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Modesto Bee News: Northern CA

News & Magazines • McClatchy • ⭐ 3.70 • 10,000+
Version 11.1.2 Everyone 10+

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Permissions Explained 7 permissions requested View details

This app requests 7 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Download Files Without Notification download files without notification This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Modesto Bee News: Northern CA

The Modesto Bee newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more. The Modesto Bee is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from Modesto and the Central Valley in California. LOCAL NEWS • Daily local news and stories from around the Modesto area. • AI-generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom. • Modesto Bee News opinions, editorials and columns you love. • Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight. LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. • View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events. LOCAL SPORTS • Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams • Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers. PERSONALIZATION • Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you. • Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more. • Bookmark news articles to read later. • Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode. Other Features • Browse articles by category. • Share articles on Facebook, X (Twitter) or by email. • Comment on news articles. • Access and download previous issues of our newspaper. • Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games. GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE MODESTO BEE APP Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more. Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.modbee.com/site-services/terms-of-service/text-only/ For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

What Modesto Bee News: Northern CA Is Used For

Based on the metadata, Modesto Bee News: Northern CA is a phone app for reading and watching local news from Modesto and the Central Valley in California. It appears to focus on daily reporting, local business, crime, sports, opinions, and broader national headlines, making it a newspaper-style news app for staying informed on current events.

The app also seems designed for regular reading and browsing use on Android phones. Features mentioned in the metadata include article search, topic following, bookmarks, comments, dark mode and light mode, live video, photos, and access to past issues. Permissions such as network access and storage access suggest it may download and store article content, images, or issues for later viewing. It also includes puzzles and games, which may make it useful beyond straight news reading.

Common uses

  • Read daily local news and stories from the Modesto area
  • Follow crime, sports, business, and opinion coverage
  • Watch live video and view photos from news events
  • Bookmark articles and search for topics to read later
  • Browse previous newspaper issues in a digital format
  • Use dark mode or light mode for comfortable reading
  • Access puzzles and games for extra in-app content
Best for:
Local news readers Central Valley residents Daily newspaper readers Sports followers Phone users
Related tags
article bookmarks california local news central valley news daily headlines digital newspaper live video news local news app modesto news news and magazines news reader newspaper app phone app puzzles and games sports news app

App Details

Package:
com.modbee.android
Developer:
McClatchy
Version:
11.1.2
Updated:
Feb 25, 2026
Min Android:
8.0
Age Rating:
Everyone 10+
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.modbee.android
  • Age rating: Everyone 10+

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How to Download Modesto Bee News: Northern CA

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