Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a father and son in connection with a recent Mendota murder. Javier Medina Sr., 61, and his son, Javier "Juju" Medina Jr., 38, were booked into Fresno County Jail early Wednesday morning. Medina Sr. is charged with accessory to murder and...
Looking for Free Things to Do in the Valley? Check These Out
With inflation, it may seem like a challenge to find affordable fun this summer. No need to worry. Many options won't cost you a dime in Fresno and surrounding communities. Here's a list: Farmers Markets If you want to get fresh produce and be a part of the community, you...
Clovis Will Unveil ‘First of Its Kind’ Park on Saturday in Loma Vista
Clovis officials will cut the ribbon on a new park in the Loma Vista neighborhood on Saturday and they're celebrating with a morning of free activities and barbecue. The 7-acre park is named Village Green and it's at 2610 Encino Avenue in southeast Clovis near DeWolf and Gettysburg avenues. Festivities...
Nearly All AT&T Customer’s Data Leaked After Security Breach
The data of nearly all customers of the telecommunications giant AT&T was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday, as cyberattacks against businesses, schools and health systems continue to spread globally. Hit Majority of AT&T's Customers The breach hit customers of AT&T's cellular customers, customers of mobile virtual...
How California’s Bureaucracy Prevents Working-Class Transplants from Resuming Their Careers
Uprooting your life to a new state is never an easy experience. In my case, it was due to tragic circumstances. A few years ago, I lost my youngest son Adrian in a motorcycle accident. I was devastated and ended up in a very dark place. My family and friends...
Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz Homer, Kevin Gausman Pitches Blue Jays Past Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz homered, Kevin Gausman pitched seven strong innings against his former team, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursday. Up Next Giants: LHP Kyle Harrison (4-4, 4.24) tries to snap a three-game losing streak Friday night when...
Biden Firmly Declares He’s Staying in Re-Election Bid in Major News Conference
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden opened his highly anticipated press conference Thursday with a forceful defense of his foreign and domestic policies, and batted away questions about his ability to serve another four years even as he flubbed a reference to Donald Trump in one of his first answers. “I’m not...
The Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Parent Company Over Alleged Misuse of ‘Sabotage’ Song in Ad
NEW YORK — The Beastie Boys are suing the parent company of Chili's in a case that accuses the chain restaurant of running an advertisement that used the hip-hop trio's smash hit "Sabotage" without permission. The rap group, in a federal case filed Wednesday in New York, alleged Brinker International...
Old Town and House of JuJu Help Land Clovis on Best Places List
Affordability, walkability, and eclectic dining make Clovis one of the top U.S. 100 cities to live in, according to Livability.com. The website awarded Clovis a score of 751 out of 1,000 for quality of life alongside Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Salt Lake City. Forty-seven cities scored higher than Clovis. The...
US Ghostrider Aircraft Showcases Howitzer Power in South Korea Drills
The U.S. Air Force AC-130J, flying over South Korea's high-rise apartment buildings, boasts powerful cameras capable of detailed surveillance from high altitudes, as reported by CNN. Joint Drills in South Korea Crews aboard the Ghostrider aircraft, deployed by Air Force Special Operations Command from Florida's Hurlburt Field, recently conducted joint...