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BBQ sauce on cake? Modesto man’s unlikely flavors help win World Food Championship Five Monkeys BBQ sauce was represented in a dish that won its creator a share of $10,000 and a spot at the Final Table.

Five Monkeys BBQ sauce was represented in a dish that won its creator a share of $10,000 and a spot at the Final Table.

Merced leaf pickup program under way. Here’s what to know Flyers were mailed to residents in their October utility bill.

Flyers were mailed to residents in their October utility bill.

Private partnership for High-Speed Rail in California? CEO say it’s coming next year Depending on what investors say they can do, a partnership could require changes to a state law that mandates high-speed rail first focus on the Central Valley.

Depending on what investors say they can do, a partnership could require changes to a state law that mandates high-speed rail first focus on the Central Valley.

While Brazil cheers Newsom as a climate hero, we know better in California | Opinion The California governor is the nation’s top representative at the annual United Nations-sponsored gathering, in Brazil.

The California governor is the nation’s top representative at the annual United Nations-sponsored gathering, in Brazil.

Iconic actor will perform one-man show at Modesto’s Gallo Center. See who, when There are several other entertainment options planned in the region.

There are several other entertainment options planned in the region.

Merced police warn about warming up your car unattended Police see a spike in auto thefts when the weather turns cold.

Police see a spike in auto thefts when the weather turns cold.

Two Fantasy 5 players win $160,000 in California. Where were lucky tickets sold? More than 90,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to nearly $400, the lottery said.

More than 90,000 other Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from free plays to nearly $400, the lottery said.

Can I ‘California roll’ through a stop sign if no one is around? What CHP says Here’s what “coming to a complete stop” actually means.

Here’s what “coming to a complete stop” actually means.

San José voters could elect Central Valley’s first Latino Congress member | Opinion The new 18th Congressional District which stretches to San José could deliver the first Latino to represent the San Joaquín Valley.

The new 18th Congressional District which stretches to San José could deliver the first Latino to represent the San Joaquín Valley.

Bounty hunters? They’re the last thing ICE would need The Department of Homeland Security appears to be considering a terrifying new escalation of its mas...

The Department of Homeland Security appears to be considering a terrifying new escalation of its mas...

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Historic craft brewery closes taproom after sale to rival brand

Historic craft brewery closes taproom after sale to rival brand

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was ‘devastated’ to learn of Marshawn Kneeland’s death Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke on the death of Marshawn Kneeland for the first time.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones spoke on the death of Marshawn Kneeland for the first time.

Wind advisory for Northern Humboldt Coast for Wednesday and Thursday On Tuesday at 8:58 p.m. the NWS Eureka CA released a wind advisory valid from Wednesday 6 p.m. until Thursday 6 a.m. for Northern Humboldt Coast.

On Tuesday at 8:58 p.m. the NWS Eureka CA released a wind advisory valid from Wednesday 6 p.m. until Thursday 6 a.m. for Northern Humboldt Coast.

Modesto medical center bolsters labor and delivery coverage for low-income mothers The program arose from a growing need for labor and delivery coverage at Doctors Medical Center.

The program arose from a growing need for labor and delivery coverage at Doctors Medical Center.

Deported to El Salvador, KC immigrant describes the violent ordeal: ‘I lost everything’ “For months, masked immigration agents have brought terror to communities across the U.S., arresting parents in carpool lines, dragging people into unmarked vans,” the ACLU contends.

“For months, masked immigration agents have brought terror to communities across the U.S., arresting parents in carpool lines, dragging people into unmarked vans,” the ACLU contends.

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Prediction markets coming on strong, analysts say

Prediction markets coming on strong, analysts say

Bear walks off with man’s $500 chainsaw, Tennessee video shows. ‘This means war’ “Cocaine Bear meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”

“Cocaine Bear meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”

20-year-old traveler found with 86 pounds of chili-covered meth, Australia cops say Airport officials said they stopped the woman arriving from the U.S. for additional baggage inspection and then found the drugs.

Airport officials said they stopped the woman arriving from the U.S. for additional baggage inspection and then found the drugs.

More formula recalled from Walmart, Publix, others. Botulism infects more babies Kroger, Target and Meijer are also involved in a company’s nationwide recall of baby formula.

Kroger, Target and Meijer are also involved in a company’s nationwide recall of baby formula.

‘Dark Horse Estate’ inspires iconic musicians. Now, it’s for sale in Tennessee Oh, there is a lot we need to unpack here.

Oh, there is a lot we need to unpack here.

Newsom denounces Trump’s plan to resume California offshore oil drilling Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the president’s plan to allow offshore oil drilling off California’s coast for the first time in decades.

Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the president’s plan to allow offshore oil drilling off California’s coast for the first time in decades.

Atmospheric river to bring rain, snow to Northern California. Here’s when Parts of the region are at risk of flash flooding, the National Weather Service says.

Parts of the region are at risk of flash flooding, the National Weather Service says.

Gavin Newsom: Democrats need to recast climate change as ‘affordability’ issue Pollution mitigation is about “economic power,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday during a UN climate summit.

Pollution mitigation is about “economic power,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday during a UN climate summit.

A cleaner future shouldn’t come at the cost of Central Valley family farms | Opinion “California can still lead the nation toward a greener future by working with farmers — not against them.”

“California can still lead the nation toward a greener future by working with farmers — not against them.”

Gustine man, 43, killed in motorcycle crash in San Jose The rider died at the scene, the CHP told the Mercury News.

The rider died at the scene, the CHP told the Mercury News.

Gambler hits life-changing jackpot on 10-cent slot machine, California casino says The Sacramento visitor hit it big at Red Hawk Casino near Placerville

The Sacramento visitor hit it big at Red Hawk Casino near Placerville

Modesto’s Fruit Yard already announces a concert for 2026 season. See who, when Tickets will go on sale Friday.

Tickets will go on sale Friday.

Trump administration vows to investigate UC Berkeley over Turning Point protest The Trump administration will investigate UC Berkeley and the city of Berkeley over Charlie Kirk event protests.

The Trump administration will investigate UC Berkeley and the city of Berkeley over Charlie Kirk event protests.