The man behind the company that has built more than 1 million homes across the U.S. died suddenly of a likely heart attack at age 74 on Friday, May 17. Donald R. Horton built his first home in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a news release from Business...
California Needs Bold New Strategies to Save What’s Left of Its Freshwater Species
Californians are blessed with a dazzling array of freshwater species. I should know: I’ve experienced much of this diversity firsthand while exploring the state’s mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, bays and coastline. As a child I spent so much time in the water that my family joked that I should be...
Central Unified School Boundaries Will Change. Which Maps Did Trustees Choose?
After lengthy deliberations that included town hall meetings and an online survey, the Central Unified School Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to adopt new attendance boundary maps for elementary, middle, and high schools. The new boundaries will take effect with the 2025-26 school year. The board's split vote, with Board...
Protest in Mexico City Turns Violent as Molotov Cocktails Burn Israeli Embassy
According to Al Jazeera, a 200-person protest against the war on Gaza took place in Mexico City on Tuesday. The demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli embassy under the banner "Urgent Action for Rafah." Police confronted the protesters, leading some to break down barriers. Protesters, wearing face coverings, threw stones at...
Violence Disrupts Final Day of Mexico’s Election Campaigning
MEXICO CITY — Mexico held the last day of campaigning before Sunday’s nationwide election, but the closing rallies were darkened by attacks on candidates and the country's persistently high homicide rate. Opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez started her last campaign rallies early Wednesday on the outskirts of Mexico City, and she...
Wired Wednesday: How to Save $1 a Gallon on Gas Fill-Ups
GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen speaks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about the reasons for California's highest-in-the-nation gas prices and an easy way for drivers to save $1 or more a gallon on their next fill-up.
UC Merced’s ‘Extraordinary Experience’ for Students Featured on Season 11 of ‘The College Tour’
UC Merced's campus and diverse student body are the stars of an episode on Season 11 of "The College Tour," a TV series highlighting college campuses around the nation. The shows are hosted by "The Amazing Race" winner Alex Boylan, who starts out the UC Merced episode by calling the...
Stewart-Haas Racing to Close NASCAR Teams at End of 2024 Season, Says Time to ‘Pass the Torch’
CHARLOTTE — Stewart-Haas Racing, a two-time NASCAR championship team with 69 Cup Series victories since its 2009 formation, will close its organization at the end of this season. Co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Haas announced the decision after nearly a year of rumors that their four-car Cup team was looking...
World’s Top Golfer Scottie Scheffler Cleared of Charges Following Arrest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed, ending a legal saga that began with images of the world’s top golfer being arrested and handcuffed in Louisville during the PGA Championship. Jefferson County Attorney Asked Judge to Drop Charges Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell asked a judge Wednesday...
Alito Refuses to Recuse from Trump and Jan. 6 Cases Despite Flag Controversies
WASHINGTON — Justice Samuel Alito is rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving former President Donald Trump and Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over his homes. Alito Says Wife Was Responsible for Upside-down Flag In letters to members of Congress on Wednesday, Alito said...