Jane Olson, humanitarian and published author, will be the next speaker to visit Fresno State for the President’s Lecture Series. Her lecture, “Finding Hope in Dark Places: Journeys of a Global Humanitarian,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Resnick Student Union. A question-and-answer session...
Kamala Harris Softens Capital Gains Tax Proposal in Presidential Bid
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a softer approach to capital gains tax increases compared to President Biden's original proposal, aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and tax reform. According to the Financial Times, Harris proposes raising the top capital gains tax rate for the wealthiest Americans to...
Merced Save Mart Distribution Center to Close in November, 250 Jobs Impacted
Save Mart's Yosemite Wholesale Distribution Center in Merced County is set to close in November, a move that will impact around 250 jobs, The Merced FOCUS has learned. The Merced FOCUS obtained a letter that was recently sent to employees whose jobs will be eliminated by the closure of the...
Over 1,000 Personnel Work to Corral Fresno County’s 12,000-Acre Boone Fire
The Boone Fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, has rapidly spread to 12,252 acres and is only 5% contained, according to CalFire. From the most recent report, 75 structures remain under threat as the fire continued to burn actively on Wednesday. There are 66 engines, 44 water tenders, 16 helicopters, 23...
Trump Media Stock Plummets, Erasing Early 2024 Gains
Donald Trump's social media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, has experienced a dramatic reversal of fortune in the stock market. The company's shares, which had soared earlier this year, have now plummeted below $17, erasing all gains since January. The Guardian reports that while Trump's majority stake is still...
Playtime Is the Best Time for This Adoptable Puss in Boots
Darling and debonair five-month-old Puss in Boots brings his regal presence to every soft snuggle and every kitten entertainment. The top of the cat tree is a favorite perch for this observant boy to survey the action below until he’s ready to jump into it with his spirited siblings. All...
Close to 1,500 Personnel Work to Contain Tulare County’s Coffee Pot Fire
The month-old Coffee Pot Fire has grown to 12,836 acres and 17% containment as of Wednesday afternoon according to CalFire. There are currently 53 engines, 13 helicopters, 11 bulldozers, 30 water tenders, 41 hand crews, and 1,477 personnel on the scene. Lightning sparked the wildfire on Aug. 3. California: Crews...
Clovis Man Dies After Being Attacked Over $40
A Clovis man has died after being attacked by another individual in a local park last week, the Clovis Police Department reported. On Aug. 27, officers responded to a report of an injured person at Bicentennial Park, located at Sunnyside and Sierra. They found John Chandler, 52, unresponsive on the...
California Settles Lawsuit With Sacramento Suburb Over Affordable Housing Project
SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento suburb will have to build more affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness under a settlement announced Wednesday with California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, which comes more than a year after the state alleged in a lawsuit that Elk Grove illegally denied an affordable housing...
Fresno Business Owner Catches $1 Million Prize at Chukchansi
Lionel Hawkins of Fresno won the $1 million grand prize Monday in the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino's Millionaire Cash Vault Giveaway. Hawkins, who owns the Hawk Air air conditioning and heating company, already knew what he would do with the winnings. "It's been a tough year for us. I...