KYIV, Ukraine — A British safety adviser working with a team of Reuters journalists was killed when a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, the news agency confirmed. Ryan Evans, 38, was staying at the Hotel Sapphire with colleagues in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region when...
More Than 1,000 Personnel Now Battling Tulare County’s Coffee Pot Fire
The Coffee Pot Fire in Tulare County has expanded to 3,434 acres and remains at 0% containment, according to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks officials Monday morning. The fire threatens 19 structures and has injured two firefighters. The response includes six engines, nine water tenders, nine helicopters, 20 bulldozers,...
Danny Jansen Set to Make History as First Player to Appear for Both Teams in Same Game
BOSTON — Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player to appear in the same game for both teams. Jansen was in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays when they faced Boston on...
Trump Threatens to Skip Debate as Harris Campaign Pushes for Live Microphones
The campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are arguing in advance of their high-stakes Sept. 10 debate over whether microphones should be muted except for the candidate whose turn it is to speak. Both Harris and Trump Are Under Pressure While it's common for campaigns...
Adventure Turns to Tragedy as Three Utahns Drown in Sierra Whirlpool
Three friends from Utah drowned Friday night after being caught in a whirlpool while rappelling in the Sierra Nevada mountains, reports KSL.com. David Bell, Jeannine Skinner, and Peter On were among a group of 13 on a canyoneering trip at Seven Teacups in Tulare County. Bell's sister, Cyndi Miller, said...
Harbaugh Lauds Herbert, Other Chargers for 2-Hour Elevator Ordeal
ARLINGTON — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh lauded quarterback Justin Herbert and other players who were stuck in an elevator for two hours at the team hotel the night before a preseason game at Dallas. Elevator Incident Details Harbaugh said Herbert was among "11 or 12 of our players"...
Three McLane High School Students Arrested in Gang-Related Violence
Detectives with the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium arrested three male students at McLane High School in connection with gang-related violence near a Fresno Auto Zone store, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said on Saturday. The suspects, two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were booked into juvenile hall on gun-related charges. The...
Are Tomatoes a Fruit? 7 Food Classification Arguments That Never End
Prepare to be shocked by these revelations about food that will challenge your opinion around its classification. Could tomatoes belong in the fruit aisle, and should cereals be shelved next to canned soups? Find out where you stand in these heated debates about food classification. The Dairy Dilemma: Plant-Based Milk...
Giants Fall in Seattle Despite Home Runs by Ramos and McCray
SEATTLE — Bryan Woo pitched seven strong innings, and the Seattle Mariners capitalized on two hit batters in the sixth to score twice and beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday. The game was tied at 2-2 when Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch leading off the sixth....
Grapes Help Push Fresno County Ag to Record $8.6B. Cracks Show in Almonds, Pistachios.
Fresno County's crops brought in a record $8.6 billion in 2023 with grapes holding the top spot for the second year after displacing almonds, which continue to decline. "Although individual commodities may experience difficulties from year to year, Fresno County continues to supply the highest quality of food and fiber...