Kayla Ferreira remembers being a high schooler, sitting beside her mother's hospital bed and watching her receive blood transfusions. It was that experience that made the community need for donor blood a personal mission for Ferreira — and helped shape her career. "My mom has an autoimmune disease and had...
Israeli Strikes in Beirut Leave 22 Dead, Targeted Hezbollah Official Escapes
A senior Hezbollah official survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Beirut on Thursday, according to three security sources reported by Reuters. The attempt came as Israeli airstrikes in the area killed 22 people, raising concerns from the U.N. about the growing danger to peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Wafiq Safa, head...
Darius Assemi Says No to New $500 Million Tax
Darius Assemi, CEO of Granville Homes, addressed the Rotary Club of Fresno on Monday, voicing his strong opposition to Fresno Unified School District's Measure H bond, a proposed $500 million tax initiative. Assemi highlighted several critical concerns regarding the measure, emphasizing that the additional property tax would position Fresno Unified...
Harris Leads Trump Among Suburban Voters, Poll Shows
Vice President Kamala Harris has gained a lead over former President Donald Trump among suburban voters, according to a Reuters/Ipsos analysis. Harris now holds 47% support among suburban voters, compared to Trump’s 41%, representing a significant shift since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid in July. Harris Overtakes Trump...
FUSD Staff Answers School Board President Wittrup’s $500 Million School Bond Questions
Fresno Unified School Board President Susan Wittrup posed a series of questions about the $500 million Measure H bond measure on the November ballot, the project list that's up for adoption at Wednesday's board meeting, and other issues. Here are Wittrup's 24 questions and the answers from district staff that...
Trump Is Coming to Sweltering Coachella Because He Feels Like He Owes California
Former President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally on Saturday at Calhoun Ranch in Coachella, California, according to CNN. As the Republican presidential nominee, Trump is currently trailing by 25 points in California, having lost the state by 29 percentage points, or approximately 5 million votes, in the...
DeSantis Snubs VP Harris as Florida Faces Double Hurricane Threat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly avoiding calls from Vice President Kamala Harris regarding Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, according to The Guardian. This comes as the state braces for another hurricane, Milton, expected to hit the southwest coast in two days. An aide to DeSantis told NBC News that the...
US Surveillance Systems Potentially Compromised by Chinese Cyberattack
According to reports from Ars Technica, Chinese government-linked hackers have infiltrated the networks of major US Internet service providers, potentially gaining access to court-authorized wiretap systems. The Wall Street Journal revealed that companies like Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen were among those affected. The cyberattack, attributed to a Chinese hacking group...
One Year On: Gaza War’s Devastating Impact on Children and Families
The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to devastate lives, particularly those of children. BBC News revisits several families and individuals one year after the war began, highlighting the profound impact on civilians. Malak, a young teenager who lost her father and an eye in an Israeli raid, now cares for...
Fresno State’s Water Institute Teams with Nonprofit to Study on-Farm Recharge
The California Water Institute at Fresno State announces its first formal partnership with Sustainable Conservation on a $498,423 grant-funded project from the California Department of Food and Agriculture aimed at enhancing aquifer replenishment in the San Joaquin Valley. “The California Water Institute has engaged in several activities with Sustainable Conservation...