Fresno Unified's foundation has a new name that its leaders believe will better reflect its focus on funding opportunities for students such as scholarships and professional clothing. And the new name will come with a new opportunity to help with those fundraising efforts. The Foundation for the Fresno Unified School...
When Should Police Be Involved at School? A California Bill Would Let Teachers Make the Call
During Zuleima Baquedano's first year as a teacher, she faced an important choice. One of her students had difficulty controlling her emotions. One day, she had a meltdown and kicked Baquedano down. The principal asked Baquedano if she wanted to call the police, because the incident legally counted as assault....
Red Wave, Headed to Ann Arbor? An Expert’s Guide on Where to Eat
Thousands of Red Wavers will descend upon Ann Arbor on Saturday for the season opener at Michigan. The college town is considered one of the best in the nation — to match its championship football team — and has plenty of fine places to eat before or after the game....
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Address Homelessness in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two significant bills into law aimed at expanding housing options and providing greater stability for Californians experiencing homelessness, his office reported on Tuesday. The newly enacted legislation, AB 2835 and AB 3057, will enhance the state’s efforts to tackle the homelessness crisis by increasing shelter...
French DJ and LGBTQ+ Icon Carries Paralympic Torch to Defy Hate She Endured Over Olympics Ceremony
PARIS — French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate speech over her appearance in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. "I chose not to be afraid to exist in the public space," Barbara Butch, a popular...
Trump Suggests Debate Rules Are Set. Harris’ Team Says Otherwise.
Donald Trump announced for a second time that he would participate in a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC News and suggested that the question of whether microphones will be muted when a candidate isn’t speaking had been resolved. But a person briefed on the Harris...
$150,000 for Undocumented Immigrants to Buy Homes? CA Lawmakers Say ‘Yes’
A bill from Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) would expand California's down payment and assistance program for first-time home buyers regardless of immigration status. At least one lawmaker said it takes opportunities away from a high-demand program. Assembly Bill 1840 passed the California Senate on Tuesday, providing up to $150,000 in...
Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 2021 1st-Round Picks, Cut on NFL Roster Day
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, were among the cuts Tuesday as teams trimmed their rosters for the regular season. Toney, who figured to be on the roster bubble, was on his second team since...
Man Accused of Igniting California Wildfire by Throwing Firework out Car Window
OROVILLE, Calif. — A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather. Spencer Grant Anderson, of Oroville, was charged Monday after weeks of continuous surveillance by investigators, the Butte County...
Feds File Updated Indictment in Trump Jan. 6 Case, Narrowing Allegations
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity on former presidents. The new indictment...