DETROIT — The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union's "job" in this year's election was to defeat Trump. The...
War Gives Palestinian Olympians a Wider Role: Athlete-Diplomats
PARIS — Taliyah Brooks gingerly approached the athlete as he lay on the grass and asked her question in a voice just louder than a whisper. “Do you have a pin?” she began, squeezing her shoulders together in a nervous shrug and offering a slight smile. She needn’t have worried....
School Board Candidate List in Clovis Now Includes a Kardashian
The field of candidates running for the Clovis Unified School Board Area 2 seat has gotten more crowded, with three women now vying to replace outgoing Trustee David DeFrank. The candidates are DeFrank's wife, Molly; Wilma Tom Hashimoto, executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Fresno and Madera...
Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia Faces Resignation Calls Amid Allegations
The Kern County Democratic Party has demanded that Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia step down from his position on the city council. This call comes in response to allegations about the mayor on social media. The San Joaquin Valley Sun reported about "a social media post alleging the Kern County mayor...
Can You Make a Great Film Short in 72 Hours? Find Out Friday at CMAC Event
What kind of film can be made in 72 hours? Find out Friday at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Ave., in downtown Fresno when films by those who answered the challenge are screened. Doors open at 6 p.m. for CMAC's 72-Hour Film Race screening event, and admission is free. "We are...
Katie Ledecky Adds Another Gold to Record-Tying Medals Collection
NANTERRE, France — On a night when Léon Marchand was attempting an audacious double, Katie Ledecky proved again she’s a sure bet in swimming’s longest event. Ledecky romped to the eighth Olympic gold medal of her brilliant career and 12th medal overall with a runaway victory in the 1,500-meter freestyle...
Donald Trump Falsely Questions Kamala Harris’ Race as He Appears at Gathering of Black Journalists
CHICAGO — Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile. Trump Makes False Claims on Harris The Republican former president claimed that Harris, the...
Fresno Needs More Nurses. Will This New Training Program Be the Answer?
A new nurse training program is opening in Fresno and is designed to help close the gap in the region's nursing corps. Samuel Merritt University, a private university based in Oakland, will operate the center in north Fresno, which has its grand opening on Thursday. The center will be home...
Health Officials Warn of Valley Fever Outbreak Linked to Lightning in a Bottle Festival
The California Department of Public Health has issued a health alert after five attendees of the Lightning in a Bottle festival were diagnosed with Valley fever. The event, which drew over 20,000 people to Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, has raised concerns about potential exposure to the respiratory infection....
Bitwise Settling With Employees for $20 Million. How Much Will Each Get?
It could be a happy holiday for nearly 700 former Bitwise Industries employees. The bankrupt company preliminarily has settled a class action lawsuit for $20 million. Attorney Roger Bonakdar of Fresno estimates the settlement will mean about $15,000 for each employee, which could be paid by the end of the...