Armando Castro, 30, of Fresno was arrested following a home invasion robbery and burglary. Castro, who has a history of criminal offenses, was taken into custody and booked into Fresno County Jail on charges that include burglary, robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of stolen...
A Half-Century of Roaring Passion: Cobras, Shelby Mustangs & The People Who Love Them
COSTA MESA —The Cobra Owners Club of America-Orange County just threw a party that made Woodstock look like a quiet evening at home. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Concours de Nice 2024 was a full-throttle celebration of everything that makes automotive culture worth getting your hands greasy for. Held at...
On a Night for Doubling up, Lilly King Also Takes Home an Engagement Ring
INDIANAPOLIS — On a night for doubling up at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Lilly King left with another big prize. An engagement ring. Ryan Murphy, Regan Smith, Kate Douglass and King all claimed a second individual event at the Paris Games with their performances Thursday in the temporary pool...
Paris Awaits for Sha’Carri, Lyles and Dozens More, but Olympic Spots Must Be Earned at Trials
EUGENE — The endorsement deals have been signed, the commercials have been shot. In some cases, an airline ticket — maybe for friend or a family member — has already been purchased. There is one more item to scratch off the list before everyone from Sha’Carri Richardson to Noah Lyles...
New York Commission Suspends Garcia for a Year and Rules His Win Over Haney a No-Contest
Ryan Garcia was suspended for a year by the New York State Athletic Commission, which also ruled Thursday that his April 20 victory over Devin Haney would be considered a no-contest after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The commission also said Garcia would have to forfeit the $1 million...
Fresno Police Will Target Dangerous Drivers on Saturday
The Fresno Police Department is conducting a traffic safety operation Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., focusing on dangerous driver behaviors that threaten the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Officers will focus on speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield or provide the right of way to bicyclists and pedestrians, and...
How Misleading Videos Are Trailing Biden as He Battles Age Doubts
President Joe Biden has many adversaries in this year’s election. There are his Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And then there is the distorted, online version of himself, a product of often misleading videos that play into and reinforce voters’ long-standing concerns...
Bragg Asks Judge to Extend Trump’s Gag Order, Citing Deluge of Threats
NEW YORK — Manhattan prosecutors said Friday that a judge should keep in place major elements of the gag order imposed on Donald Trump before his criminal trial, citing dozens of threats that have been made against officials connected to the case. Gag Order Bans Trump from Certain Actions The...
Still Need Your Landline? California Just Stopped AT&T from Pulling the Plug
California’s Public Utilities Commission this week rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option. Its 4-0 vote came after a judge determined the application by AT&T California was “fatally flawed.” AT&T is the “carrier of last resort” for California, an...
Fresno Council Cracks Down on Dog Breeders and Raises Spending Limit
In addition to approving a $2 billion budget, and holding a hearing to raise garbage rates, the Fresno City Council also tackled policy issues of note on Thursday. The city council approved a moratorium on dog breeding, created a policy to restrict signs in council chambers, and increased the threshold...