LOS ANGELES — John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 84. He died Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos' publicist, Belinda...
Stop PG&E’s New Valley Chapter Plots Its Next Steps
The dozen people who gathered Monday evening at an east-central Fresno eatery were united on one topic: Pacific Gas & Electric costs have accelerated into the stratosphere, and something needs to be done to rein them in. But how to make that happen is still a bit of a head-scratcher....
It’s Pedestrian Safety Month. Are Drivers or Walkers Most at Fault for Deaths in Fresno?
Fresno pedestrian deaths have been on the rise as the U.S. observes National Pedestrian Safety Month in October. The Fresno Police Department is reminding drivers to slow down and watch for people on the road. In the United States, 7,522 people died in 2022 from traffic crashes. In California, 1,158...
Gov. Newsom Signs Laws to Address Gaza Protests at Public Universities
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new legislation on Saturday mandating public universities in California to revise their codes of conduct and provide training for students on civil protest methods, reported Politico. This initiative comes in response to rising antisemitism on campuses following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel last year. The...
Fresno Eatery and Venue Closes. Artists and Music Lovers Remember Starving Artist.
Owners of a Fresno restaurant and music venue near Woodward Park have decided to close. In a Facebook post on Monday, Nykole and Bob Sullivan announced Sunday was the last day for Starving Artist Bistro, citing rising operating costs and personal reasons. "We had many wonderful years serving some of...
‘SNL’ 50th Season Premiere Gets More Than 5M Viewers, Its Best Opener Since 2020
NEW YORK — The 50th season of "Saturday Night Live" is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock. NBC said Monday that 5.3 million people watched the premiere live, the best opening for the show since 2020, when Alec Baldwin reprised his...
Israel Says Iran Has Fired Missiles and It Warns Residents to Shelter in Place
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Tuesday that Iran has fired missiles and it ordered residents to remain close to bomb shelters as air raid sirens sounded across the country. Israel and the United States have warned there would be severe consequences in the event of an attack on Israel...
81-Year-Old South Korean Falls Short in Bid to Become Oldest Miss Universe Contestant
SEOUL — An 81-year-old model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in the South Korean pageant against much younger rivals. Dressed in a beaded white gown, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa strutted across the stage and performed in a singing contest at the...
Traffic Stop Leads to Cocaine Bust on Highway 99
A routine traffic stop on Highway 99 turned into a significant drug bust on Saturday, as officers uncovered two kilos of suspected cocaine hidden in a vehicle, the CHP Central Division reported on social media Tuesday morning. The incident began when officers pulled over a Nissan Murano at the Hammett...
LeBron James Is Feeling ‘Pure Joy’ to Play Alongside Son Bronny
EL SEGUNDO — LeBron James is beginning his 22nd training camp this week with the Los Angeles Lakers, and this one will be a unique experience. The NBA's career scoring leader is sharing a locker room and a court with Bronny James, his 19-year-old son and the Lakers' second-round draft...