Newly appointed superintendent Misty Her and all Fresno Unified administrative staff are receiving the same 5% pay increase negotiated by teachers. This comes amidst an almost $49 million budget deficit. The raises coincide with contractually agreed upon pay increases for Fresno Unified teachers outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between...
US Consumer Spending Falls as Trump Tariff’s Muddle Economy
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive buying of goods like motor vehicles ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs faded, while monthly inflation maintained a moderate pace of increase. The Commerce Department's report on Friday likely will have no impact on near-term...
US Supreme Court Preserves Key Element of Obamacare
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday preserved a key element of the Obamacare law that helps guarantee that health insurers cover preventive care such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention medication at no cost to patients. The 6-3 decision written by conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh reversed a lower...
US Supreme Court Lets Parents Take Kids Out of Classes With LGBT Storybooks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland who sued to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBT characters are read in a high-profile case involving the intersection of religion and LGBT rights. The...
Fresno Unified Trustees Will Get Automatic Raises on Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Fresno Unified trustees will receive a $100 monthly raise — without lifting a finger. On Sept. 18, 2019, the trustees unanimously approved automatic 5% raises yearly, starting on Oct. 1, 2019, and every July 1 since. Five members who voted in favor remain on the board — Valerie...
Alleged ‘Fake’ ICE Agents Charged. Appear in Court.
Two men arrested in February for allegedly impersonating ICE agents appeared in court Monday. Judge David Gottlieb granted a continuance on behalf of the attorneys for Abad Amilca Sandovalgonzalez and Tom Joel Avila. The defendants were released on their own recognizance, and ordered to appear at the next hearing. The...
In Win for Trump, US Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Power to Block Birthright Citizenship Order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow on Friday to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief in cases as the justices acted in a fight over President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship, ordering lower courts that blocked his...
California’s Newsom Sues Fox News for $787 Million for Defamation Over Trump Call
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Friday, saying the network defamed him in covering his phone call with Donald Trump related to the president's immigration crackdown. The complaint filed in Delaware Superior Court accused Fox of demonstrating "willingness to protect President Trump...
Motorcycle Collides With Tractor in Fatal Fresno County Collision
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured Thursday night when a motorcycle collided with a tractor in rural Fresno County, authorities said. The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on Colorado Avenue, just north of Sumner Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators said a Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle,...
Ringo Is Ready to Rock Your World With ‘Pawsitive’ Vibes!
Are you ready to add a little “paws and claws” to your life? Meet Ringo, the 9-month-old tabby dynamo who’s always ready to play, explore, and steal the show! With his striking stripes and those wide, curious eyes, Ringo is a head-turner who’ll have you falling in love at first...