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...
Fresno Population Growth Triples Forecasts. Will That Bring More New Housing?
Demographers counted something not seen in California since before the pandemic — growth in the Golden State's population. But within the state, affordability still has people searching for housing that is a bargain compared to California's median price of more than $900,000. Thus, hybrid work assignments are powering the counties...
KSEE Recruits Its New Anchor From Sacramento
KSEE24 News has a new anchor, Eric Rucker. He joined the KSEE anchor desk last week and will be partnered for now with Stefani Booroojian. Nexstar-owned KSEE hired Rucker from Fox 40, its station in Sacramento. Rucker spent 12 years at the station, reporting and anchoring weekends. The Calaveras County...
Bronny James Stays in NBA Draft, Agent Rich Paul Announces
Bronny James is keeping his name in the NBA draft, with the hopes of joining his father in the league next season. "He’s a really good prospect who has a lot of room for growth," Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN, which first reported the decision....