March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. Based on last year's bracket, there was little reason to doubt it. The only surprise so far has been the lack of pandemonium. The top two seeds from each region are headed to the Sweet 16 for just the fifth time. One double-digit...
UN Demands Cease-Fire in Gaza During Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan, Its 1st Demand to Halt Fighting
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first call to halt fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest the decision. Resolution Details...
Boeing CEO to Exit in Broad Management Shakeup as Manufacturing Issues Plague Storied Plane Maker
Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broad management shakeup after a series of mishaps at one of America's iconic manufacturers. Immediate Retirement and New Leadership Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing's commercial airplanes...
Courage to Embrace Change: El Rio Reyes Conservation Trust Boldly Rebrands as Kings River Land Trust
Dear Editor, I am writing to applaud the recent decision made by our local land trust, El Rio Reyes Conservation Trust, to rename itself as the Kings River Land Trust. This strategic move by the Board of Directors represents a significant milestone in the organization's journey toward generating greater clarity,...
Easy Time-Saving Tips for Classic Easter Dishes
For families juggling the pressures of work, school or other commitments, putting together an Easter meal can feel like a challenge. But it doesn't have to be this way. This year, let your Easter brunch or dinner be a source of joy - not stress - with these time-saving ideas....
Did You Fall for These Well-Known April Fools’ Day Jokes?
April Fools' Day has become a global playground for brands and media alike. Each year brings a new batch of ingenious hoaxes that catch the unwary off guard and offer a moment of levity in our sometimes all-too-serious world. It's a day where the rulebook is thrown out the window,...
California Democratic Lawmakers Seek Ways to Combat Retail Theft While Keeping Progressive Policy
SACRAMENTO — Facing mounting pressure to crack down on a retail theft crisis, California lawmakers are split on how best to tackle the problem that some say has caused major store closures and products like deodorants to be locked behind plexiglass. Top Democratic leaders have already ruled out reforming progressive...
California Wants to Pay Doctors More Money to See Medicaid Patients
SACRAMENTO — When Hunter Morgan bought an optometry practice in Southern California three years ago, one of the first things he did was start seeing patients who use Medicaid, the government-funded health insurance program for low-income people. The previous owners had not accepted patients on Medicaid, which covers roughly a...
How TikTok Trends Change the Way You Eat
Thanks to its short-form, video-focused content, TikTok has become home to an endless buffet of mouth-watering food clips dished up by a clever algorithm. Creators of all kinds, from home cooks to professional chefs, have flocked to the platform to share their culinary creations. But TikTok's impact on food isn't...
While Valley Children’s Executives Earn Millions, Community Benefits Lag
As news comes out about Valley Children's Hospital's high rate of executive pay, an examination of public records reveals the hospital's community benefit fund lags other children's hospitals. The IRS and hospitals have an understanding. In 2020, an estimated $28 billion in taxes were exempted from nonprofit hospitals, according to...