LONDON — The baby in Gaza who was recently paralyzed by polio was infected with a mutated strain of the virus that vaccinated people shed in their waste, according to scientists who say the case is the result of "an unqualified failure" of public health policy. The infection, which marked...
Harris, Walz Will Sit Down for First Major TV Interview of Their Presidential Campaign
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will sit down Thursday for their first major television interview of their presidential campaign as the duo travels in southeast Georgia on a bus tour. The interview with CNN’s Dana Bash will give Harris a chance to quell...
Why Economists Worry About Trumpflation
Opinion by Paul Krugman on August 27, 2024. My latest column is about how inflation is fading as both an economic and a political issue — which is good news for Kamala Harris and bad news for Donald Trump. Yet it remains quite possible that Trump will win. And if...
Fresno State Gets $1.2M Grant to Research Latino Tobacco Use
A $1.2 million grant from the University of California Office of the President will allow Fresno State students to conduct research on tobacco and nicotine-related control issues facing the Latino community. There’s a high rate of tobacco use within the Central Valley and research shows that Latinos are disproportionately at...
This Ghostly Kitty Will Charm Your Dreams. But You’ll Need to Adopt Her First.
Like a silky soft, purring cotton ball, one with big sky-blue eyes, Trixie, now six months old, is an undeniable beauty! Petal pink velvety ears and a rosy satin nose complete her picture-perfect little face! She has a quiet personality to complement her lovely looks and plays a little with...
Vogt Credits Visalia Roots for Baseball Success. Now He Has Guardians in Thick of Pennant Race.
CLEVELAND — First, Stephen Vogt extended the line of MLB players from Visalia, becoming a two-time All-Star and an Oakland fan favorite because of his no-nonsense style and clutch hitting. Now he's continuing the Valley's tradition of producing big-league baseball managers as he follows the likes of Hall of Famer...
Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Clovis Crash, SUV Driver Charged
Story Update on August 29, 2024 at 9:14 AM The motorcyclist killed in the crash was identified as Josh Cowdrey, 37, of Clovis. Original Story The Clovis Police Department closed Barstow Avenue between Sunnyside and Fowler avenues Wednesday morning following a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The...
More Than a Dozen Proposed New CA Water Laws Race to Capitol Finish Line
The majority of bills churning through this legislative session have to pass the Assembly and Senate by midnight Saturday, Aug. 31, or they die. And there are a slew of water bills racing toward that deadline. While some may make it to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, no one can say...
No Charges Filed Against Merced City Council Member Accused of Making Threats, DA Says
The Merced County District Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against Merced City Councilmember Bertha Perez related to alleged threats reported in connection with her son's ongoing criminal case. This decision comes as a new formal noncriminal complaint has been filed at city hall against Perez, marking the...
Jury Finds Ex-Politician Guilty of Murder in 2022 Killing of Las Vegas Investigative Reporter
LAS VEGAS — A jury in Nevada has found a Democratic former Las Vegas-area politician guilty of murder in the killing of an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in elected office. Robert Telles hung his head, shaking it slightly from side to side as the verdict...