In the 22 days since Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a notoriously violent prison in El Salvador, his young autistic son has sought comfort in the scent of his missing father's clothes. “Although he cannot speak, he shows me how much he missed Kilmar,” Abrego Garcia's...
Kings County Chase Ends in Meth Arrest, but Deputies Are Looking for Driver
A traffic stop for expired registration escalated into a high-speed chase Tuesday night, ending with one suspect in custody and another still at large, authorities said. According to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted to pull over a vehicle near Jersey Avenue and Alkali Drive at approximately 8:24...
Xavier Becerra Enters 2026 California Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he will run for California governor in 2026, joining a growing field of candidates vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, Politico reported. Becerra, who previously served as California’s attorney general, emphasized his decades of political experience in a campaign video released...
Reps. Costa, Gray Propose Bill to Address Critical Doctor Shortage in Rural Areas
Two San Joaquin Valley congressional representatives have introduced a bill that could help address the vast shortage of doctors in the region, particularly in underserved areas. Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno, and Rep. Adam Gray, D-Merced, say the Medical Education Act would, if passed, establish a program of grants to support expanded medical education...
Here’s How the New NFL Rules on Kickoffs and Overtime Will Work
The one-year trial version of the dynamic kickoff in the NFL led to an uptick in the return rate that wasn't quite as much as the league had hoped. Now the new form of the kickoff that is more like a scrimmage play is permanent with a change for 2025...
Inside a $17 Billion Maintenance Backlog Plaguing California’s Universities
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Across California’s public university systems, students, faculty and staff are learning and working in aging academic buildings where air conditioning, roofs, plumbing and electrical systems are either deteriorating or not functional. Every year, maintenance costs for University of...
Progress Picks Up on Well Registration Efforts Among Kings County Landowners
Lemoore area growers and landowners weren’t happy about giving out their well locations and pumping data but said, if they had to, they’d rather give that information to a local agency than the state. “The state represents LA and Sacramento, not us,” said home owner Cynthia Dias, who registered her...
Webb Pitches 7 Strong Innings as Giants Beat Astros
HOUSTON — Logan Webb pitched seven strong innings, Willy Adames hit a two-run double and the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday night. Adames’ double down the left-field line scored Christian Koss and Patrick Bailey. Heliot Ramos later added a solo homer, his third of the...
Curry Drops 52 as Warriors Beat Grizzlies, Move into Fifth in West
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The last time Stephen Curry and Golden State played in Memphis, he was held without a field goal and the Warriors lost by 51 points. Curry didn’t recall the frustration from that loss in December. And there was no repeat on Tuesday night. Curry fired up 3-pointers...
Dodgers Extend Perfect Start Behind May and Betts’ Heroics
LOS ANGELES — Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Tuesday night. With a 7-0 mark, the defending World Series champions are off to the club's best...