Seven percent of Americans own an electric vehicle, marking a rise from 4% the previous year according to a Gallup poll conducted March 1-20. However, this uptick is mirrored by a drop in individuals seriously contemplating purchasing one — 12% to 9%. And, those who are seriously considering or potentially...
This Chill Tabby Cat Loves Hanging Out With People. Is He Your ‘Purrfect’ Match?
Blue is a handsome 2-year-old tabby dude who is just waiting for that "purrfect"match — someone who likes to be as relaxed about life as he is. However, his easygoing nature doesn't mean he wants to be forgotten. Blue just likes laid-back vibes to thrive in. He gets along great...
Fresno Unified Trustees Expand Superintendent Search to Include External Candidates
With a plan yet to be developed, Fresno Unified trustees decided Wednesday to do both an internal and external search for Superintendent Bob Nelson's replacement. "The board is considering options for the superintendent search process and for purposes of transparency, the board will proceed with an external search for qualified...
Tara VanDerveer Retires as Stanford Women’s Hoops Coach After Setting NCAA Wins Record This Year
STANFORD — Tara VanDerveer gave her time and energy to a young Dawn Staley behind the scenes years before the South Carolina coach started winning championships or delivering an improbable undefeated season. The Hall of Fame Stanford coach did the same for her Pac-12 rivals. For Cori Close. For Lindsay...
Former Trump Executive Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months in Jail for Lying
NEW YORK — Allen Weisselberg, a retired executive in Donald Trump’s real estate empire, was sentenced Wednesday to five months in jail for lying under oath during his testimony in the civil fraud lawsuit brought against the former president by New York’s attorney general. Weisselberg, 76, was escorted out of...
As PG&E Bills Skyrocket, Will California Lawmakers Hold Anyone Accountable?
Unaffordable housing, high transportation and health care costs – it’s hard enough to get by in California without also worrying about cranking up the air, turning on the stove or simply keeping the lights on. But that’s what concerns many Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers who cannot afford to...
6 Former Mississippi Law Officers Sentenced in State Court for Torture of 2 Black Men
BRANDON, Miss. — Already sentenced to many years in federal prison, six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced Wednesday in state court. The state sentences did not add time to the...
College Students Are Flocking to the Marriage Pact, Mostly for Fun, but Some Find Lasting Love
NEW YORK — It's the stuff of movies: Two friends vow to marry each other if they're not hitched by a specified future date or age. Well, the Marriage Pact, an annual matching ritual that has become popular on nearly 90 college campuses around the U.S., has turned that dusty...
Trustees Owe a Nationwide Superintendent Search to Fresno’s Children
The following is an open letter to the Fresno Unified School Board: We stand with those advocating for a nationwide search for the next superintendent of the Fresno Unified School District. The most crucial decision school board members make is the hiring of a superintendent. Thus it is imperative that...
Legendary Comedians Seinfeld and Carolla Lead Fresno Entertainment Lineup
The Central Valley is about to become Comedy Central with legendary comic/television icon Jerry Seinfeld and TV/radio host/comedian Adam Carolla performing in Fresno. If you're looking for music excellence, check out Mexican singer Luis Miguel or Drum Tao. For hip-hop fans, Tee Grizzly will bring the flow. Here's a look...