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...
Donors Challenged Fresno Pacific to Match Their $1.5M Gift. Was the Goal Reached?
Longtime donors Al and Dotty Warkentine in March set an ambitious goal for the Fresno Pacific University community in March — raise enough money to match the Warkentines' gift of $1.5 million by the end of June. The university announced Friday that its fundraising efforts hit the $1.5 million match...
Garlic, Curry, Fresh Corn – Would You Scream for This Ice Cream?
Forget chocolate or vanilla - this summer's ice cream flavors are wild. From chili pepper-spiked chocolate to pineapple with salted egg yolk, the world of ice cream flavors has expanded in deliciously unexpected ways. Here's a look at some of the strangest ice cream flavors you need to try this...
Meet Po: A Gentle Superhero Looking for a Home
Introducing Po, a lovable doodle mix who’s about 4 or 5 years old and was discovered in an orchard with his buddy—possibly his son—Gruffy. While Po and Gruffy make a great pair, Po deserves his own spotlight. Weighing in at 40 pounds, Po is a model of gentleness and affection....
Largest Housing Provider for Migrant Children Engaged in Pervasive Sexual Abuse, US Says
AUSTIN, Texas — Employees of the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S. repeatedly sexually abused and harassed children in their care for at least eight years, the Justice Department said Thursday, alleging a shocking litany of offenses that took place as the company amassed billions of...
25 Million Watched Trump’s Speech at the RNC on Thursday
The final night of the Republican National Convention, headlined by former President Donald Trump’s first speech since an assassination attempt, drew 25.4 million viewers Thursday night across more than a dozen cable and broadcast networks, Nielsen said. That’s an increase compared with the last night of the RNC in 2020...
City Wants Hard Reset on ArtHop. Don’t Expect Food Trucks or Vendors in August.
A fight between what ArtHop was and what it has become led to a sudden declaration by the city of Fresno to cancel all outdoor food and vendors at the August ArtHop. While city officials and the president of the Downtown Fresno Partnership said it gives the city a chance...
More Victims Come Forward in Dinuba Sex Assault Case
The sexual assault case against Tomas Jimenez, 60, of Dinuba has expanded with new victims coming forward. Originally charged for alleged assaults on four female victims, Jimenez now faces accusations from 21 individuals, according to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Authorities suspect Jimenez primarily operated within the Spanish-speaking community....
‘Twisters’ Is the Long-Awaited Sequel to ‘Twister.’ Where to See It in Fresno.
"Twisters" the long- awaited sequel to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister," tornadoes its way to theaters this weekend. From the producers of the Jurassic Park, Bourne, and Indiana Jones series, the film looks to be a seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride. The film is directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the Oscar nominated...