The Modesto Bee: Local News CA

The Modesto Bee: Local News CA

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Released
March 27, 2012
Updated
November 3, 2026

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Access trusted local journalism for Modesto, Stanislaus County, and the Central Valley. Stay informed on government, public safety, education, business, sports, and community news, with AI-generated summaries and investigative reporting.

✓Local news coverage
✓AI-generated article summaries
✓Live video streaming
✓Local sports reporting
✓Personalized news feeds
✓Dark mode support
✓Puzzles and games
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What's New in The Modesto Bee

11.1.24

November 3, 2026

• Read offline: Save articles to read later, even with no Internet connection. Your saved stories are in the new “Downloads” section on the “For You” tab. Improvements • Video audio now stops when you swipe away from a featured video. • Photo viewers now show every image in a story. • The share button in photo galleries is back in the right spot. • Stability improvements to help section pages load reliably. • Message Center now loads correctly when you first install the app. • Smarter paywall experience: We’ve updated the paywall to adapt to how you read, so readers see subscription options at the right moment. • Updated restore purchase process: Restore purchase will automatically run a check upon login. Otherwise, subscribers who purchased their subscriptions from the app store can manually initiate the restore purchase process in the "Account" tab. • Other minor stability improvements

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This app dropped -5 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on November 9, 2026.

User reviews

The state of the current Mod Bee

The Modesto Bee has lost relevance except for the scant coverage it gives locally. Many articles regarding “news” are pulled from other news services that posted a day or days ago. All too often lately we get news from Fresno, Sacramento, and other McClatchy areas that I could care less about. I ONLY subscribe currently to keep up with what I deed necessary local news coverage, I do love the articles regarding new businesses and local food.
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Response from developer

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your feedback. This will be passed along to our newsroom. Thank you Customer Care

Where’s the local news?

More than half of the news articles are from/about Fresno or Sacramento issues that have absolutely no relevance to Modesto and its surrounding cities. Some days there might be 2 local stories and the rest is filler. For the price and being that it’s electronic why is that the case?

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and feedback with us regarding your experience with The Modesto Bee. We value your input and understand your concerns regarding the electronic content pricing and the balance of our regional coverage.This will be passed along to our newsroom. Customer Care

Updates

The app keeps telling me to update but will not do it on my I pad. I can get the bee on my I phone but not I pad. Very frustrating

Not much to it

If you aren’t interested in where to find restaurant cockroaches, there’s not much more to it. And the app often doesn’t recognize me as a paid subscriber so I have to go through the hassle of re-logging in

Response from developer

We are sorry for the experience you're having. Please reach out to us at wecare@mcclatchy.com with your contact information as we would like the opportunity to help correct. Thanks, Customer Care Team

Paper

I love the paper , go back to 2 x week for hard copy

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Articles not loading properly

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Constant crashes and freezes

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Subscription issues and login problems

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Incompatibility with older devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Offline reading mode

Feature

Improved search and archiving functionality

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Integration with other news sources

Feature

Better family/group sharing options

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FAQ

What kind of news does The Modesto Bee cover?

The Modesto Bee covers a wide range of local news, including government, public safety, education, business, crime, sports, and community developments. It also includes investigative reporting and national headline news.

Does The Modesto Bee have ads?

Yes, The Modesto Bee contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the app's data.

What are the subscription options for The Modesto Bee?

The Modesto Bee offers both monthly and annual subscription plans. Monthly subscriptions are priced at $9.99/month, with some plans offering free trial periods. Annual subscriptions are available for $99.99/year or $159.99/year.

How often is The Modesto Bee updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, indicating a recent update. The app was originally released on March 27, 2012.

What devices does The Modesto Bee support?

The Modesto Bee is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

What is the age rating for The Modesto Bee?

The Modesto Bee has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above.

What do users like and dislike about The Modesto Bee?

User reviews highlight pros such as a fast and responsive app, comprehensive local news coverage, and ease of navigation. However, cons include frequent login and paywall issues, bugs and crashes, and a poor user experience with articles.

Can I read articles offline with The Modesto Bee?

The app allows you to bookmark news articles to read later, which can facilitate offline reading if the content is downloaded or cached. Previous issues of the newspaper can also be accessed and downloaded.