Modesto recorded zero homicides in 2025, marking the city’s first year without a killing in at least four decades, according ...

Minor league baseball has a rich history in California, going back more than a century. But minor league baseball is changing. Like other professional sports, it has become a big-money game, ...

The year is winding down, and a new one is just around the corner. As I prepare to flip a page in my calendar, I've been taking a moment to reflect on everything I covered as a Modesto Bee reporter in ...

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27. Whether you’re hitting the road, running errands or spending the day roasting a turkey, several Modesto-area businesses and services — including government offices — ...