TROON, Scotland — Xander Schauffele won the British Open on Sunday for his second major of the year, delivering a masterpiece at Royal Troon with a 6-under 65 to overcome a two-shot deficit and give the Americans a sweep of the four majors for the first time since 1982. Schauffele,...
Biden Drops Out of Race, Scrambling the Campaign for the White House
President Joe Biden abandoned his campaign for a second term under intense pressure from fellow Democrats on Sunday, upending the race for the White House in a dramatic last-minute bid to find a new candidate who can stop former President Donald Trump from returning to the White House. “It has...
President Joe Biden Drops Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. Biden's Decision The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s...
Protecting Domestic Wells a Key Piece of Southern Fresno County Groundwater Agency’s Planning
A million-dollar program to keep residential wells flowing across a swath of southern Fresno and northern Kings counties is getting underway through a program spearheaded by one of the area's groundwater sustainability agencies. The plan is being funded through land assessments of $6 per acre now, maxing out at $18...
Vibrational Healing Through Bees: Is It Just a Lot of Buzz?
Sound healing - also known as vibroacoustic healing - is a therapeutic practice that uses sound waves to promote emotional and physical well-being. This ancient technique has gained modern popularity as more people seek out natural and holistic ways to improve their health. Would it surprise you to know that...
Hot, Inland California Cities Face the Steepest Water Cuts With New Conservation Mandate
Facing a future of shortages, California is entering a new phase of water conservation: Cities and towns must meet new mandates ramping down use over the next 15 years — and some will be hit harder than others. Approved two weeks ago, the new state rules require 405 cities and...
How and Why to Get a State Seal of Biliteracy | Quick Guide
What is the State Seal of Biliteracy? The State Seal of Biliteracy is a gold, embossed seal that can be affixed to a student's high school diploma or transcript. It is awarded to recognize a student for achieving a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in both...
Young Republicans on Why Their Party Isn’t Reaching Gen Z (And What They Can Do About It)
Polls show that two-thirds of voters aged 18-24 say they don’t identify with the G.O.P. We asked young Republicans why. - By The New York Times Copyright 2024 The New York Times Company
JD Vance Puts the Con in Conservatism
By Paul Krugman on July 18, 2024. JD Vance once feared that Donald Trump might become “America’s Hitler.” Now he’s Trump’s running mate. But never mind that history. Trump and Vance have a lot of things, including this, in common: They’re both con men who despise their most avid supporters....
UC Merced Finally Annexed Into City Limits After Two Decades
"UC Merced, you're in the city!" That declaration was made by the chair of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Merced County on Thursday after a unanimous vote to annex UC Merced into the city of Merced. Leaders with the university, city and Merced County Office of Education attended the...