FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines has distanced itself from a court filing in which the carrier said a 9-year-old girl should have noticed there was a camera taped to the seat of an airplane lavatory. A former flight attendant is accused of luring girls to use the lavatory after...
Explorers Find What They Believe Is World War II Ace Richard Bong’s Downed Plane in South Pacific
MADISON, Wis. — Searchers announced Thursday they've discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong's plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center in Superior, Wisconsin, and the nonprofit World War II historical preservation group Pacific Wrecks announced in March...
Giants Rally From a Big Deficit Again and Spoil a Solid Start by Paul Skenes in 7-6 Win Over Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Matt Chapman homered for the third straight game, this one a three-run drive during an eighth-inning rally, and the San Francisco Giants spoiled a solid start by Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes to surge to a 7-6 win on Thursday. Chapman went deep off Hunter Stratton (1-1), and...
This Sweet Tradition Is Sure to Bring Out the Crowds at Fresno State’s Farm Market
If the streets around the Gibson Farm Market on Chestnut Avenue next to Fresno State look more crowded than usual Friday morning, there's a good reason: It's corn time! Now a summer tradition for many across the Valley as well as fans who flock here from out of state, Fresno...
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Ease for Third Straight Week, Dipping to Just Below 7%
LOS ANGELES — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped this week to just below 7% for the first time since mid April, a modest boost for home shoppers navigating a housing market dampened by rising prices and relatively few available properties. The rate fell to 6.94% from 7.02%...
General Sherman Passes Health Check but World’s Largest Trees Face Growing Climate Threats
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK — High in the evergreen canopy of General Sherman, the world’s largest tree, researchers searched for evidence of an emerging threat to giant sequoias: bark beetles. They descended the towering 2,200-year-old tree with good news on Tuesday. “The General Sherman tree is doing fine right now,” said...
Sheriff’s Memorial for Fallen Officers: In Valor There Is Hope
A formal groundbreaking for a memorial for Fresno County Sheriff's officers killed in the line took place Wednesday morning. The memorial is at the Area Two Substation, 1129 N. Armstrong Ave. In addition to building the memorial, the nonprofit foundation supporting the project is putting together an endowment to benefit...
Charlie Colin, Founding Member of Train, Dies at 58 After Slipping in Shower
BRUSSELS — Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, best known for their early-aughts hits like “Drops of Jupiter" and “Meet Virginia,” has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed her brother's death to The Associated Press on Wednesday. He died after slipping and falling...
Cavaliers Fire Coach J.B. Bickerstaff Despite Making Second Round of Playoffs
CLEVELAND — J.B. Bickerstaff was fired as Cleveland's coach on Thursday despite leading the Cavaliers through a major rebuild, an injury-ravaged 2023-24 season and into the second round of the NBA playoffs. Bickerstaff's dismissal came one week after the Cavs were eliminated in five games by the Boston Celtics in...
Carr Brothers Donate $250K to Valley Children’s Hospital
A $250,000 donation from New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr and retired NFL quarterback David Carr will go to Valley Children's Hospital and its endowment. The gift is designated for the hospital's Guilds Center for Community Health, according to a hospital news release. "The Central Valley is home for Derek...