By Thomas L. Friedman on July 23, 2024. Netanyahu's Address When I think about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address on Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress, the first thing that comes to mind is the famous dictum “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where...
Ag Districts to Fund Water Projects in Disadvantaged West Fresno County Communities
Four large agricultural water districts have kicked in an initial $580,000 to pay for water projects in several communities dotting the vast farming areas of western Fresno County. The funding amount will remain the same until the districts revisit the program in three years. The four districts – Central California...
This Adoptable Kitty Is a Cuddly Little Lap Panther
Polished-to-purrfect Willie was born, along with his sweet brother, Cabernet, to a stray mom kitty. They were found to be so friendly and irresistible that they have been nurtured in a great foster home so they would have a chance for a bright future. When love-bug Willie isn’t playing with...
Fresno Cold Case Detectives Arrest Suspect in 2019 Murder
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit has arrested Angel Romero, 29, of Fresno, in connection with the 2019 gun homicide of Andres Cardenas, 75, of Dinuba. Romero was arrested Sunday and booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of murder, possession of cocaine for sale, and being...
Fresno State Prof’s Research Links Voting to Property Values
Could housing prices affect the outcome of the 2024 presidential election? Property values can influence homeowning voters to switch political parties, according to a research article co-authored by Fresno State Professor Andres Jauregui, director of the Gazarian Real Estate Center at the Craig School of Business. “Housing Performance and the...
The 49ers Are Missing 2 Stars With Trent Williams Holding out of Camp and Brandon Aiyuk Holding In
SANTA CLARA — When the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp on Wednesday there was much more intrigue about the players not on the field than the ones taking part in practice. Aiyuk Watches Practice in Street Clothes All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is holding out as he seeks a...
Fresno Gaza Supporters Call on Costa, Padilla to End Support of Arms Sales to Israel
A coalition of local groups opposed to continuing military action against Palestinians called on Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) to end their support of American military aid to Israel on Wednesday. The coalition's news conference and daylong protest coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...
Stock Market Today: A Wipeout on Wall Street Sends the S&P 500 Down by 2.3% as Big Tech Skids
NEW YORK — A wipeout on Wednesday sent U.S. stock indexes to their worst losses since 2022 after profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet helped suck momentum from Wall Street's frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology. The S&P 500 tumbled 2.3% for its fifth drop in the last six days. The Dow...
France Beats US and Morocco Gets a Win Against Argentina in a Wild Start to Olympic Soccer
MARSEILLE — Stunning goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise helped France to a 3-0 victory over the United States in the Olympic men's soccer tournament on Wednesday. Loic Bade added the third with a late header to seal a win that had looked in doubt until former Arsenal striker...
John Mayall, Tireless and Influential British Blues Pioneer, Dies at 90
LONDON — John Mayall, the British blues musician whose influential band the Bluesbreakers was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died. He was 90. A statement on Mayall's Instagram page announced his death Tuesday, saying the musician died Monday at his home in...