MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump has become the official Republican presidential nominee after receiving the votes of enough delegates at the Republican National Convention. Trump has been the presumptive nominee for months. But it was the vote of RNC delegates in Milwaukee that made it official Monday afternoon. Trump hit the necessary...
Who is JD Vance? Things to Know About Donald Trump’s Pick for Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate as he looks to return to the White House. Here are some things to know about Vance, a 39-year-old Republican now in his first term in the Senate:...
13 Prime Steak Owners Get You All Yolked up at New Clovis Eatery
The owners of one of Clovis' most popular steak restaurants has a new eatery catered to the earlier part of the day. Yolked Kitchen opened last week, serving American regional breakfast food at Willow and Nees avenues. "We have everything from the classic potatoes, eggs and sausage and bacon all...
Donald Trump Picks Sen. J.D. Vance as Running Mate
MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders. He says...
Gov. Gavin Newsom: California Leads Nation in Economic Growth and Expansion
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office pointed to the state's achievements over the past three months on Monday, including its continued position as the world's fifth-largest economy. Other highlights cited: record-breaking tourism spending, robust job creation in the fast food sector, and expanded corporate presence in San Francisco. California maintained its standing...
Fresno Council Zoom Bomber Indicted on Federal Charges
The alleged ring leader of a Zoom bombing group that used racist language at several Fresno City Council meetings four years ago is now under federal indictment. In an indictment unsealed last month, the federal government accuses Mohammad Amr Alhashemi — a Syrian national from Albania, attending college in England...
Fresno Unified’s Early Registration for Elementary School Kids Is Underway
Parents who want to register their children for transitional kindergarten through sixth grade in Fresno Unified School District can take advantage of the district's early registration that kicked off Monday morning. Early registration is Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Fresno Adult School, Room 221, 2500...
Fresno Actor KP Phagnasay Breaks Big Onto the Small Screen
Fresno actor and filmmaker Khetphet "KP" Phagnasay has come a long way to make it onto small screens worldwide. Back in 2016, KP was my acting coach over at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. A few years years later, he's giving the world a master class with standout performances on...
What to Know About the Attempt on Trump’s Life and Its Aftermath
The FBI is still trying to determine a motive behind Saturday's attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump, while the tone of this week's Republican convention in Milwaukee likely will be dominated by the violence. A former fire chief who was killed at Trump's Pennsylvania rally is being remembered as...
Dustin May Undergoes Season-Ending Esophagus Surgery as Dodgers Rotation Takes Another Hit
DETROIT — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May had esophagus surgery and won't return this season, another setback for him and the team’s banged-up pitching staff. May needed the procedure to repair a tear after he experienced discomfort following a dinner earlier in the week, the Dodgers confirmed Sunday. Impact...