Coming up with solutions to the transportation problems of homeless students would go a long way toward reducing chronic absenteeism, advocates say. A quiet place to complete homework, free and stable transportation options, and not immediately being penalized for missed work are among the things that Te’yana Brown said could...
What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?
(Travel 101) Everybody has those five or six things that can make or break a vacation — items that become clutch when you need quick support for your health, your hygiene or simply your comfort. Call it a travel emergency stash, a travel essentials kit or a save-the-day bag; whatever...
‘Hands Off!’ Protests Against Trump and Musk Are Planned Across the US
WASHINGTON — Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk plan to rally across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations have been planned by more than 150 groups, including civil...
In California’s Capitol, Some Political Fights Span Decades
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Were we able to transport ourselves back in time 50 years and into California’s Capitol, we would find a governor seeking and enjoying massive attention by national political media as he eyes some greater office. We'd also find...
Just 1 in 4 Americans Feel Better off Financially Than September
The economic mood among Americans is decidedly gloomy, according to a new survey by Clever Real Estate, and few expect things to improve anytime soon. The research found that only 26% of people feel better off financially today than six months ago. Meanwhile, proposed federal spending cuts and tariffs are among the...
I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America.
I had a choice the other day in Shanghai: Which Tomorrowland to visit? Should I check out the fake, American-designed Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland, or should I visit the real Tomorrowland — the massive new research center, roughly the size of 225 football fields, built by Chinese technology giant Huawei?...
Newsom Wants to Bypass Trump Tariffs With Direct CA Trade Deals
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday asked exporting countries worldwide to spare California their retaliatory tariffs, saying he plans to pursue direct relationships with foreign trading partners. "To our international partners: As the fifth largest economy in the world, the Golden State will remain a steady, reliable partner for generations to...
Markets Plunge With S&P 500 Down 6% and Dow Down 2,200 After China Retaliates
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s worst crisis since COVID slammed into a higher gear Friday. The S&P 500 lost 6% after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs announced earlier this week. The move increased the stakes in a trade war that could end with a recession that...
Fresno Police Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old Girl
Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating 12-year-old Unique Hernandez, who was last seen on Friday at approximately 5:35 p.m. in the area of Inyo Street near Maple Avenue and Huntington Boulevard. Unique is described as being 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. She has long brown...
Madera Community College Unveils New Multicultural and Veterans Center
Madera Community College unveiled its new Multicultural and Veterans Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday. The centers, located in the Administration Building at the college's former library, were designed by Darden Architects. The total cost of the project was just under one million dollars, with a significant portion funded by...