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A 32-year-old Merced man found guilty of second-degree murder has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison, according to the Merced County District Attorney’s Office. Victor Santos Garcia, … Click to Continue »

A Merced High School student has been diagnosed with tuberculosis, Merced County Health Department officials confirmed Thursday. The risk for other students to contract the disease is "very low," according … Click to Continue »

Modesto City Schools again refused to enroll two Afghan girls at Davis High School, a decision that could lead to legal action by a group representing the students. California Rural … Click to Continue »

Like their high school peers across the country who are raising their voices against gun violence, the two principal organizers of the Modesto March For Our Lives on Saturday were … Click to Continue »

The sales haven't started yet at Modesto's Toys R Us, but shoppers already are leaving with full carts. Last week Toys R Us, which also owns Babies R Us, announced … Click to Continue »

MODESTO What: Fair Food Friday When: Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Stanislaus Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15 Info: The Veterans Foundation of Stanislaus County invites veterans, their … Click to Continue »

A wet and warm storm system moving across California was causing a lot of problems in the foothills Thursday. The Sonora-area California Highway Patrol and other emergency responders were busy … Click to Continue »

Jeremy Renner first became the film industry's "it" guy with his breakthrough role in "The Hurt Locker," the 2010 Oscars' best-picture winner. Now, thanks to the first trailer for this … Click to Continue »

An online shooting threat at Oakdale High School turned out to be unfounded, police said Wednesday. The threat was reported to have come via Instagram at 10:13 p.m. Tuesday. "Police … Click to Continue »

Like lots of people, I enjoy a good cup of coffee in the morning and I’ll sometimes settle down with a nice glass of wine at night. But what if … Click to Continue »