A couple of weeks ago, the California Water Resources Control Board put five agricultural water agencies in Kings County on probation for failing to adequately manage underground water supplies in the Tulare Lake Basin that have been seriously depleted due to overpumping. It was the state’s first major enforcement action...
Study Says California’s 2023 Snowy Megadrought Rescue Was a Freak Event
DENVER — Last year’s snow deluge in California, which quickly erased a two decade long megadrought, was essentially a once-in-a-lifetime rescue from above, a new study found. Don’t get used to it because with climate change the 2023 California snow bonanza —a record for snow on the ground on April...
Planning for Potential Presidential Transition Underway by Biden Administration
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November's general election. Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent memos to all executive departments and agencies, directing...
US Is Building a Pier off Gaza to Bring in Humanitarian Aid. Here’s How It Would Work.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and allies are scrambling to pull together a complex system that will move tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza by sea. Nearly two months after President Joe Biden gave the order, U.S. Army and Navy troops are assembling a large floating platform several miles off the...
Earth Day Offers Family Friendly Activities Saturday at Fresno City College
FRIDAY, May 3 UPDATE: Earth Day Fresno Canceled Due to a rain forecast for Saturday organizers of Earth Day Fresno say the event has been canceled and postponed until next year. From Earth Day Fresno: "Our #1 priority is public safety followed by hosting a fun and successful event. However,...
The 49ers Balance Immediate Needs With Long-Term Plans in NFL Draft
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With the core of a roster that made it to the Super Bowl last season still in place, the San Francisco 49ers had few glaring holes on the roster headed into the NFL draft. That made the approach to picking as much about adding depth with...
Dodgers Play an Entire Game Without Striking out Once for the First Time Since 2006
PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn't used to putting zeros on the scoreboard. They're just fine with one that occurred Monday night. Dodgers' Historic Win The Dodgers played an entire game without striking out once in their 8-4...
Uncertain Futures for LeBron, Lakers’ Coach After Elimination From Playoffs by Nuggets Again
DENVER — The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit. One might choose to leave and the other might not have a choice. For James, the decision is his — whether he wants to wear purple and gold...
California’s Population Grew in 2023, Halting 3 Years of Decline
SACRAMENTO — The nation's most populous state is growing again. California gained population last year for the first time since 2019, according to a new estimate released Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration. Population Increase and Previous Decline The net increase of just over 67,000 residents in 2023 — a...
Netanyahu Promises to Enter Rafah Regardless of a Deal, Amid Ongoing Negotiations With Hamas
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Tuesday to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are sheltering from the almost 7-month-long war, just as cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas appear to be gaining steam. Netanyahu's comments...