More than five years ago, Fresno voters told the city they wanted 10% of local marijuana taxes set aside for the public good. However, implementing some aspects of Measure A has yet to happen. Passed overwhelmingly in 2018 with 71% of the vote, Measure A stipulated that cannabis tax funds...
Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández Power Dodgers to 8-3 Victory Over Giants
LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman had three hits, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 Monday night. James Paxton (1-0) threw five scoreless innings in his debut for the Dodgers, who have won four of their last five....
Clark Leads Iowa Back to the Final Four. Undefeated South Carolina Will Be There, Too
ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark and Iowa are back in the Final Four again. So are Dawn Staley and undefeated South Carolina. The women's basketball world will descend on Cleveland for the national semifinals on Friday and the championship game two days later. Clark willed her team to its second...
Tall Final Four Task: Beating Reigning Champion UConn Won’t Be Easy
The 2024 version of March Madness has apexed with a trio of streak-busters in the desert. N.C. State is in the Final Four for the first time since Jim Valvano ran around trying to find someone to hug after the 1983 national championship. Purdue and big man Zach Edey will...
California May Grant Workers the Right to Ignore After-Hours Calls & Emails From the Boss
California could become the first U.S. state to pass legislation granting employees the right to ignore work-related communications outside of their regular working hours. The proposed bill, AB 2751, was announced by Assemblyman Matt Haney, a Democrat from San Francisco. The bill aims to establish a "right-to-disconnect" for employees, allowing...
Tesla Sales Fall Nearly 9% to Start the Year as Competition Heats Up and Demand for EVs Slows
DETROIT — Tesla sales fell sharply last quarter as competition increased worldwide, electric vehicle sales growth slowed, and price cuts failed to lure more buyers. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that it delivered 386,810 vehicles worldwide from January through March, almost 9% below the 423,000 it sold in the...
Fresno County Lawsuit Against Political Candidates Stifles Free Speech, Wastes Taxpayers’ Money
Ethically challenged politicians often prioritize their job security above all else. Yet, even with this focus on self-preservation, many resist the temptation to misuse taxpayer dollars to stifle political opposition. However, Fresno County stands as a recent notable exception to this general restraint. A year ago, the Fresno County Board...
Person Catches Bird Flu After Being in Contact With Texas Cows
ATLANTA — A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient was being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said. Health...
Israel Allegedly Behind Deadly Air Strike on Iranian Consulate in Syria
The Iranian consulate in Syria's capital, Damascus, was obliterated in a lethal air strike, allegedly carried out by Israel. The attack resulted in the death of seven officers from Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a high-ranking commander of the Quds Force, and his deputy, according to Iranian officials. The governments of Iran...
Israelis Demand Change: Protests Against Netanyahu Highlight Deep Political Divisions
Israel's political landscape is once again in turmoil as thousands of protesters take to the streets, reigniting the country's deep-seated divisions. In Jerusalem, law enforcement used skunk water to disperse protesters who had obstructed the city's main highway. The crowd's demands ranged from Netanyahu's resignation and early elections to an...