Fresno police arrested three men after they were caught attaching religious flyers at a synagogue and a Catholic church on Thursday. There was a third site hit the flyers, but police would not reveal where. The messages were posted with painters tape at Temple Beth Israel, and at nearby St....
As They Search for a Superintendent, Fresno Trustees Flunk Econ 101
When it comes to math, a majority of Fresno Unified trustees deserve an F. Not only are they seemingly oblivious to the numbers that tell the story of the district's chronic student underachievement, but they're also ignoring the financial trainwreck ahead. Facing an ongoing structural budget deficit of $80 million,...
Universities Negotiate End to Protests, Open Dialogue on Investment Policies
NEW YORK — Anti-war demonstrations ceased this week at a small number of U.S. universities after school leaders struck deals with pro-Palestinian protesters, fending off possible disruptions of final exams and graduation ceremonies. The agreements at schools including Brown, Northwestern and Rutgers stand out amidst the chaotic scenes and 2,300-plus...
Fresno Approves Hydrogen Contract for New Buses. How Far is the Filling Station?
The city of Fresno will soon take possession of two hydrogen fuel cell buses, and on Thursday, the city council secured a power source for the vehicles. By a 6-0 vote, the council approved a $3.5 million contract with H2B2 USA LLC, with the closest filling station in Kerman. Miguel...
Heavy Rains Over Texas Have Led to Water Rescues, School Cancellations and Orders to Evacuate
HOUSTON — Heavy storms slammed the Houston area again Friday, widening already dangerous flooding in Texas and putting stranded drivers and a school bus of children in need of high-water rescues. Officials redoubled urgent instructions for residents in low-lying areas to evacuate, warning the worst was still to come. “This...
Google, Justice Department Make Final Arguments About Whether Search Engine is a Monopoly
WASHINGTON — Google's preeminence as an internet search engine is an illegal monopoly propped up by more than $20 billion spent each year by the tech giant to lock out competition, Justice Department lawyers argued at the closings of a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit. Google, on the other hand, maintains that...
Anchovy Feast Draws the Most Sea Lions to SF’s Fisherman’s Wharf in 15 Years
SAN FRANCISCO — They’re lounging, biting each other, and generally making a ruckus in numbers not seen in more than a decade. And don't even think about stealing their anchovies. San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions. First appearing at Pier 39 after the...
Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Criminal Negligence in Fiery Deaths of 34 Aboard Scuba Boat
LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel. The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster...
Southern California City Detects Localized Tuberculosis Outbreak
LONG BEACH — A localized tuberculosis outbreak has led a Southern California city to declare a health emergency, although officials say the risk to the general public is low. Health Emergency Declaration The Long Beach city health officer issued the declaration Thursday to increase resources for tracking, screening and treating...
The Lakers Fire Coach Darvin Ham After Just 2 Seasons in Charge
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge. The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games. Ham led Los Angeles...