The Coast Guard is redefining how it views harassment across the service, discarding the concept of “hate incidents” and recasting symbols of hatred, including nooses and swastikas, as potentially “politically divisive.” In the past, the display of such symbols was unambiguously cited in policy as “incidents of hatred and prejudice”...
Fresno EDM Event Aims to Raise Autism Awareness at Procreation Brewing Co.
A community electronic dance event aimed at supporting autism awareness will take place Saturday at Procreation Brewing Co. in Fresno, according to organizers. The Autism EDM Event, presented by DJ Basswar, Eternal Grime Raves, and Procreation Brewing Co., runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1929 Santa Clara S....
Florida Republicans Oppose Trump Offshore Oil Leasing Plan
Florida Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis, said they oppose a Trump administration plan that could allow new oil and gas drilling in waters off the state's Gulf Coast. The reactions came in response to an Interior Department proposal published on Thursday that contemplates future oil leasing in the eastern portion...
White House Asks for Resignation of Top Aide to FDA Chief, Politico Reports
The White House has asked for the resignation of top aide to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, Politico reported on Friday, citing administration officials. Makary had sought to promote Sanjula Jain-Nagpal, a policy and research staffer at the FDA, which the White House had not yet approved,...
Fresno Fire Department Seeks Suspects in Early Morning Arson
The Fresno Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two women suspected of starting a vehicle fire on East Balch Avenue. Fire officials said the fire occurred around 1:45 a.m. Oct. 28 on the 4900 block of East Balch Avenue. Surveillance footage shows two adult Black women...
White House Pauses Executive Order That Would Seek To Preempt State Laws on AI, Sources Say
The White House has put on hold a draft executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on artificial intelligence through lawsuits and by withholding federal funds, sources said on Friday. — (Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)
‘Wicked’ and the Never-Ending Press Tour
With the release of “Wicked: For Good,” the saga of the singing witches comes to a close. It also represents the conclusion of two full years of press for these films, years filled with tearful interviews and high-fashion photo calls. Even if you only had a passing interest in this...
Chancellor’s Departure Can’t Come Soon Enough for State Center Teachers Union
Carole Goldsmith’s announcement last week that she will retire as chancellor of State Center Community College District — a job she has held since January 2022 — came the same day that State Center faculty members held a no-confidence vote on her. This week the union announced the results of...
‘Bad Precedent’ or Smart Move? Fresno Council Extends Trash Contract
Councilmember Miguel Arias led a one-man crusade, warning against a trash contract that could lead to doom. No one else listened. The Fresno City Council capped a nine-hour meeting Thursday by amending a trash-hauling contract with Orange Avenue Disposal Company. The vote was 6-1, with Arias opposed. City Manager Georgeanne...
Inspire Health Opens New Primary Care in Clovis. First in Decades
A new primary care office in Clovis from Inspire Health — formerly Central California Faculty Medical Group — marks the first for the physician specialty group in decades. The office at 2176 Shaw Ave. near Armstrong Avenue will house two doctors, a surgeon, and a nurse practitioner, Inspire Health CEO...