In our Reality Check stories, Modesto Bee journalists deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to local residents to hold officials and institutions accountable. Read more. Story idea?

Uniquely is a Modesto Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Central Valley so special. “Water,” “wealth,” “contentment” and “health.” ...

Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve is urging her city to loosen regulations that the mayor — and many housing advocates — argues are stifling housing construction and driving up costs. In an article ...

This innovative approach not only promises transformative growth for MTM but also addresses a significant national security concern by potentially re-shoring critical metals supply to the U.S. For ...

(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported progress on a major supply deal for artificial intelligence-focused chips, aiming to reassure investors ...

Supply chains that underpin the economy are facing ongoing stress from geopolitical tension, labor disruption and natural disasters. Some companies say they’re gaining an edge in their markets ...

As the climate warms and Arctic permafrost thaws, some of the toxic elements locked away in it are starting to emerge and could contaminate the water supplies that many northern communities rely on.

Vast swaths of the rusty red Outback have been dug up and delivered overseas to make the steel that helped transform ... several months this year due to supply and repair issues.

Jon Schaffer, the lone member of metal band Iced Earth, was sentenced Friday for his role in the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol building. Per Loudwire, Schaffer was sentenced to three ...

Modesto has been rocked by a tragic incident after a local woman and her teenage son were found dead in their home. The Modesto Police Department confirmed the discovery of the bodies on Citrus ...

As of Oct. 1, exporters must provide the authorities with detailed, step-by-step tracings of how shipments of rare earth metals are used in Western supply chains. That has given Beijing greater ...

Global steel use stands at 1.9 billion tons yearly, essential for various industries. Five major steel companies include Nucor, Steel Dynamics, Cleveland-Cliffs, ArcelorMittal, and U.S. Steel.