When I began my journalism career 64 years ago, newspapers were virtual licenses to print money because they were the dominant medium for advertising retail businesses such as supermarkets and department stores and the larger public via classified ads. During the 1990s, however, the internet popped up. At first, newspaper...
The US Will Play France at the Paris Games in a Gold-Medal Rematch
PARIS — It's a game the French wanted. It's a game the Americans probably expected. It's a game the world most certainly will be watching. The U.S. vs. France. In Paris. For basketball gold. "Incredible," U.S. forward Kevin Durant said of the storyline, one so good that only the boldest...
Fresno High Area Trustee Race Is Getting Crowded
A third candidate has entered the race for the Fresno Unified School Board in the Fresno High Area. Emma Villa, who is identified as "teacher/advocate/mother," qualified for the ballot on Thursday, according to the Fresno County Elections Office. Villa joins incumbent Andy Levine and Fresno County Board of Education Trustee...
Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Gold to Cap an Olympics Marked by Scrutiny Over Her Sex
PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood. Khelif beat Yang Liu...
Exploring CRŪ: A Wine Tasting Guide in Madera and Fresno
Madera's wine scene is like a well-kept secret — it's not as flashy as Napa or Sonoma, but it’s got a charm all its own. Madera offers a unique environment that lends itself to a variety of grape varieties. The region's warm climate and rich soils make it ideal for...
Bulldogs Have Holes to Fill on Defense, but Skipper Says ‘We’re in a Good Spot’
Senior Devo Bridges knows what the Fresno State defense needs to do to succeed in the 2024 season. "Set the tone. We got to be more physical and stop the run. That's one thing we've focused on and what we needed to improve on," Bridges, a defensive lineman and preseason...
Kurt Angle Takes You Inside the Olympics, WWE, and 13 Years of Sobriety
Kurt Angle will once again be in the main event in Fresno, but he will be on the diamond instead of the ring. Angle — a 12-time pro wrestling world champion, Olympic wrestling gold medalist, WWE and National Wrestling hall of famer — will be a special guest of the...
Donald Trump Secures ‘Major Interview’ with Elon Musk Set for Monday
Former President Donald Trump has announced a "major interview" with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, scheduled for Monday. The news comes as Trump continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. "ON MONDAY NIGHT I'LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!" Trump posted on his...
Are You a Cash App User? You May Be Eligible for a Piece of This $15 Million Settlement
NEW YORK — Current and former Cash App users could be eligible for a hefty piece of a proposed class-action settlement from the popular online payment service. Earlier this year, Cash App Investing and its parent company Block Inc. agreed to pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit that alleged...
Man Who Attacked Police at the US Capitol With Poles Gets 20 Years, One of Longest Jan. 6 Sentences
WASHINGTON — A California man with a history of political violence was sentenced on Friday to 20 years in prison for repeatedly attacking police with flagpoles and other makeshift weapons during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. David Nicholas Dempsey's sentence is among the longest among hundreds...