MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Calif. — When Farwa Ali and her family wanted to buy a bigger home, Mountain House, California, seemed to check all of their boxes. Fast-Growing Mountain House Community The fast-growing community, just 40 miles inland from where they were living in the San Francisco Bay Area, offered good...
Daughtry and Blink-182 Bring the Fireworks This Fourth of July Weekend
There's going to be plenty of fireworks taking place this Fourth of July weekend. The Fireworks Extravaganza at Chukchansi Park and the celebration at The Pines Resort at Bass Lake are ones you won't want to miss. The events that are going to make the biggest explosions will be Daughtry...
Visalia Man Gets Life Sentence for DUI Crash That Killed Pregnant Mother and Her Baby
A 30-year-old Visalia man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for a DUI crash that resulted in two deaths, the Tulare County District Attorney's office said. On June 15, 2018, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a head-on collision on State Highway 63, south of Avenue 392 near Cutler....
Clovis Planners Approve Care Facility Despite Neighbors’ Protests
The Clovis Planning Commission approved a congregate care facility allowing individuals to stay for a minimum of 18 months, despite community objections citing potential devaluation of nearby homes and increased traffic. The facility will offer services such as medical supervision, skilled nursing, and on-site dialysis treatment. Site Location
Maddy Institute Gets City of Fresno Grant for Legislative Internships
The Maddy Institute was awarded a $150,000 grant from the City of Fresno following the passage of the city’s budget on June 20. The grant will be used to expand The Maddy Institute’s legislative internship program over the next several years and provide more opportunities to San Joaquin Valley students...
Biden Commits to Continue Despite Declining Congressional Support
WASHINGTON — A defiant President Joe Biden vowed on Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness. But in an ominous sign for the president, a leading ally publicly suggested a way that the party might choose someone else. Top Aide...
Keep Pets Safe this Fourth of July: Fresno County Animal Shelter Offers Tips
As the Fourth of July festivities draw near, the Fresno County Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to prioritize the safety of their beloved animals during this celebratory week. The startling sounds and dazzling lights of fireworks displays can cause pets to panic and potentially run away from home. “The...
How a ‘Once in a Century’ Broadband Investment Plan Could Go Wrong
Starting next week, California residents have 30 days to challenge maps that will determine how $1.8 billion is distributed to increase internet access in the state. Actually getting the California Public Utilities Commission to accept changes to the federal maps is quite difficult, which internet access advocates with educational backgrounds...
Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning Writer of ‘Chinatown,’ Dies at 89
NEW YORK — Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of "Shampoo," "The Last Detail" and other acclaimed films whose work on "Chinatown" became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was 89. Towne died Monday surrounded by...
Coco Gauff Advances to 3rd Round at Wimbledon
LONDON — Coco Gauff likes No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. It's where she beat Venus Williams back in 2019 when Gauff made her Wimbledon debut at age 15. On Wednesday, Gauff beat qualifier Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the third round at the All England Club. “This is...