Opinion Columns & BlogsLatinas of the Central Valley will decide who represents us in Sacramento and D.C. | Opinion“How much power does the vote of a Brown, young woman really have? As it turns out, a lot.”October 21, 2024, 10:58 AM
Stanislaus County rejoice: Chick-fil-A is seeking approval to build. Here’s whereNovember 22, 2024, 11:16 AM
Update: 2 Stanislaus County cannabis retailers close in span of a month. What’s to blame?Updated November 23, 2024, 10:03 AM
I stopped for brunch at this charming Stanislaus County cafe. See what I ordered for $20November 23, 2024, 5:00 AM
Mayor in Stanislaus County votes for contract with big campaign donor promoting brain therapyUpdated November 22, 2024, 3:29 PM
Peruvian food still served at Modesto restaurant that replaced Las Uvas. What’s on the menuUpdated November 22, 2024, 3:53 PM
Opinion Columns & BlogsDonald Trump’s tariff plan won’t lower inflation, Kamala Harris’ answer was worse | OpinionUpdated September 20, 2024, 1:50 PM
Community ColumnsI was happy living alone. Then, Buddy came into my life. How could I not love him? | OpinionSeptember 8, 2024, 6:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsGavin Newsom already comes across as elite. Hiring his own photographer made it worse | OpinionUpdated August 24, 2024, 8:57 AM
Community ColumnsWhy is the Southern Baptist church so afraid of putting a woman in charge? | OpinionAugust 18, 2024, 6:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsCalifornia Rep. Adam Schiff dabbles in stand-up. Is he actually funny? | OpinionUpdated August 13, 2024, 4:13 PM
Community ColumnsI know how I want to be celebrated after I die: Not with a funeral, but with a party | OpinionJuly 28, 2024, 6:00 AM
Community ColumnsCalifornia must stop unjustified attack on certified registered nurse anesthetists | OpinionJuly 26, 2024, 6:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsThe ‘olds’ had a good run. It’s time to make way for Kamala and the KHive | OpinionJuly 24, 2024, 5:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsEven Obama has doubts about Joe Biden. Will the president finally listen to reason? | OpinionUpdated July 18, 2024, 1:24 PM
Community ColumnsMy high school English teacher taught me I was capable of writing something worthwhile | Opinion July 14, 2024, 6:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsJoe Biden’s staying in the race no matter what. We may be in trouble, people | OpinionUpdated July 9, 2024, 9:36 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsWhite strawberries for the 4th of July? Thanks, but I’ll stick with red | OpinionUpdated July 2, 2024, 11:19 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsRead the room, Democrats. President Joe Biden cannot defeat Donald Trump | OpinionJune 29, 2024, 8:29 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsRead the room, Democrats. President Joe Biden has already lost the race | OpinionJune 28, 2024, 9:29 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsWorried about tonight’s presidential debate? Join the club | OpinionUpdated June 27, 2024, 10:39 AM
OpinionBigots are hijacking local government meetings. It’s time for Californians to clap back | OpinionJune 23, 2024, 5:00 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsGov. Newsom, please approve ongoing funding for life-saving crime victim services | OpinionUpdated June 19, 2024, 12:32 PM
Opinion Columns & BlogsWould Donald Trump return a shopping cart? No way — and neither would Elon Musk | OpinionUpdated June 16, 2024, 2:29 PM
Community ColumnsIf Stanislaus County wants to remain a top ag producer, it must protect prime farmland | OpinionJune 15, 2024, 5:00 AM
OpinionIn the moments after my heart attack, I felt no fear. I was completely at peace | OpinionJune 9, 2024, 5:30 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsIn this MAGA corner of California, the GOP offers an audacious defense of Donald Trump | OpinionJune 5, 2024, 5:00 AM
Community ColumnsWhat it means to be forever changed by a life-long friendship | OpinionMay 26, 2024, 5:00 AM
LocalJoin the conversation: Introducing a new Modesto Bee commenting experienceUpdated May 17, 2024, 9:49 AM
Opinion Columns & BlogsThey sound like ‘Vietnam-era choppers.’ Should these noisy farm machines be muzzled? | OpinionMay 12, 2024, 7:00 PM