Reactions by elected leaders in two Stanislaus County cities to the Utah killing of Charlie Kirk have led to the resignation of an Oakdale councilman and demands that a Waterford councilwoman step down. Christopher Smith resigned to “help minimize further disruption to City business,” Oakdale Mayor Cherilyn Bairos wrote Thursday in a...
It’s Pedal to the Metal for Tonight’s World of Outlaws Race in Tulare
After heavy showers hit Tulare's Thunderbowl Raceway on Friday, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and track officials canceled the Dennis Roth Classic opening night races. However, Saturday night's $83,000-to-win finale is still on as scheduled. If you purchased a ticket in advance for Friday’s race,...
Fashion Fair Mall Hosts Saturday Job Fair to Fill Holiday Positions
Fresno's Fashion Fair Mall will hold a seasonal hiring event Saturday, giving job seekers an opportunity to connect with retailers ahead of the holiday shopping rush. The job fair runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the mall’s Center Court. Applicants are encouraged to bring resumes and meet with...
Fresno Unified Teams With UC Merced, Offering Students Guaranteed Admission
Fresno Unified is partnering with University of California, Merced, to provide a tangible path to higher education and removing barriers for students. The district has joined the Merced Automatic Admission Program, which guarantees admission to UC Merced for qualified high school students. The new partnership allows pupils who have completed...
Child Swept Away by Storm Floodwater in Barstow Found Dead, Evacuation Warnings Issued
An overnight search for a 2-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwater amid a heavy storm in Barstow on Thursday evening came to a tragic end Friday with the discovery of the child's body, authorities said. Xavier Padilla Aguilera, 2, and his father, 26-year-old Brandon Padilla Aguilera, went missing...
Trump Plans to Impose $100,000 Fee per Year for H-1B Visas, in Likely Blow to Tech
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas, potentially dealing a big blow to the technology sector that relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. Since taking office in January, Trump has kicked off...
Top US Prosecutor Overseeing Letitia James Case Resigns After Trump Threat
WASHINGTON — The top prosecutor who is overseeing a criminal mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James resigned from his post on Friday, after President Donald Trump called for him to be removed from the job, according to an internal email seen by Reuters and a person...
Playhouse Merced Cancels Shows After Explosive Meeting, Board Infighting
Producers are canceling shows at Playhouse Merced after an out-of-control board meeting ended on Sept. 10 with police sending people home. The primary conflict surrounds a growing rift on the community theater’s board of directors. The board majority attempted to remove its president and her allies, who in turn allege...
Coachella Weekend 1 Tickets No Longer Available, but Here’s How to Get on the Waitlist
Passes for Weekend 1 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 10-12, 2026 are no longer available as of Friday, Sept 19, around 1 p.m., about two hours after they went on sale. Coachella Weekend 1 tickets aren't available, but Weekend 2 are Both GA and VIP...
Newsom Signs Climate Overhaul, Extending Cap and Trade While Boosting Oil Drilling
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed a sweeping package of climate and energy policies to extend the cap-and-trade greenhouse gas emissions program, increase oil drilling and allow the state to create a Western regional electricity market. The overhaul that...