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Mention 420 in a crowd and you'll probably get one of two reactions: a bemused stare or a grinning nod. The term, known to marijuana enthusiasts as a reference to … Click to Continue »

The state has issued a $71,000 fine against Memorial Medical Center after a serious medication error resulted in a patient's death at the Modesto hospital. The California Department of Public … Click to Continue »

A Merced County defense attorney who is a former Los Banos school board trustee was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of spouse abuse, according to officials and jail records. Dominic Falasco, … Click to Continue »

Yes, you can eat dog or cat for lunch in most states. Or dinner. Or anytime. Unless Congress acts on a new plan that would subject anyone who kills those … Click to Continue »

Officers arrested a Turlock man after finding illegal firearms and drugs at his home and at a motel room he was using, police said Wednesday. Albert Michael Glancy, 34, was … Click to Continue »

Yes, you can eat dog or cat for lunch in most states. Or dinner. Or anytime. Unless Congress acts on a new plan that would subject anyone who kills those … Click to Continue »

If you have an old car seat that needs to be replaced, you can get some help toward buying a new one. On Sunday, Target will kick off its annual … Click to Continue »

A Hurst, Texas, police officer narrowly escaped serious injury or death when a house exploded in front of him after a vehicle crashed into it and struck a gas line. … Click to Continue »

Differences among six candidates hoping to replace Rep. Jeff Denham in Congress became more clear when, at Wednesday's debate, they were asked to name their top legislative priority. Virginia Madueño, … Click to Continue »

As some students prepared this week to walk out of school to demonstrate concerns over gun violence on campuses across the nation, administrators in Modesto assured that safety is their … Click to Continue »