This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A beloved teacher arrested for soliciting a minor. A coach convicted of sexual abuse. A school district hit with a multi-million-dollar jury verdict for failing to protect students. The steady drumbeat of stories in recent years about educator...
Rollover Crash Leads HSI, Border Patrol to Stash House, 35 Arrests
A rollover crash during a migrant smuggling attempt led U.S. Border Patrol agents to a suspected stash house in Chaparral, New Mexico, resulting in 35 arrests, Department of Homeland Security officials said. The El Paso-area case was highlighted on Sunday, Sept. 7, by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on a post...
Nasdaq Hits Record High as Traders Focus on Rate Cuts
The Nasdaq climbed to a record high on Monday, lifted by a rally in Broadcom, while the S&P 500 rose marginally as investors bet the Federal Reserve will soon lower borrowing costs to shore up economic growth. Investors expect multiple interest rate cuts this year after a troubling nonfarm payrolls...
Fresno Man Charged with Felon in Possession of Firearm After High-Speed Chase
A 20-year-old Fresno man was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm following a high-speed chase that endangered bystanders, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Thomas Carter Beasley led officers on Nov. 16, 2024, through stop signs at high speeds before crashing into a parked car and fleeing...
New Evacuation Warnings Issued for Fresno County Garnet Fire Near Shaver Lake, Pine Flat Reservoir
Authorities on Monday expanded evacuation warnings for the Garnet Fire, adding Zones K26, K60, K61B, K76 and K165 along the western edge of the blaze north of Pine Flat Lake and southeast and east of Shaver Lake. Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zones K27, K28, K29, K30, K31, K32A,...
Assemblywoman Soria Denies Defamation, but Wants to File Countersuit
Esmeralda Soria will have to wait before filing her own defamation lawsuit. It is the latest salvo in a legal feud in which former Fresno City Council colleagues took to litigation to settle negative campaigning from a 2022 election for state Assembly. Soria won the race and continues to serve...
Some Tents Enter Gaza but Red Cross Says Enclave Needs Many More
GENEVA — The Red Cross said on Monday it has distributed over 300 tents to displacement camps in southern Gaza in recent days but warned that the current supply of shelter materials to the enclave falls far short of urgent needs on the ground. In addition to the 300 tents,...
49ers New WR Addition Could Be Bad News for Jauan Jennings
The San Francisco 49ers entered Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field with a thin wide receiver room, as Brandon Aiyuk (PUP), Jacob Cowing (IR) and Jordan Watkins (inactive) were all out due to injuries. However, things got worse late in San Francisco's 17-13 win, as Jauan Jennings...
Rams’ Week 1 Hero Recounts Game-Saving Play in Win over Texans
The Los Angeles Rams hosted the Houston Texans on Sunday at SoFi Stadium for a Week 1 matchup that resulted in a 14-9 win for Sean McVay's team, allowing them to keep pace in the division with the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers, who also won their games earlier...
Who Plays Monday Night Football Tonight and What Channel? See Season Schedule
Monday Night Football is back as the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears face off at Soldier Field in Chicago. Vikings fans will get to watch quarterback J.J. McCarthy make his NFL debut, ESPN said, as football fans watch Week 1 of the regular season wrap up on Monday, Sept....