It has become second nature to scan the horizon for smoke as soon as you leave the house. All ranchers do that almost subconsciously. They fear fire. Uncontrolled fire with high winds. The acrid smell of smoke that begins to grip your nose as you search for the source. There...
Dunlap Becomes First Player in PGA Tour History to Win as an Amateur and a Pro in the Same Year
TRUCKEE — Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying Sunday for a two-point victory in the Barracuda Championship. In January at The American Express in La Quinta, the 20-year-old Dunlap — then a sophomore...
Beltré, Helton, Mauer and Leyland Inducted Into the Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Adrian Beltré, Joe Mauer and Todd Helton were pegged as athletic phenoms from a young age and all three lived up to expectations with their induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers were so sold on Beltré early on that they...
‘Twisters’ Whips up $80.5 Million at Box Office, While ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Looms
Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling " Twisters " to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4,151 theaters in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. That's about $30 million more than analysts expected initially, and makes...
Wildfires: Homes Burn as Flames Descend on a Southern California Neighborhood
RIVERSIDE — Homes burned Sunday when flames descended on a Southern California neighborhood as wildfires popped up across the state amid soaring temperatures. Evacuations Ordered as Hawarden Fire Spreads Evacuations were ordered when the Hawarden Fire grew to more than 400 acres (160 hectares) and spread to a residential area...
LeBron James Selected as Team USA Male Flagbearer for Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
LONDON — LeBron James wasn't totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. This time, he'll be one of the stars of the show. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer...
Harris Praises Biden’s ‘Unmatched’ Legacy, Looks to Lock up the Democratic Nomination
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside amid concerns from within their party that he would be unable to defeat Republican Donald Trump. Democrat Worries About Biden's Fitness for Office Biden's exit Sunday, prompted...
Some Black Families in California Gold Rush Town Fight for Ancestors’ Land
COLOMA — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history. Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around...
Clark, Reese Provide Highlights for the WNBA All-Stars. Someday Soon, It Might Be for the US
PHOENIX — Caitlin Clark delivered the pinpoint passes. Angel Reese supplied the hustle and rebounding. The two WNBA rookies made life difficult for the U.S. Olympic team on Saturday night. Someday soon, the duo might be the ones providing the highlights for the red, white and blue. Clark and Reese...
Ticket Sales Begin for 2024 Granville Home of Hope Benefitting Nonprofits
Granville Homes has announced the launch of the 2024 Granville Home of Hope. Ticket sales began Friday, offering participants a chance to win a new Granville home in the Parc West community of west-central Fresno. Since its inception in 2006, the Granville Home of Hope has raised more than $8.4...