WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court extended the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election, reducing the chance that Trump could be tried before the November election. In a historic ruling, the justices said Monday for the first time that former presidents can be...
National Forest Closed in Area of the 11,000-Acre Basin Fire Northeast of Fresno
Sierra National Forest officials ordered the close of the forest in the area of the Basin Fire on Sunday morning. The closure order, which will stand through July 30, came as nearly 700 personnel worked to slow the growth of the wildfire northeast of Fresno. Click https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra for the forest order and area map....
Kamala Harris Could Win This Election. Let Her.
Opinion by Lydia Polgreen on June 28, 2024. Like many Americans who watched the presidential debate Thursday night, I knew when it was over that there was no way I was going to sleep. So I did something I almost never do: tuned in to the pundit commentary on cable...
New Fresno State Study Shows South Fresno Job Growth Down Despite Industrial Development
Once a quiet countryside neighborhood east of Highway 41, the area of Orange and Central avenues in south Fresno is now at the center of an industrial boom, home to both an Amazon fulfillment center and Ulta Beauty distribution center. While some say it means good business for the local...
Central Valley’s Largest Physician Group Rebrands as ‘Inspire’
The Central Valley's largest independent medical group has rebranded as Inspire Health Medical Group. Originally Central California Faculty Medical Group, the more-than 300 physicians provide care for patients and teach at facilities throughout the area. "For more than 45 years, we have ensured access to a level of vital medical...
Prospect of Low-Priced Chinese EVs Reaching US from Mexico Poses Threat to Automakers
WASHINGTON — It's a scenario that terrifies America's auto industry. Chinese carmakers set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules. Once in place, they send ultra-low-priced electric vehicles streaming into the United States. As the Chinese EVs go on sale across the country, America's homegrown EVs —...
Baby Cousin with Cancer Inspires Girls to Sew Hospital Gowns for Sick Kids Worldwide
FREEHOLD, N.J. — Fighting brain cancer, little Giada Demma was lying in her pediatric hospital bed, her tiny body virtually swimming in a drab green hospital gown. Her cousin Giuliana Demma remembers looking at the 1-year-old and thinking how sad the scene was: a small child awash in an ugly...
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates at a more than two-decade high in an attempt to wrestle inflation lower. That policy has proved especially painful for poorer families. By Jeanna Smialek and Claire Hogan c.2024 The New York Times Company Distributed by The New York Times Licensing Group
Sunshine Found: A Tale of Two Furry Friends
Sunny and Cher, the inseparable duo who found their temporary haven at Sunnyside High School last summer, captured the hearts of all who crossed their paths. Cher, the wise matriarch at 5 years old, and Sunny, her energetic 2-year-old offspring, became local celebrities during their stay. Despite countless attempts by...
Comedy Legend Martin Mull, Star of ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Arrested Development,’ Dies at 80
LOS ANGELES — Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including “Roseanne” and “Arrested Development,” has died, his daughter said Friday. He was 80. Mull Died at Home on Thursday Mull's daughter, TV writer...