NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Friday after a key U.S. government report on inflation bolstered expectations on Wall Street that the Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates next month for the first time in more than four years. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in morning trading, with...
California’s Fast Food Workers Got a $20 Minimum Wage, but Is It Working? It’s Debatable
Every session of the California Legislature seems to produce at least one bill that generates high-octane political debate and media attention. As the 2023-24 session winds down this week, Senate Bill 1047, which would impose rules on artificial intelligence developers, is generating fierce lobbying and drawing global interest. During the...
In First Sit-Down Interview of Her Presidential Campaign, Harris Says ‘My Values Have Not Changed’
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday "my values have not changed," as she was questioned along with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in their first major television interview of their presidential campaign. The interview with CNN's Dana Bash gives Harris a chance to quell criticism...
Are the Giants Dead? Looks Like It After ‘Awful’ Shutout Loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Aaron Civale and Aaron Ashby combined on a two-hit shutout and William Contreras stole home to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 6-0 on Thursday. The NL Central-leading Brewers (77-56) won two of three from the Giants. They are 9 1/2 games ahead of the...
Brandon Aiyuk Agrees to 4-Year, $120 Million Deal With 49ers
SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk's long contract dispute with San Francisco ended Thursday when he agreed on a four-year contract to stay with the 49ers. A person familiar with the deal says the sides came to the agreement Thursday after Aiyuk missed his second straight practice despite being cleared by...
Former Bulldog Tommy Hopfe Is Assigned to the Fresno Grizzlies
Tommy Hopfe, who starred at Fresno State before becoming the Colorado Rockies ninth-round draft round pick in July, has been assigned to the Fresno Grizzlies. Hopfe will make his Grizzlies debut on Thursday night, batting seventh and playing left field at Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia in a game starting...
Big Fresno Fair Announces Final Two Acts for 2024 Concert Series
The Big Fresno Fair announced it is bringing Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, on Oct. 5, and The All-American Rejects, on Oct. 11, as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series. These shows will complete the 2024 lineup, which features Sugar Ray, The Righteous Brothers, G-Eazy, and more. Pre-Sale and...
Hot Mess in North Fresno After Trash Truck Dumps Burning Load
A Republic Services trash truck turned up the heat in an unexpected way at the corner of Beechwood and Sugar Pine avenues in Fresno at about 1:45 p.m. Thursday. The truck driver noticed smoke wafting from his rig, and before he could say "dumpster fire," passing drivers started waving him...
Valley Children’s Says Its Planned Shopping and Living ‘Village’ Will Pay Dividends
Valley Children's released plans for a new office, retail, and housing hub they say will sustain the hospital into the future as other medical facilities face bankruptcies and closures. At the Madera campus, The Hill will be a 443-acre, mixed-use center divided into five districts. The development's goal is to...
Latinas Are the New Driving Force in US Economy: Study
New research reveals how Latinas are supercharging the U.S. economy. In fact, if every Latina in America lived in a single state, they would produce and consume more than 47 states — outpaced only by California, Texas, and New York. These are among the findings in a new study from...