WASHINGTON - It might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off. It's not. Election Day on Nov. 5 is only about two months away, and major dates, events and political developments will make it fly by. The stretch between now and then will go as fast...
Trump Says There Was ‘No Conflict’ at Cemetery, Despite Official Accounts
Former President Donald Trump insisted in a radio interview on Tuesday that “there was no conflict” between members of his campaign team and an official at Arlington National Cemetery, contradicting his campaign’s previous statements about the episode last week and Army officials’ account. “If you look at just the records,...
Californians Who Illegally Divert Water Face Massive Fines Under New Legislation
California lawmakers last week approved a massive increase in fines for water scofflaws after ranchers intentionally defied state orders and pumped water from the drought-plagued Shasta River for eight days. Two years ago, state officials imposed the maximum fine allowed under law — $4,000, or roughly $50 per rancher, causing...
Fresno Irrigation District Marches Toward Groundwater Recharge Goals
The Fresno Irrigation District is 47 acres closer to its goal of building 1,300 acres of recharge basins capable of sinking 200,000 acre-feet of water during wet years. It celebrated the completion of the 47-acre Kenneson and Sanchez basins on Aug. 21. The addition of those basins brought its total...
Winning Is the Name of the Game as Bulldogs Prepare for Home Football Opener
Fresno State head football coach Tim Skipper got right to the point Monday after the Bulldogs' season-opening loss at defending national champion Michigan. There are no moral victories. Winning is the name of the game. "We played well, we had good moments, but we have a standard here, and the...
California Dems Strike Back Against Local Conservative Rebellions on LGBTQ Rights, Abortion
Like many new political candidates at the time, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan first ran for the state Assembly in 2018 because she was troubled by the election of then-President Donald Trump and wanted California to fight back against his administration. Six years later, that dynamic has flipped on its head. In the...
Boone Fire Ignites, Burns 704 Acres Near Coalinga in Fresno County
A wildfire that broke out Tuesday near Coalinga, along Highway 198 and Boone Lane, has scorched 704 acres and is threatening three structures, Cal Fire reports. The Boone Fire is spreading moderately, with firefighters contending with steep terrain and limited access. Highway 198 has been closed in both directions near...
California City’s $550 Million Payout From Chevron Draws National Attention
Richmond's recent $550 million deal with Chevron could serve as a model for environmentalists nationwide. According to Politico, the agreement stems from a long history of tension between the East Bay city and the oil giant, particularly after a major refinery fire in 2012. Environmental justice groups, including Asian Pacific...
Commander of Navy Warship Relieved of Duty Months After Backward Rifle Scope Photo Flap
SAN DIEGO — The commander of a Navy destroyer that's helping protect the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East has been relieved of duty about four months after he was seen in a photo firing a rifle with a scope mounted backward. The image brought...
Costco Will Cost You: Warehouse Retailer Raises Membership Fees
Costco members are facing higher fees for the first time since 2017, as the retailer raised its annual membership costs on Sunday, CNN reported. In July, Costco announced that membership fees in the U.S. and Canada would increase by $5, bringing the cost of the "Gold Star," "Business," and "Business...