Matt Entz is optimistic about his Fresno State football recruiting class. "We're seeing the kind of evolution of what we wanted this to be when we talk about being a premier development program," Entz said Wednesday at a news conference discussing the 2026 signing class. Fresno State is adding 43...
It’s Big Tech’s Billionaires vs. Unions in Fight to Control California Politics
Big Tech is opening up its treasure chest in a bid to reshape California's political landscape and wrestle control from unions, Politico reported Wednesday. "Silicon Valley donors are unleashing tens of millions of dollars to reshape the power dynamics in this resolutely Democratic state, with strategists and others close to...
Visalia Police Identify Victim, Suspect in Fatal Apartment Assault
Police have identified the victim and suspect in a fatal assault that occurred at an apartment complex on South Lovers Lane, the Visalia Police Department said. The victim was identified as Myrna Otherson, 75. The suspect was identified as Miguel Mora Camacho, 28, who has been booked at the Tulare...
Clovis Police Plan DUI Enforcement for Super Bowl Sunday
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the Clovis Police Department is reminding residents to plan ahead for a safe ride home. Extra officers will be on patrol Sunday, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drug, the department said in a statement. “Super Bowl celebrations are...
17-Year-Old Killed Crossing Highway 99 in Fresno
Update: The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the teen on Friday as Maxwell Thompson, 16, of Fresno. They said he was a student at Justin Garza High School. Original Story A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed Thursday morning after being struck by a Toyota Tacoma on Highway 99 south of Herndon...
Fresno Blood Cancer Nonprofit Gets New Name, Big Fundraising Boost
Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, has been named the 2026 beneficiary of the Santé Health Foundation, launching a multi-event fundraising partnership in the Central Valley that will support research, patient programs and advocacy for families facing blood cancers. Blood Cancer United funds research, patient support programs,...
Trump Willing to Discuss Democrats’ Demands on Immigration, White House Says
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said President Donald Trump is willing to negotiate with top congressional Democrats on immigration enforcement reforms, but added that some of the Democrats' requests were non-starters. — (Reporting by Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson; Editing by Katharine Jackson)
Why Did Fresno Councilmember Arias Sit for Pledge of Allegiance?
For every tough question Miguel Arias asks at a Fresno City Council meeting, he also seems to find a way to get under the skin of his detractors. In his eighth and final year representing southwest and downtown Fresno, Arias developed a reputation for pressing staff and diving deep on...
Anaheim Police Investigator Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer
Anaheim Police Investigator Jaime Llamas, who served the department since 2006, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a long fight with terminal brain cancer on Tuesday, the Anaheim Police Department said in a statement. Llamas’ dedication and professionalism were honored as uniformed personnel and the department’s Honor...
He Was Laid Off at The Washington Post After Working There 60 Years
WASHINGTON — Not long into his career at The Washington Post, Martin Weil learned to ignore most of the crackles on the police scanner. One night in June 1972, though, he paused upon hearing this: “Doors open at the Watergate.” He decided against chasing down the meaning of those words...