TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former U.S. Sen. and two-term Florida Gov. Bob Graham, who gained national prominence as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks and as an early critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 87. Graham's family announced the death...
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame Manager Who Led Cardinals to 1980s Success, Dies at 92
NEW YORK — Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-biting strategy known as "Whiteyball," has died. He was 92. Cardinals spokesman Brian Bartow said Tuesday...
Coalinga-Huron Teachers Say They’ll Strike Unless a Fair Contract Is Offered
Coalinga-Huron teachers say they are willing to strike if the district doesn't raise salaries and come forward with a plan to retain more teachers. "The educators of Coalinga-Huron have spoken,” said Jessica Cardenas, president of the Coalinga-Huron Unified Teachers Association, in a news release on Tuesday. "Over 96% of the...
Coalition: CA Lawmakers Need to Roll Back Proposed ‘Utility Tax’
A proposal to levy a fixed charge on customers of California's big investor-owned utilities will harm low-income households, further line the pockets of utility company executives, and create less incentive for Californians to conserve energy as well as switch to electric-powered cars and appliances, a coalition of consumer advocates said...
CA’s High Construction Costs Limit Housing. A Supreme Court Decision Might Help
California’s chronic inability to build enough housing – particularly for low-income families – has many causes, but a big one is its extremely high cost of construction. Some costs are intrinsic and unavoidable, such as land acquisition and building materials. But some are artificial and could be lowered, especially those...
Now’s the Time to Register for FUSD’s Free Preschool and T-K
Parents, want your kids to have an early start on their education? Fresno Unified School District is providing preschool and transitional kindergarten classes for youngsters, part of its Early Learning programs. Preschool is available for children who will turn 3 or 4 by Dec. 1 of the school year the...
‘Hopeville’ Literacy Documentary Showing Tonight at Roosevelt High
The Roosevelt High School regional principals and LEXIA: LETRS are sponsoring a showing of the documentary "Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars" this evening (Tuesday, April 16). The event will start with a free dinner at 4:30 p.m. followed by a free showing of the film at 5:30 p.m....
Michigan Faces Probation for Football Recruiting Violations; Case vs. Jim Harbaugh Pending
Michigan's NCAA Sanctions Michigan was given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting limits by the NCAA on Tuesday after football coaches and staff had impermissible contact with recruits and players under coach Jim Harbaugh while access was restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NCAA said it had...
What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse Can Tell Us About the Public Domain and Remix Culture
LOS ANGELES — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is that a sledgehammer about to pulverize a minor character's head? The Arrival of Classic Characters into the Public Domain...
Acquisition of Historic Fresno Real Estate Brand Creates Area’s Largest Brokerage
Fresno-based Realty Concepts has purchased another local real estate giant, bringing the historic company back to local ownership. Guarantee Real Estate's 370 agents will become part of Realty Concepts' 315-agent team, forming the largest real estate agency in Fresno, according to a news release. Being a large brokerage means more...