Modesto Bee News: Northern CA

Name: Modesto Bee News: Northern CA
Rating: 3.72 (294 reviews)
Author: McClatchy

By: McClatchy

Modesto’s local and breaking news, weather, sports & more for the Central Valley

Features & Capabilities

Modesto Bee News: Northern CA delivers fast, easy access to Modesto’s local and breaking news, weather, sports, and more for the Central Valley. Read or watch daily coverage, investigative reporting, and national headlines, with AI-generated summaries reviewed by our newsroom. The Edition view compiles the day’s news into a complete report, just like the printed paper, but updated overnight by editors.

Personalization helps you follow topics you care about, save bookmarks, search articles and videos, and switch between dark and light modes. Browse by category, share stories on Facebook or X, and comment on articles. You can download previous issues, play puzzles and games, and enjoy a flexible, reader-friendly experience on a responsive app for Modesto and the Central Valley.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

11.1.2 Last updated: 2026-02-25

Version code:

210081269

Creation date:

2012-03-20

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

145.34MB

Email:

cu*****@modbee.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 359,269 ▼ 1,574

Other rankings

#153 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲

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Developed by:

McClatchy

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.modbee.android

Email:

cu*****@modbee.com

Website:

https://www.modbee.com/customer-service

Publisher Change History

2026-03-28: bc*****@modbee.com to cu*****@modbee.com

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User Reviews

Users value The Modesto Bee app for local news and informative content, but many experience significant issues including lack of dark mode, app crashes, slow article loading, login troubles, and restrictive paywalls. The app's user interface and navigation also receive criticism, leading to frustration among subscribers and casual readers alike.

Pros

Provides access to local news on mobile devices
App delivers concise and informative content
Users appreciate the local focus and inspiration about Modesto and its community

Cons

Lacks dark mode, making night reading difficult
Frequent crashes and slow loading of articles
Issues with login persistence and integration with Facebook
Restrictive paywalls and subscription pricing without adequate access
User interface is messy and difficult to navigate, including zooming problems

Recent reviews

I like being able to read the news on my phone with this app. I wish it had a dark mode/theme to making reading at night easier. Edit December 2024: still no dark mode and app no longer saves log in information. You have to log in every time you open the app.