Former President Donald Trump began his prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday with a message of unity, presenting a softer image of himself that appeared aimed at courting undecided voters. But then he went on for an hour and a half, a long verbal walk through the...
Challengers, Incumbents File Early in Fresno-Area School Board Races
Challengers and some incumbents in Fresno-area School Board races got off to a fast start this week filing the required paperwork with the Fresno County Elections Office to be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Two Clovis Unified School District trustees, Hugh Awtrey and Yolanda Moore, were among the...
‘Trumpmania’: Hulk Hogan Rips Off His Shirt, and Republicans Go Wild
Hulk Hogan, the theatrical former professional wrestler, teed up former President Donald Trump on Thursday at the Republican National Convention with a rousing speech in which he ripped off his suit jacket and shirt, revealing a red Trump-Vance tank top to raucous cheers. Trump is Hogan's 'Hero' Hogan, whose real...
Top UN Court Says Israel’s Presence in Occupied Palestinian Territories Is Illegal
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top U.N. court says Israel's presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is “unlawful” and called on it to end. The Court's Non-Binding Opinion The International Court of Justice said in its non-binding opinion issued Friday that Israel has abused its status as the occupying power...
Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Flights, Banks, Media Outlets and Companies Around the World
FRANKFURT, Germany — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air on Friday after a faulty software update disrupted companies and services around the world and highlighted their dependence on just a handful of providers. The trouble with the update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike...
If Californians Vote to Ban Slavery This Fall, Will Prisoners Get a Raise?
Californians in the November election will vote on a ballot measure that would change the state Constitution to ban the practice of forced labor in jails and prisons, a proposal advocates say would wipe out a legacy of enslavement that dates to the 19th century. If Proposition 6 passes, correctional...
California Helped GOP Take Control of the House in 2022. Biden’s Decision Could Swing Districts in 2024.
As Democrats in California and across the country scramble to decide if they want President Joe Biden to remain in the race, a concerned U.S. Rep. Mike Levin of San Juan Capistrano had two options: Speak out, or hold back. Both were the wrong choice in the eyes of the...
Wine Judging Explained: How Taste Buds and Palates Evolve
Have you ever wondered how the wine judges score wine? Tony Kirk, owner of Birdstone Winery, explains the process on how wine is judged.
Clovis Unified Bond Measure Would Modernize 67-Year-Old School, Complete Brand-New Campus
Clovis Unified is asking voters in November to approve a $400 million bond measure that will have millions of dollars for upgrades and modernization at schools such as 67-year-old Nelson Elementary, where district leaders met Thursday afternoon to kick off the district's bond measure education campaign. The district can't spend...
Costa: It’s Time for Biden ‘to Pass the Torch’ and Drop Out of Race
Fresno Democratic Congressmember Jim Costa says President Joe Biden should end his re-election campaign. “President Biden has been an incredible President who has led this country back to strength after the Pandemic. I am proud of the work we have done to pass monumental legislation that is leading to the...