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3 Black Women Win Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America

May 3, 2019

NEW YORK — When Cheslie Kryst won the Miss USA crown, it marked more than a personal triumph: It meant that for the first time, three black women are the reigning Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. The North Carolina lawyer completed the historic tri...

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74

AP News

May 2, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Peter Mayhew, the towering actor who donned a huge, furry costume to give life to the rugged-and-beloved character of Chewbacca in the original "Star Wars" trilogy and two other films, has died, h...

Visalia Rawhide’s Play-by-Play Voice Breaks Cal League Barrier

David Taub

April 15, 2019

While rosters in the California League are in flux, the broadcast booths in the eight-team league are relatively stable. Before Jill Gearin stepped to the mic this year for the Visalia Rawhide, the other sev...

Haron Dealership Celebrates New Facility, Loyalty to Downtown

David Taub

January 23, 2019

After 19 months and an $8 million renovation, a downtown Fresno car dealership is back to where it had been for more than seven decades. And where it wants to stay. Haron Jaguar Land Rover held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday (Jan. 22) afternoo...

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Fresno Wrestling Community Remembers Mean Gene Okerlund

David Taub

January 2, 2019

Mean Gene Okerlund, the tuxedo-clad wrestling personality, passed away at the age of 76, the WWE announced Wednesday (Jan. 2). For decades, Okerlund served as the preeminent pitchman, interviewer, and wrestl...

Arizona Man Finds Magic Moments in TV Show on Uncle Houdini

AP News

December 30, 2018

PHOENIX — Growing up, George Hardeen never thought too much about being related to arguably the most famous magician of all time, whose name is synonymous with great escape. "We spoke to many collectors and ...

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

David Taub

November 15, 2018

Nearly four months into his new job, Terry Tumey continues settling into his Fresno State office. Fresno State hired Tumey in June as its athletic director, replacing Jim Bartko. He officially assumed his duties in August. Memorabilia from his life as a ...

Comic Book Genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man Creator, Dies at 95

AP News

November 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four a...

Who Gave to Wrestler Turned Mayor Kane? A Donor Who ‘Chickened’ Out.

David Taub

October 31, 2018

Politics 101 regularly looks at campaign finance data, usually for those running for local offices here in Fresno. Out of curiosity, I wondered who donated to the campaign of WWE legend turned Knox County, Tenn...

Steve Perry’s Journey From Radio Silence to New Album

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September 21, 2018

"A lot of my writing, to this day, is based on my emotional attachment to Lemoore High School." — Steve Perry Steve Perry, the rock 'n' roll legend who was born in Hanford, tells The New York Times that his Valley roots cling to him today. "A lot o...

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LA Universities Quarantine Over 1,000 After Measles Exposure

Tougher Vaccination Requirements Move Forward in California

Politics, Killings Stifle Wolf Recovery Amid Hefty Price Tag

D-Day Veterans Revisit Normandy, Recall Horror and Triumph

Fewer California Youths Are Getting Arrested, but Consequences Are More Serious

Key Conflicts Roil California’s Ever-Evolving Waterscape

Fewer Babies as US Birth Rate Fails to Rise With Economy

Is Privatizing Bookstores the Smart Move for Community Colleges?

Obamas Unveil Slate of Series, Documentaries for Netflix

Exhibits About Ali, Nature, Motorcycles Opening at Graceland

Police Cameras Track Hawks’ Family Time on Clovis Water Tower

Southwest Fresno Youth Get Boost From Kaiser Permanente

Psychology Behind Why Your Mom May Be the Mother of All Heroes

Walters: Trump Doing California a Bullet Train Favor

What Ramadan Means to Muslims: 4 Essential Reads

Walters: California Gets a Hollow Victory in Tax Battle

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

Harris, Booker Miss Most Votes of Senators Running in 2020

Details Revealed for Buttigieg’s ‘Hardball’ Town Hall in Fresno

Community Leaders and Groups React to Brand’s Shocking News

Six Will Battle for Brandau’s Vacated Seat. Hunsaker Doesn’t File.

3 Black Women Win Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74

Visalia Rawhide’s Play-by-Play Voice Breaks Cal League Barrier

Haron Dealership Celebrates New Facility, Loyalty to Downtown

Fresno Wrestling Community Remembers Mean Gene Okerlund

Arizona Man Finds Magic Moments in TV Show on Uncle Houdini

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

Comic Book Genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man Creator, Dies at 95

Who Gave to Wrestler Turned Mayor Kane? A Donor Who ‘Chickened’ Out.

Steve Perry’s Journey From Radio Silence to New Album