If you're nowhere near the path of totality or if clouds spoil your view, you can still catch the total solar eclipse online. Weather permitting, tens of millions who live along a narrow stretch from Mexico's Pacific coast to eastern Canada can just look skyward Monday to glimpse day turn...
Huge Crowds Await a Total Solar Eclipse in North America. Clouds May Spoil View.
MESQUITE, Texas — Millions of spectators along a narrow corridor stretching from Mexico to the U.S. to Canada eagerly awaited Monday's celestial sensation — a total eclipse of the sun — even as forecasters called for clouds. The best weather was expected at the tail end of the eclipse in Vermont,...
Are Crickets the New Kale? How Edible Insects Might Just Save the Planet
The six-legged creatures that make you shriek in terror when they surprise you in the shower are now surprisingly welcome guests on people's dinner plates. Packed with nutrition and environmentally friendly to boot, edible insects aren't just for daredevils anymore. With an open mind, explore the world of edible insects...
A Wood Pellet Grill Craze Is Sweeping the Country
Are long, messy prep and clean-up times keeping you from firing up a grill? In that case, a wood pellet grill is a modern solution to your problems, with almost every feature a grill lover can dream of. Get ready to uncover the pellet grill craze sweeping the country and...
Clovis Medical School Hits Huge Milestone: 7-Year Accreditation
California Health Sciences University has hit a significant milestone for its College of Osteopathic Medicine by receiving a coveted seven-year accreditation from the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in the Clovis university's journey toward establishing a robust medical education program, CHSU officials said. "We...
What to Know About the $30 Million Cash Heist in LA
A brazen Los Angeles cash heist on Easter weekend in which thieves cracked a safe and got away with as much as $30 million is believed to be one of the largest such heists in U.S. history. The heist has triggered rampant speculation among a public long infatuated with daring...
CA Labor Priorities and Business ‘Job Killers’ on a Collision Course
An annual political ritual was repeated Wednesday when the California Chamber of Commerce released its 2024 list of “job killers” – nine bills that business executives consider to be the most burdensome. “These proposals would add significant costs and burdens to California’s small businesses, creating an even more challenging business...
Recruiter Withdraws From ‘Compromised’ FUSD Superintendent Search
The recruiting firm tasked by Fresno Unified to find the district's new superintendent told board members it would not handle the next steps of the search, calling the process "compromised." Leadership Associates' decision to exit was welcomed by School Board President Susan Wittrup, who said the district needs a search...
Suzuki’s 3 RBIs Help Cubs Cool Off Dodgers, Who Get Ohtani HR
CHICAGO — Seiya Suzuki had three RBIs and Michael Busch homered against his former team, helping the Chicago Cubs beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 on Friday. Dansby Swanson also connected as Chicago earned its fifth consecutive win after dropping its first two games of the season....
$15M Federal Grant Will Build Floating Solar Cells Over Delta-Mendota Canal
A $15 million grant from the federal government will fund a pilot program to build the first floating solar cells along the 117-mile long Delta-Mendota Canal. The money from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will help the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority, the Bureau and UC Merced study the...