The United Way Fresno and Madera Counties has launched a national search for a new president and CEO after the resignation of longtime chief Lindsay Fox. A news release from the nonprofit credits Fox with "eight years of transformative leadership growing the organization in size, scope, impact and budget." Fox...
Justice Thomas Misses Supreme Court Session Monday With No Explanation
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was absent from the court Monday with no explanation. Thomas, 75, also was not participating remotely in arguments, as justices sometimes do when they are ill or otherwise can't be there in person. Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas' absence, saying that his...
‘Civil War’ Declares Victory at the Box Office, Toppling ‘Godzilla X Kong’
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to...
Why Tortillas Sold in California May Be Forced to Add a New Ingredient
Corn chips, tortillas, tamales, and pupusas — while all are delicious — may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age. Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious birth defects and help babies develop. Medical and public health experts advise daily consumption during pregnancy, but also...
Costco Tries Again at City Council for Big NW Fresno Move
Costco wants to move its northwest Fresno location to a bigger, better facility. After roadblocks at a city council meeting last month, the warehouse retailer will try again this Thursday. Councilmember Mike Karbassi said he supports Costco, but he withheld approval over concerns about traffic — specifically the routing of...
Scheffler Turns the Masters Into Another Sunday Yawner With a Dominating Win
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler drained all the drama out of the Masters. Which has become a familiar storyline at Augusta National. Despite that familiar refrain about the tournament not beginning until the back nine on Sunday, it's become a rarity for it to be decided at the closing holes...
Ethiopia’s Lemma Wins, Fresno’s Albertson 7th in Boston Marathon. Kenya’s Obiri Retains Women Title.
BOSTON — Sisay Lemma scorched the first half of the Boston Marathon course on Monday, setting a record pace to build a lead of more than half of a mile. Then the weather heated up, and the 34-year-old Ethiopian slowed down. After running alone for most of the morning, Lemma...
Vegas, US Tour and More Signings: Wrexham Has Plenty of Fun and Work Ahead After Latest Promotion
Wrexham and its Hollywood owners are halfway to the promised land. Playing in the Premier League — the world’s richest and most popular soccer league — might not be such a fanciful notion, after all, for a club that not so long ago was success-starved, financially stricken and languishing in...
This Week’s Weather Will Take Us from Fleece to Flip-Flops
If you're hoping for a cookout or to take the boat out on the lake this weekend, you'll be happy to know that we're heading for a stretch of sunny weather with above-normal temperatures. Compared to last weekend's cool, wet weather, temperatures will be about 20 to 25 degrees warmer...
NBA Play-in Game Preview: West Games on Tuesday, East Games on Wednesday, Eliminations on Friday
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back in the play-in tournament. So is Stephen Curry, as he and Golden State will be fighting for their season. And Jimmy Butler returns as well, after this round last year was the first step on Miami's way to the NBA Finals....