Clovis Community College President Kim Armstrong has been named interim president of Fresno City College, one of several shifts among leaders at State Center Community College District that was announced Friday. Armstrong, who has headed Clovis College since January 2023, will be replacing outgoing President Robert Pimentel. Pimentel, who was...
From Madera Wheat Field to Wine Haven: Tony Kirk’s Journey with Birdstone Winery
If you think the Central Valley is only good for its heat and truckloads of produce, think again. This region isn't just the breadbasket of America; it’s also the hidden gem of the wine world. The Central Valley's wines are like that unassuming kid in high school who grows up...
Alec Baldwin Weeps in Court When Judge Announces Involuntary Manslaughter Case Dismissed Mid-Trial
SANTA FE — A New Mexico judge on Friday brought a sudden and stunning end to the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, dismissing it in the middle of the actor's trial and saying it cannot be filed again. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on...
Smoking Laptop in Passenger’s Bag Prompts Evacuation on American Airlines Flight in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — A smoking laptop in a passenger's bag prompted an evacuation on an American Airlines flight headed to Miami from San Francisco International Airport Friday, according to the airline. One person sustained minor injuries while exiting that required transport to a hospital, the airline said. Passengers evacuated via...
Man Sentenced to 226 Years for Killing 2 Alaska Native Women, Filming Torture of One
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man who killed two Alaska Native women and was heard while videotaping the torture death of one say that in his movies “everybody always dies” was sentenced Friday to 226 years in prison. Smith Kills Two Brian Steven Smith received 99-year sentences each for the deaths of...
Quiq Labs Ongoing Camps Transform Summer Learning for Fresno Unified Students
In an era when my most advanced tech class involved mastering typing on those colorful backed Apple computers, I am stoked for today’s Fresno Unified School District students diving into a new realm of technological exploration thanks to Quiq Labs. This local tech powerhouse recently partnered with the district to...
Donors to Pro-Biden Super PAC Are Said to Withhold Roughly $90 Million
Some major Democratic donors have told the largest pro-Biden super political action committee, Future Forward, that pledges worth roughly $90 million are now on hold if President Joe Biden remains atop the ticket, according to two people who have been briefed on the conversations. The Frozen Contributions The frozen contributions...
Fact-Checking Biden’s News Conference at the NATO Summit
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden fielded questions about foreign policy and his age and fitness for office during a high-stakes news conference Thursday in which he made clear that he had no intention of leaving the race. The nearly hourlong appearance, coming at the end of the NATO summit in...
Fresno Dems Make Endorsements Early. Why?
Even before candidates in several local races can file to run, local Democrats have made their endorsements. The official nomination period opens Monday to run for offices like school boards and several city councils within Fresno County. Voters already narrowed the field to two finalists in the March 5 primary...
End of the Roar: Porsche Bids Farewell to the 718 Internal Combustion Engine
Ladies and gentlemen, it's the end of an era. Porsche is giving the internal combustion 718 Cayman and Boxster the boot. That's right, the cars that have been the heartbeat of Porsche's mid-engine lineup since 1996 are set to drive off into the sunset in 2025, replaced by their all-electric...