The Fresno State football team will unveil their helmet communication system at defending national champion and No.9 ranked Michigan on Saturday in the season opener. And, Bulldogs coach Tim Skipper is glad that the NCAA finally approved the technology long embraced by the NFL. "I think it's exciting. Being able...
Which Projects Would FUSD’s $500M Bond Measure Fund? Trustees Are Duking It Out.
Fresno Unified trustees aren't in sync over whether the best plan for spending a potential $500 million on facilities is to allocate funds by equity needs or trustee area. They are developing a project list for Measure H and reviewed spending proposals at Wednesday's board meeting. Four of the seven...
Vance Blames Harris for Deaths in Kabul, Tells VP to ‘Go to Hell’
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio unleashed scathing criticism of Vice President Kamala Harris over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. At a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, Vance said Harris "can go to hell" in response to a question about former President Donald Trump's recent visit to...
JD Vance: A Millennial in Age, but Not in Spirit
Despite being the youngest on the presidential ticket and the first millennial ever nominated by a major party, JD Vance appears to be struggling with his appeal, especially among younger voters. His candidacy was expected to lend some youthful energy into the Republican bid, but instead, the 40-year-old appears to...
UN Secures Humanitarian Pauses With Israel for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory....
CHP Has 1 in 6 Jobs Vacant Despite Big Raises, Newsom’s Hiring Push
The California Highway Patrol has hundreds of job openings and a higher-than-usual vacancy rate. A new contract for CHP officers increases their pay by boosting a number of incentives, such as seniority pay and extra money for officers with police dogs. About one in six California Highway Patrol positions are...
Coffee Pot Fire Grows to More Than 5,500 Acres in Tulare County
The Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County has expanded by 1,131 acres, bringing the total area burned to 5,683 acres with 0% containment, according to officials from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Currently, 1,429 personnel are engaged in battling the blaze, supported by 46 engines, 11 water tenders, 15...
Immigrant Home-Buying Aid and Early Prison Release Bills Spark CA Fireworks
In the final days of California's legislative session, some Democratic lawmakers are pushing controversial bills that could put their colleagues in a tough spot during an election year. It's not that California lawmakers shouldn't aim high, but in an election year, they might avoid taking on bills that could upset...
Chargers Begin Jim Harbaugh Era With Plenty of Questions on Offense
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Chargers are entering a new era under head coach Jim Harbaugh, but face numerous questions on offense as they look to turn things around after a disappointing 5-12 season in 2023. High Expectations for Harbaugh's NFL Return After winning a national championship at the...
LA Rams Begin Life Without Star Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald. It Might Not Be Fun.
LOS ANGELES — Life after Aaron Donald could be difficult for the Rams, whose entire defense was built on the bedrock of No. 99's phenomenal skills throughout coach Sean McVay's first seven seasons. Los Angeles will be much more ordinary without the retired defensive tackle, who will be replaced with...