A Merced County Civil Grand Jury investigation found Merced City School District trustees violated California’s open meeting law and education code on numerous occasions. The violations of the Brown Act, which is the state’s open meeting law, and Education Code stem from the school district failing for months to vote...
FUSD Trustee Jonasson Rosas Billed the District for a Water Conference. She’s Also a Westlands Executive.
Fresno Unified Trustee Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas billed the district thousands of dollars for her attendance at a water policy seminar while also serving on the management team for the nation's largest public water district. In 2023, Jonasson Rosas attended the Water Education for Latino Leaders summit, billing the district $3,995...
Russia Vows ‘Military Response’ to US Missile Deployments in Germany
Russia is preparing military countermeasures in response to the planned U.S. deployment of longer-range, ground-based missiles in Germany, the Russian deputy foreign minister said Thursday, adding that the U.S. move was “destructive to regional safety and strategic stability.” “Without nerves, without emotions, we will develop a military response, first of...
Ice Cube and Cole Swindell Turn up the Heat This Weekend
As if summer in the Valley couldn't get any hotter, a lineup of hip-hop and country artists will add to the sizzle this weekend. The Summer Jam comes to the Save Mart Center with rapper Ice Cube headlining. The Oldschool Block Party Tour rolls to Selland Arena with Stevie B.,...
Some Biden Advisers Are Discussing How to Persuade Him to Step Aside
WASHINGTON — Some longtime aides and advisers to President Joe Biden have become increasingly convinced that he will have to step aside from the campaign, and in recent days they have been trying to come up with ways to persuade him that he should, according to three people briefed on...
Dinuba Man Faces Sexual Assault Charges, More Victims Possible
Tomas Jimenez, 60, of Dinuba, faces multiple charges for allegedly committing sex crimes against four female victims, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward said Thursday. Jimenez has been charged with six felony counts and three misdemeanor counts related to sexual assault and battery, stemming from assaults alleged to have occurred...
‘Normal’ Summer Heat Is Heading to Fresno. When Will Triple Digits End?
The heat dome that's been cooking Central California for more than a week is getting ready to mosey eastward toward the Four Corners region where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona connect, meteorologist J.P. Kalb said Thursday. But we're not out of the furnace quite yet: Fresno...
Oil Tanker Held by Iran for Over a Year Heads Reaches International Waters, Tracking Data Shows
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil tanker held by Iran for over a year after being seized amid tensions between Tehran and the United States reached international waters on Thursday, tracking data showed. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Advantage Sweet traveled through the Strait of Hormuz, where it was seized...
Average Rate on a 30-Year Mortgage Falls Slightly, Easing Borrowing Costs for Home Shoppers
LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell slightly this week, providing modest relief for home shoppers facing record-high home prices. The rate fell to 6.89% from 6.95% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.96%. Mortgage Rates and Home Shoppers...
Gavin Newsom for President? These Are His Assets and Liabilities
In the nearly two weeks since President Joe Biden’s catastrophic performance in a televised debate, the Democratic freakout over whether he can continue as their presumptive presidential nominee has not abated. Even as Biden insists that he is committed to finishing out the race, speculation continues among the party faithful...