Modesto and Patterson.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Stanislaus County also could take action to abate unpermitted truck and trailer parking at seven sites near Turlock, Ceres, Denair, Riverbank, Modesto and Patterson.
Arrests took place at big-box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities.
Border Patrol arrests over 130 in 2 days in Charlotte, Homeland Security says
Arrests took place at big-box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Arrests took place at big-box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities.
Great government houses are never still. They grow, age and change with their nations, each alterati...
Commentary | The East Wing's demolition is a lasting scar of Trump's America
Great government houses are never still. They grow, age and change with their nations, each alterati...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Great government houses are never still. They grow, age and change with their nations, each alterati...
The incident is still under investigation.
Overdoses reported at Stanislaus County jail. Half dozen sent to hospital
The incident is still under investigation.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The incident is still under investigation.
The 25-year-old forward is ramping up for his season debut after being sidelined by a thumb injury.
When will Kings’ Keegan Murray return from injury? Here’s what we know
The 25-year-old forward is ramping up for his season debut after being sidelined by a thumb injury.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The 25-year-old forward is ramping up for his season debut after being sidelined by a thumb injury.
Prosecutors reinstated a charge tied to the late Autumn Rose in the case against former Modesto teacher James Hooker.
Lewd-act charge against James Hooker reinstated by Stanislaus district attorney
Prosecutors reinstated a charge tied to the late Autumn Rose in the case against former Modesto teacher James Hooker.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Prosecutors reinstated a charge tied to the late Autumn Rose in the case against former Modesto teacher James Hooker.
A player in Georgia won the nearly $1 billion jackpot.
Mega Millions $980 million jackpot hit. How much did California players win?
A player in Georgia won the nearly $1 billion jackpot.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
A player in Georgia won the nearly $1 billion jackpot.
Here’s how recent rains compare to the Modesto region’s “wettest rainfall season.”
Storm sweeps Modesto. See how much rain we got and what’s next in the forecast
Here’s how recent rains compare to the Modesto region’s “wettest rainfall season.”
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November 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Here’s how recent rains compare to the Modesto region’s “wettest rainfall season.”
In wins and losses, Stanislaus District football players had standout performances. Here is who stuffed the stat sheet in the CIF-SJS quarterfinals.
Bee’s Best: These stat stuffers starred in Sac-Joaquin Section quarterfinals
In wins and losses, Stanislaus District football players had standout performances. Here is who stuffed the stat sheet in the CIF-SJS quarterfinals.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
In wins and losses, Stanislaus District football players had standout performances. Here is who stuffed the stat sheet in the CIF-SJS quarterfinals.
As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
Newsom touts climate leadership while blocking data center impacts bill
As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $570 million.
Powerball players win big in Northern California. Here’s where tickets were sold
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $570 million.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $570 million.
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
CalPERS isn’t divesting from fossil fuels, but climate activists keep pushing
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
CalPERS maintains that divestment increases investment risk, and has instead pledged $100 billion in sustainable investments.
Though the stormwater systems help recharge groundwater, they are easily clogged often require maintenance.
Modesto has 9,000-plus rock wells. What they are, how they contribute to flooding
Though the stormwater systems help recharge groundwater, they are easily clogged often require maintenance.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Though the stormwater systems help recharge groundwater, they are easily clogged often require maintenance.
The 7-year-old was pulled into the ocean by a 15- to 20-foot wave, authorities said.
Body of girl swept out to sea in Big Sur is found after 3-day search
The 7-year-old was pulled into the ocean by a 15- to 20-foot wave, authorities said.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The 7-year-old was pulled into the ocean by a 15- to 20-foot wave, authorities said.
Rankings show the quality of life is better in California than almost every other state.
California is the nation’s most unaffordable state, GOP says. Is that correct?
Rankings show the quality of life is better in California than almost every other state.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Rankings show the quality of life is better in California than almost every other state.