Fresno’s lack of aquatic sports opportunities, low aquatic participation numbers in Fresno Unified, and the uptick in local drownings should concern everyone. This has become a visual representation of some of the bigger issues that need to be addressed for Fresno to thrive. This visual representation may seem small on...
Netanyahu Seeks Support for War in Gaza With Speech to Congress but Sparks Protests and Boycotts
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will try to bolster U.S. support for his country's fight against Hamas and other Iran-backed militants in a speech before Congress on Wednesday even as many Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott his appearance and protesters amass around the Capitol to condemn the brutal...
Where and When Can You See REO Speedwagon in the Valley?
REO Speedwagon, whose hard-charging rock 'n' roll and melodic ballads are classic rock staples, will perform at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino on Saturday, Sept. 28. Fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, the band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and boasts hits such as "Keep...
49ers GM: We Have No Intention of Dealing Brandon Aiyuk
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of granting star receiver Brandon Aiyuk his trade request and remain committed to getting a long-term extension done with one of their most important offensive players. General manager John Lynch said there are no absolutes but that the 49ers "expect...
Reality Show Contestant Apologizes After Eating Protected Bird
Hunger was part of the challenge for contestants on the reality television show “Race to Survive: New Zealand.” As nine teams trekked, climbed and paddled their way through some of the country’s harshest terrain, they also had to forage and hunt for their own food. New Zealand Issues Warning New...
Wildfires Send About 25,000 Fleeing From Canadian Rockies’ Largest National Park and Nearby Town
EDMONTON, Alberta — Multiple wildfires in the Canadian Rockies' largest national park sent up to 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing west over the last open mountain road Tuesday, navigating through darkness and soot following a government alert during the area's busiest tourist time of the year. "It's wall-to-wall traffic," Carolyn...
Surprise Blast of Rock, Water and Steam Sends Dozens Running for Safety in Yellowstone
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A surprise eruption that shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt dozens of feet into the sky Tuesday sent people running for safety in Yellowstone National Park. An unusually large eruption of one of Yellowstone’s geysers occurred at Biscuit Basin moments ago. pic.twitter.com/b8Ya4iW1H3 — Colin McCarthy...
Review: Candlelight Delivers an Enchanting Performance
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele provided an enchanting evening of music and pageantry on Saturday night in downtown Fresno. These productions take place all over the world and feature a wide range of music through classical instrumentation while surrounded by hundreds — sometimes thousands — of LED candles. The goal...
Fresno State’s All-Time Sacks Leader Will Be Inducted Into Football Ring of Honor
Former Fresno State football linebacker Ron Cox will be inducted into the Ring of Honor this season. Cox, a two-time All-American, will become the program's first defensive player and the 12th overall member of the Ring of Honor. His induction will come at halftime of the Bulldogs' Oct. 26 homecoming...
Watch Out, Fresno. That ‘Summer Cold’ Might Be COVID.
Our poopy wastewater is confirming what many of us in the Valley had already suspected: COVID-19 is on the upswing here this summer. The canary in the COVID coal mine is the region's wastewater systems that are monitored for COVID virus levels by the California Surveillance of Wastewater Systems Network...