LONDON — Images of rebirth and renewal are everywhere at Easter: hatching chicks, hordes of bunnies and emerging flower buds. Also returning, prompted by the occasion and a crowd to feed, are the seasonal bakers, rested from the holidays and reenergized for spring. Easter is an opportunity to bake for...
Florida State Gunman Used Deputy Mom’s Former Service Weapon, Authorities Say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother's former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said. Officers quickly arrived and shot and wounded the shooter after he refused to comply with commands,...
Giants Befuddled by Sánchez’s Changeup in Loss to the Phillies
PHILADELPHIA — Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Thursday for a four-game split. Sánchez (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — four hits and one walk....
Trump Officials’ Defiance Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation Is ‘Shocking,’ Appeals Court Says
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration's claim that it can't do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. "should be shocking," a federal appeals court said Thursday in a blistering order that ratchets up the escalating conflict between the government's executive...
Jane Fonda Packs the Saroyan Theatre, Delivers an Empowering Message
Jane Fonda went light on fame and politics Wednesday while delivering a meditation on life, aging, and shifting mindsets alongside her devotion to fighting climate change. Her talk “Resilience, Passion, and Purpose” closed out San Joaquin Valley Town’s Hall’s 2024-25 season. The well-known actor and activist packed Fresno's Saroyan Theatre,...
AOC Emerges as Top Democratic White House Contender for 2028
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is gaining momentum as a potential frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to Newsweek. The New York congresswoman has been drawing massive crowds alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, with recent rallies attracting over 30,000 attendees in multiple cities. Their appearance in...
Why Fresno Unified Tried to Keep Superintendent Search Secret
The Fresno Unified school board is purposely keeping its superintendent search secret. All board members signed a nondisclosure agreement with a search firm assisting them in finding a new leader for the state's third-largest school district. The main reason, several board members and the consultant firm the board hired said,...
White House Eyes Overhaul of Federal Housing Aid to the Poor
WASHINGTON — The White House is considering deep cuts to federal housing programs, including a sweeping overhaul of aid to low-income families, in a reconfiguration that could jeopardize millions of Americans’ continued access to rental assistance funds. The potential changes primarily concern federal housing vouchers, including those more commonly known...
Dems Step Up Trump Resistance as Base Hungers for More of a Fight
WASHINGTON — Rep. Jamie Raskin has a mantra for the second Trump era: “A rally a day keeps the fascists away.” Raskin, D-Md., who developed a following for his role on the House select committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, has attended 52 rallies and marches since President Donald...
2 Killed and 5 Hurt in Florida State University Shooting; Gunman in Custody
Two people were killed and five hurt in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, officials said, after a student opened fire on campus Thursday. The attacker was taken into custody, according to police, who described the investigation as ongoing. The two people killed were not students, investigators said...