Responses to my recent op-ed, A Sustainable Future for Fresno: Rethinking Our Hydrogen Strategy, opened a local dialogue about hydrogen’s benefits to Fresno. However, some have suggested that Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) might better fulfill our green transportation future. So, let's explore the realities of our transportation needs and their...
Operation Gridlock: 32 Arrests, 59 Gun Seized, Violent Gangs Dismantled
Operation Gridlock has culminated in a major crackdown on gang violence in Fresno, authorities say. The operation, initiated in the fall of 2023 due to a surge in gang-related violence, involved a collaborative effort among 11 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The enforcement phase reached its peak last...
Bulldogs Blasted by Air Force, Fall to 4th Seed for MW Tourney
The Fresno State baseball team (16-14 MW, 29-26) ended the regular season with an 11-1 loss at Air Force (18-12, 26-26) in seven innings on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons claimed the regular season Mountain West Championship, earning them the top seed in the MW Championship this week in San Diego....
What Drives California’s Budget Decisions? A Lot of Politics, Not as Much Data
Frustration came through loud and clear as legislators hurled question after question at the head of the state’s homelessness interagency council: Why, after years of planning and billions of dollars invested, is there so little to show for the effort? “You come into a budget committee and there’s no numbers,”...
Brunson’s Broken Left Hand in Game 7 the Final Injury for Eliminated Knicks
NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson carried the New York Knicks as far as he could, until he ended up like so many of his teammates. He broke his left hand Sunday in the second half of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, one final injury for a team that...
Students Stage Mass Walkout in Pro-Palestinian Protest, UC Academic Workers Authorize Strike
On Wednesday, a significant number of UC San Diego students participated in a pro-Palestinian demonstration following the dismantling of the "Gaza Solidarity" encampment, which led to over 60 arrests. Dubbed a "Student Strike for Palestine," the walk-out commenced near the former encampment site and proceeded across campus before students gathered...
Extremists Reign in Israel After Decades of Unchecked Violence
In a comprehensive narrative by The New York Times that is told in three parts, the evolution of a radical ideology within Israeli society is brought to light, tracing its path from inception to its infiltration of political corridors. The first segment exposes glaring disparities within the justice system, particularly...
Clovis East Alum DeChambeau Puts on a Show at PGA Championship, Falls 1 Stroke Short
LOUISVILLE — The putt that barely toppled in on the 18th hole. The tee shot that hit a tree on No. 16 but careened back into the fairway. The chip-ins from off the green, the fist pumps in the air and the fist bumps with the fans. Clovis East High...
Wolves Reach Western Finals With Talent and Tenacity in Quest for First NBA Title
DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. The Wolves trailed the Denver Nuggets by 15 points at halftime Sunday night and by 20 points...
Beverly Hills Billionaires’ Bid to Overturn Farmworker Protections Sparks Legal Battle
The Wonderful Co., headquartered in Los Angeles, boasts a diverse portfolio ranging from pistachios to Fiji Water, all underpinned by a commitment to sustainable practices and employee well-being. However, recent clashes with the United Farm Workers shed light on a different narrative. The company, led by Beverly Hills billionaires Lynda...