This week, we lost Parnelli Jones at the age of 90. A friend, mentor, and giant in the world of racing, Parnelli's impact on my career was immeasurable. Working with him on the book "The Cars of Val Miletich and Parnelli Jones," traveling to Indy twice, and making the unforgettable...
Records Tumble in Southwest US as Temperatures Soar Well Into Triple Digits and 122 in Death Valley
RENO, Nev. — Records tumbled across the Southwest United States on Thursday as temperatures soared past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) from southeast California to Arizona, where the region’s first heat wave of the year was expected to maintain its grip for at least another day. Although the official...
YouTuber Charged for Having a Helicopter Blast a Lamborghini with Fireworks, Authorities Say
A YouTuber who specializes in “car shenanigans” is facing federal charges after authorities said he directed a video in which two people in a helicopter blasted fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini from above. Alex Choi Faces Federal Charges Alex Choi, 24, is charged with causing the placement of an explosive...
Defense Begins Calling Witnesses in Hunter Biden’s Federal Gun Trial After Prosecution Rests Case
WILMINGTON, Del. — Federal prosecutors wrapped up their gun case against Hunter Biden on Friday with two final witnesses in their effort to prove that the president's son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form when he said he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. Prosecutors called an FBI...
Why Gavin Newsom’s Gun Control Constitutional Amendment Hasn’t Gone Beyond California
One year after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed changing the U.S. Constitution to place new restrictions on gun ownership, no other states have joined his campaign for a 28th amendment. Even as Newsom continues to tout the effort — largely through social media advertisements that encourage people to sign a “petition”...
UC Davis Study Reveals Alarming Bullying Rates Among AAPI Youth in California
Bullying is a persistent issue among Asian American and Pacific Islander youth in California, concludes a recent UC Davis study. The study pinpoints at-risk groups and high-bullying regions for the first time. Based on data from more than 300,000 AAPI students surveyed between 2015 and 2021, key findings include: At-Risk...
Lakers Conduct a Public Coaching Search, Considering Hurley and Redick, in Hopes of Pleasing LeBron
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search has been very public, seemingly chaotic and dominated by famous names. Totally Hollywood, in other words. The Lakers' reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin...
49ers OL Coach Explains Why They Didn’t Need a Big Investment to Upgrade the Line
SANTA CLARA — The amount of talent on the San Francisco 49ers' offense can be staggering at times. The Niners have five skilled position players who have been first- or second-team All-Pros the past three seasons, an MVP finalist in quarterback Brock Purdy and the best left tackle in football...
Woman’s 2023 Death Was First Fatal Black Bear Attack on a Human in California Records, Officials Say
DOWNIEVILLE — A woman found dead last year in a mountain community was the victim of the first documented fatal black bear attack on a human in California, authorities said. The death occurred in Downieville, a tiny town in the Sierra Nevada, two hours northeast of the state capital, Sacramento...
Need a Passport? Special Event in Exeter Will Ease the Process
On Saturday, you can take your vacation plans abroad to the Exeter Post Office Passport Fair. The post office, at 135 S. D Street, is holding a passport fair for residents of Exeter and surrounding areas from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Professionals will help you begin the process of...