The Sanger Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location. The department noted that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol and can include prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana. First-time DUI offenses carry an average of $13,500 in fines...
Fresno County Authorities Seek Relatives of 77-Year-Old Man Who Died in Senior Home
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of a 77-year-old man who died at a Fresno senior home. Officials said Danny Thomas Swasey of Fresno passed away on July 23. Despite searching numerous personal records, the Coroner’s Office said staff have been unable...
Fresno County Garnet Fire Grows to 33,388 Acres in Sierra National Forest
The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest has grown to 33,388 acres and is 14% contained, the U.S. Forest Service said Friday. The fire, which began Aug. 24 after a lightning strike, is being fought by 1,814 personnel. Evacuation Orders, Warnings According to CalFire, evacuation orders have been issued...
White House Expects Fed to Weigh Larger Rate Cut After Disappointing Jobs Data
WASHINGTON — The White House expects the Federal Reserve to at least consider a possible larger rate cut when it meets later this month after last month's job data showed a "disappointing" labor market, U.S. President Donald Trump's economic advisor said on Friday. "The main market expectation is 25 basis...
Dollar Falls Sharply After Jobs Data Misses Expectations
The U.S. dollar fell sharply against major peers on Friday after crucial monthly jobs data showed that American employers hired fewer workers than expected, which likely guarantees a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Labor Department data showed that nonfarm payrolls increased by only 22,000 jobs last month, far short of the...
BUNT., The Chainsmokers to Release New Song Before Fresno’s Dog Daze Fest. Here’s How It Sounds
BUNT. has teamed up with The Chainsmokers and Izzy Bizu for a new single, “Spaces,” that released Friday. The track is going to be an instant cardio addition for my gym playlists. “Spaces” was debuted by BUNT. at Lollapalooza earlier this month and is described as equally festival-ready and cinematic....
Biden Had Surgery to Remove Cancerous Cells, NBC News Reports
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Joe Biden recently underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin, NBC News reported on Thursday, citing a spokesperson. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward; editing by Scott Malone)
Trump Administration Considering Banning Trans People From Buying Guns, US Media Reports
The U.S. Justice Department is considering proposals to prevent transgender people from buying guns, U.S. media reported on Thursday. CNN, citing unnamed sources, described talks on the matter as "preliminary in nature" and said they stemmed from last week's shooting at a Catholic church in Minnesota, which left two children dead and 17...
Can Fresno State Conquer Oregon State in Corvallis for the 1st Time Since 1991?
Fresh off a dominating victory, the Fresno State football team has no illusions about the challenge it faces Saturday afternoon in Corvallis, Oregon. Oregon State is coming off a stinging 34-15 home-field loss in which the visiting Cal Bears outplayed the Beavers in virtually every phase. Thus Oregon State enters...
Measure C Committee Adds Light Rail to Fresno Transportation List
Light rail will be on the menu for Fresno County's transportation tax plan as the Measure C steering committee voted overwhelmingly to add it for consideration. The proposal comes as the Fresno Council of Governments received funds to study whether light is feasible in the county. On Aug. 27, the...