Politics

Is AG Becerra’s Focus on Trump Diverting His Attention From Crime?

January 4, 2019

SACRAMENTO — Xavier Becerra became perhaps the nation's most influential attorney general when he was named California's top lawyer two years ago, and he has since used his post atop what some call the "Resistance State" to pummel President Donald Trump's admi...

Opinion: Bipartisan Bill Promises Climate Policy Breakthrough

gvwire

December 25, 2018

They said it couldn’t be done. They said Republicans and Democrats could never work together in Congress to impact the climate change crisis. But last week, three Republicans and three Democrat members of Co...

Photo of "Yellow Vest" protester in Biarritz, France

Everywhere, There Is a Growing Backlash to Populism

The Washington Post

December 21, 2018

NEW YORK — Emmanuel Macron has been the great hope for those who worry that global politics is being dominated by populism, nationalism, and racism. In his presidential campaign last year, Macron was able to ra...

The Biggest Pinocchios of 2018: Trump, Harris, Sanders

The Washington Post

December 14, 2018

It's time for our annual roundup of the biggest Pinocchios of the year. Once again, we face the challenge posed by President Donald Trump, who could easily dominate this list if we're not careful. There has been no serial exaggerator in recent American poli...

Claudia Cazares Named President of Fresno Unified School Board

Myles Barker

December 13, 2018

The Fresno Unified School Board unanimously voted in Area 6 incumbent Claudia Cazares as board president at its meeting Wednesday at FUSD headquarters. "I am truly honored and very excited about the vote of ...

Terry Cox Named President of Central Unified School Board

Myles Barker

December 12, 2018

The Central Unified School Board unanimously voted in Area 5 veteran incumbent Terry Cox as board president at its meeting Tuesday at Central East High School. "It is a big responsibility, but I am glad to t...

Photo of Reagan Education Center in the Loma Vista neighborhood of Clovis, California

Funding, Growth Challenges Top of Mind For New Clovis Trustees

Myles Barker

December 12, 2018

Clovis Unified Superintendent Eimear O’Farrell said earlier this year that the district receives the lowest amount of per-student state funding among Fresno County school districts. The 43,000-student district is also one of only two local districts not rec...

Walters: Harassment Case Tarnishes Sen. Kamala Harris

Dan Walters, CALmatters Commentary

December 12, 2018

Former policeman Larry Wallace hitched his wagon to a politician on the fast track when he went to work for Kamala Harris. Opinion by Dan Walters CALmatters Commentary The ex-cop’s political c...

New Central Unified Trustees Focus on Creating Stability

Myles Barker

December 10, 2018

The Central Unified School Board will feature three new faces at Tuesday's meeting, all of whom have no plans on changing superintendents. "As a school board, we are going to make sure the community's concer...

Opinion: Council Salaries Should Attract Fresno’s Best & Brightest

Darius Assemi

December 4, 2018

Opinion by Darius Assemi Fresno is California's fifth-largest city. Its budget this year is $1.15 billion. But despite all of our hard work and steady population growth, we remain a city with serious challenges — and a huge reservoir of untap...

Here’s a Look at the Key Rams-Saints Match-ups The gumbo the New Orleans Saints are coo...

Chiefs; Reid Trying to Rewrite History of Playoff Letdowns KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid sat inside ...

Less Beef, More Beans. Experts Say World Needs a New Diet NEW YORK — A hamburger a week, but no mo...

The EU is a Great Idea That has Gone Awry As we watch Britain going through the pa...

Total Lunar Eclipse Meets Supermoon Sunday Night CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Here comes a tota...

Researchers Come Face to Face With Huge Great White Shark HALIEWA, Hawaii — Two shark researchers ...

Improving Special Ed Top Priority For New FUSD Trustees

Less Beef, More Beans. Experts Say World Needs a New Diet

The EU is a Great Idea That has Gone Awry

Total Lunar Eclipse Meets Supermoon Sunday Night

Fed Raises Interest Rates. What Will It Do in 2019?

Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

Numbers Show Why US Needs More Immigration, Not Less

What’s Next From FUSD’s Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.

CNN Showed Its News Anchors Getting Drunk on New Year's Eve

Here’s a Look at the Key Rams-Saints Match-ups

Chiefs; Reid Trying to Rewrite History of Playoff Letdowns

Sorry America, Team You Love to Hate Headed to Super Bowl

My Turn: Higher Ed Is a Prerequisite for Our Future. Community Colleges Are Key to That.

The EU is a Great Idea That has Gone Awry

My Band of Brothers Died in Vietnam. Only They Didn’t Know It.

Werner: Don’t Blame Environmental Law for California’s Housing Crisis

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Rep. Jeff Denham on Water Actions, Migrant Caravan and Marijuana Taxes

Is AG Becerra’s Focus on Trump Diverting His Attention From Crime?

Opinion: Bipartisan Bill Promises Climate Policy Breakthrough

Everywhere, There Is a Growing Backlash to Populism

The Biggest Pinocchios of 2018: Trump, Harris, Sanders

Claudia Cazares Named President of Fresno Unified School Board

Terry Cox Named President of Central Unified School Board

Funding, Growth Challenges Top of Mind For New Clovis Trustees

Walters: Harassment Case Tarnishes Sen. Kamala Harris

New Central Unified Trustees Focus on Creating Stability

Opinion: Council Salaries Should Attract Fresno’s Best & Brightest