Rides are one of the main attractions for attendees of the Merced County Spring Fair. (Shawn Jansen/Sjansen@mercedsun-star.com) Now that spring has arrived, there are plenty of options to get outside ...

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So Addictive. The track peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, won Elliott her first Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap Solo Performance, and is widely considered Elliott's best song to ...