Artists and vendors will have another day each month in downtown Fresno to beckon buyers. City officials announced Wednesday that the new street fair Why Not Wednesday starts Sept. 18. The event — taking place the third Wednesday monthly — will feature vendor booths, live entertainment, food trucks, and of...
Richard Pierce, Former Fresno County Sheriff, Dies at 80
Former Fresno County Sheriff Richard Pierce, a dedicated law enforcement officer who served as Fresno County Sheriff from 1999 to 2007, passed away peacefully on Wednesday with his family by his side. He was 80 years old. Born in Madera on March 27, 1944, Mr. Pierce was raised in the...
US Government Report Says Fluoride at Twice the Recommended Limit Is Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — "with...
RFK Jr. To Speak Friday Amid Speculation He’ll Drop Independent Presidential Bid and Support Trump
PHOENIX — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy's Running Mate Discusses Potential Plans Kennedy's running mate openly discussed...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno Environmental Groups Win Court Fight vs. City Hall
GV Wire's Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about a recent appellate court ruling that forced the city of Fresno to halt projects by local developers. The court agreed with environmental groups who said that City Hall didn't sufficiently review the impacts...
The 2024 Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in Video and Pictures
PEBBLE BEACH — There’s something about rolling out of bed at 3 a.m. that makes you question your life choices — especially when those choices involve driving 150 miles before the sun has even thought about making an appearance. But when the destination is the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, one...
Israeli Prime Minister and Military Issue Rare and Swift Condemnation of Attack by Israel Settlers in West Bank
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military issued rare and swift condemnations of the attack by Israeli settlers on a village in the occupied West Bank that killed at least one Palestinian and injured another. The Aug. 14 attack in the village of Jit, near the city...
NASCAR Regular-Season Title and Playoff Spots at Stake Down the Stretch at Daytona and Darlington
BROOKLYN — NASCAR has just two races remaining in the regular season and a pair of competitions are on the line. Tyler Reddick earned his second win of the season Monday at Michigan International Speedway, giving him the points lead in a closely contested, four-driver race for the regular-season championship....
Some California Dems Want an Arms Embargo on Israel. How Far Will They Push Kamala Harris?
CHICAGO — What will Kamala Harris do about the Gaza war if she's elected president? To some Californians watching, the best indicator might be what she's doing now. The vice president seemed to take a stronger stance against Israel's military response since Hamas' attack on Oct. 7 — calling for...
Alabama Gave a Big Contract to Its GM. Why College Football Teams Are Operating More Like Pros
TUSCALOOSA — Alabama has given one of Kalen DeBoer's key behind-the-scenes staffers, general manager Courtney Morgan, a three-year contract worth nearly $2.5 million — a notable investment by one of the top football programs in the country at a time when colleges teams are increasingly operating like professional franchises. The...