A Pennsylvania nurse who administered lethal or potentially lethal doses of insulin to numerous patients pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and other charges Thursday and was sentenced to life in prison. Heather Pressdee's Sentence Heather Pressdee, 41, was given three consecutive life sentences and another consecutive term of...
Merced’s Treacherous ‘Tunnel Lane’ Removed from Northbound Highway 99
As of Thursday, the infamous “tunnel lane” on northbound Highway 99 passing through the area near downtown Merced is no more. Crews on Wednesday evening took away the concrete barriers that narrowed the road. That section of roadway had a notorious reputation among commuters, causing drivers who aren’t even religious...
US Employers Scaled Back Hiring in April. How That Could Let the Fed Cut Interest Rates
WASHINGTON — The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April but still added a decent 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job market. Friday’s government report showed that last month’s hiring gain was down sharply from...
Bulldog Football Outlook: More Explosive Offense, a Potential Game-Wrecker on Defense
In 2023, the Fresno State Bulldogs football team finished the season with a 9-4 overall record with a win over New Mexico State in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl. Many programs would be happy with that level of success. But the expectations are much higher for coach Jeff Tedford's program....
Over 2,300 Arrested in Pro-Palestinian Protests
NEW YORK — Police ordered pro-Palestinian protesters to clear out of a tent encampment at New York University early Friday, a move that follows weeks of demonstrations and police confrontations at college campuses nationwide that have resulted in more than 2,300 arrests. About a dozen protesters who refused police orders to...
See How Valley Lawmakers Voted on a Bill That Chills Free Speech
The House of Representatives passed a bill with bipartisan support on Wednesday that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws. The bill is a response from lawmakers to campus protests nationwide over the Israel-Hamas war. The proposal, which passed 320-91, would...
Meet Goldie Hawn: The Adorable Yorkie with a Heart of Gold
Amidst the chaos and noise, there's a small beacon of serenity named Goldie Hawn. This 2-year-old Yorkie has captured the hearts of many with her beautiful golden coat, a wagging tail that never seems to tire, and a personality that thrives on the gentle companionship of adults. Goldie, unlike many...
Police Investigating Possible Vandalism at Jewish Temple, Catholic Church
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,...
