Fresno police are investigating an incident of flyers posted on the exterior windows of Temple Beth Israel, and also at St. Anthony of Padua church. The flyers appear to be religious in nature, referring to several biblical passages. One flyer is titled "John Marks letter to the apostate church in...
Valley PBS’ Top 2 Executives Departing. Were Their Resignations a Surprise?
Another shakeup of Valley PBS's top leadership is underway as both the chief executive officer and chief operations officer are leaving their jobs. Local filmmaker Jeff Aiello, who was appointed the station's interim president and CEO in May 2021 and was later hired fulltime for the job, and Nancy Borjas,...
Unfiltered Clip: Insights from Dr. Trita Parsi on Navigating the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Hamas Is Sending a Delegation to Egypt for Further Cease-Fire Talks in the Latest Sign of Progress
BEIRUT — Hamas said Thursday that it was sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks, in a new sign of progress in attempts by international mediators to hammer out an agreement between Israel and the militant group to end the war in Gaza. After months of stop-and-start negotiations,...
President Joe Biden Calls Japan and India ‘Xenophobic’ Nations That Do Not Welcome Immigrants
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has called Japan and India “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the two with adversaries China and Russia as he tried to explain their economic circumstances and contrasted the four with the U.S. on immigration. The remarks, at a campaign fundraising event Wednesday...
DEA’s Marijuana Reclassification Could Revive California’s Struggling Pot Industry
In a move that could potentially breathe new life into California's struggling cannabis industry, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. This reclassification could significantly lighten the tax burden for licensed pot companies in the state and provide a much-needed boost. DEA's Proposal...
How to Reclaim the Israel-Palestine Debate From the Radicals on Both Sides
In a recent article for VOX, Zack Beauchamp sheds light on the flawed discourse surrounding the Israel-Palestine debate, particularly on college campuses in the United States. He talks about the stark polarization characterizing this discussion, emphasizing the extreme views and actions taken by certain pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists, including labeling...
US Airstrike Targeting Al-Qaida Leader in Syria Killed a Farmer, American Military Says
WASHINGTON — A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday, confirming early reports from residents and family members shortly after the attack. U.S. Central Command said an investigation into the May 3 strike concluded...
Today’s Campus Protests Aren’t Nearly as Big or Violent as Those of the Vietnam Era
In a way, the black-and-white Palestinian scarf draped over Hannah Sattler’s shoulders this week and the tie-dyed T-shirts of 1968 are woven from a common thread. Like so many college students across the country protesting the Israel-Hamas war, Sattler feels the historic weight of the anti-Vietnam war demonstrations of the...
Mike Yaz Homers at Fenway In Giants Win After Visit From His Hall of Fame Grandpa
BOSTON — Mike Yastrzemski had a visit from his grandfather Carl and then homered into the Red Sox bullpen like the Hall of Fame outfielder so often did in his heyday, and the San Francisco Giants beat Boston 3-1 on Thursday. Ryan Walker (3-2) pitched a perfect sixth inning to...