Opinion by Paul Krugman on August 19, 2024. On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first big economic policy speech as the Democratic presidential nominee. It was, of course, very different from the “economic” speech and news conferences Donald Trump has held in the past couple of weeks. For...
Harley-Davidson Rethinks DEI Policy After Backlash, Shifts Production to Thailand
Harley-Davidson announced early Monday on X that it is reexamining its DEI policy. The company acknowledged a negative backlash on social media, attributing it to attempts "to divide the Harley-Davidson community." We remain committed to listening to all members of our community as we continue on our journey together as...
Protesters Gather in Chicago on Democratic Convention’s Opening Day
CHICAGO — Hundreds of left-wing protesters were preparing to march in Chicago on Monday as the Democratic National Convention got underway nearby, providing an early test of the city’s security preparations and of Vice President Kamala Harris’ attempts to project a sense of intraparty unity. Two Protests Planned for Opening...
Trouble Paying Your PG&E Bill? Workshops in Fresno Can Help
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding two workshops this week in Fresno for customers struggling to pay their utility bills and needing help. More customers, including those with moderate incomes, are now eligible for assistance through two REACH (Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help) programs, to which PG&E has...
Merced County Local Races Take Shape for November Ballot. Who’s Running?
Now that the filing period has closed for Merced County candidates to run for office, we are getting a better look at the choices before voters on Nov. 5. There's no shortage of competitive races to keep voters watching over the upcoming months. For example, in the county seat of...
Former US Rep George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Identity Theft in His Federal Case
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress. The New York Republican entered the plea in a courtroom in Long Island just weeks before...
Can You Help Fresno Police Crack Two Weekend Homicides?
Fresno detectives want the public's help in tracking down the assailants responsible for separate homicides over the weekend. Shooting Kills 21-Year-Old Christopher Worthy, 21, died after being shot at about 1 a.m. Saturday near Santa Clara Avenue and B Street in southwest Fresno, the police department said Monday morning in...
Harvey Weinstein Will Remain Locked Up in New York While Awaiting Rape Retrial
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there. But after the New York case...
Did Taylor Swift Endorse Trump? No, but He Claims She Did Anyway
Donald Trump says "I accept!" in response to what he perceives as a Taylor Swift endorsement, seizing on the idea that her fan base could boost his campaign. On Sunday, former President Trump used his social network, Truth Social, to share images suggesting that Taylor Swift's fan base, known as...
DC Councilmember Known for Pushing Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Is Arrested on Bribery Charge
WASHINGTON — A District of Columbia councilmember known for promoting antisemitic conspiracy theories accepted over $150,000 in bribes in exchange for pressuring D.C. employees to extend city contracts for violence intervention services, authorities alleged in court records unsealed Monday. Trayon White Sr., a Democrat who ran an unsuccessful mayoral campaign...