The Group of 5 conferences, including the Mountain West, are set to discuss the possibility of creating their own football playoff system. According to Yahoo! Sports reporter Ross Dellenger, commissioners from the Group of 5 will meet in Dallas next week to explore various issues, including the potential for a...
US Official Says Mideast Mediators Are Preparing to Implement Cease-Fire Deal Before Final Agreement
JERUSALEM — A U.S. official said Friday that mediators are preparing to implement a Gaza cease-fire and hostage-swap deal to end the 10-month Israel-Hamas war before a final agreement is set. The official, who spoke to reporters on condition of anonymity, said the proposal currently on the table basically bridges...
Kihn of Rock and Roll: Greg Kihn of ’80s ‘Jeopardy’ Song Fame Dies at 75
SAN FRANCISCO — Greg Kihn, a rock and roll musician best known for his '80s hit songs "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song," has died. Kihn died of Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, his management team said in a statement posted to Kihn's website. He was 75. From Baltimore to San Francisco:...
Father-and-Son Team of Eugene and Dan Levy to Co-Host the Emmys
NEW YORK — Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will make history at the Emmy Awards next month as the first ever father and son co-hosts. "We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmy's stage as hosts," said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego in a statement...
Explore Clovis Unified’s New Satoshi Hirayama Elementary and Its Namesake’s Legacy
Clovis Unified School District marked a significant milestone in its history with the grand opening of its latest educational facility, Satoshi Hirayama Elementary School, on Thursday. The event brought together educators, students, and community members to celebrate and honor the legacy of Satoshi "Fibber" Hirayama. “This is an exciting day...
USWNT Follows Olympic Gold by Reclaiming Top Spot in Rankings After 12-Month Absence
ZURICH — The U.S. women's soccer team returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings Friday after winning gold last weekend at the Paris Olympics. Mallory Swanson's goal helped secure the team its fifth Olympic gold medal — and the first since the 2012 London Games — by beating...
Bulldogs’ D-Coordinator Kevin Coyle: ‘We Have More Depth Than in the Past’
Fresno State defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle evaluated the tape from last Saturday's scrimmage and something stood out that raised his confidence in his group — depth. "We have more depth than what we have had in the past and that'll be a plus for us," said Coyle. "The rotation will...
Do CA Legislators ‘Shop’ for Lobbying Jobs Before They Exit?
With some of the year's biggest decisions still pending, nearly a quarter of California's 120 lawmakers may soon be unemployed. Many of them are thinking about their next job as the Legislature wraps up this month. If past experience is any guide, at least one in five departing lawmakers will...
Harbaugh Says Kaepernick Will Not Be a Player or Coach With the Chargers This Season
EL SEGUNDO — If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest. And it will only be as a member of Jim Harbaugh's coaching staff. "I love Colin, but he's not going to be on the coaching staff, which...
4 Arrested in Killing of Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police arrested four people on Thursday in the fatal shooting of former "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor. Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, and Sergio Estrada, all 18 years old, were booked on arrest warrants for murder. Frank Olano, 22, was booked for being an alleged accessory...