“Chance Favors the Prepared Mind.” — Louis Pasteur For Donald Trump to run for a third term as president, a constitutional amendment is required. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, states that no person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice. Because you need a...
RIP, Bill Lyles: One of Fresno’s Most Iconic Builders and Philanthropists
A man integral to the literal shaping of Fresno, William M. Lyles, died Wednesday at 91 years old. As president and CEO of Lyles Diversified, Mr. Lyles' life was marked by not only building, but a passion for philanthropy — especially in education — and civic duty. "It is with...
Madera Authorities Seize 80 Pounds of Meth, Arrest Two Suspects
Authorities seized 80 pounds of methamphetamine during a vehicle search in Madera County on Thursday, March 20, leading to the arrests of two men. Juan Salgado, 41, and Fernando Rascon, 39, both of Southern California, were arrested on multiple felony charges including sales, distribution, and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, the...
How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip
Questions linger over what this year's layoffs and ranger protests at the National Park Service will mean for travelers, who made a record 331 million visits to park properties last year. Adding to the confusion is the federal court ruling Thursday that the firings were done unlawfully and agencies must...
Cal State Automatically Admitting High School Students With Good Grades
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. More than 17,400 high school seniors last fall got the sweetest news any anxious student can get: Congratulations, because of your high school GPA, you're automatically admitted to one of 10 California State University campuses of your choice...
Merced Receives Satanic Flag Request Amid Policy Debate
No matter where you stand on the debate over Merced's flag policy, the devil is in the details. Last month the city received an application to fly a flag in recognition of "Unveiling Day," an official holiday of The Satanic Temple that is recognized annually by the group's adherents on...
If California Bails Out LA’s $1 Billion Budget Deficit, Beware the Slippery Slope
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As fate would have it, the very destructive and deadly wildfires that swept through Los Angeles neighborhoods this year erupted as its city officials were struggling to close a large gap in their budget. At the time, the...
Things to Know About the Federal Investigation Into CA’s Law on Students and Gender
SACRAMENTO — The Trump administration launched an investigation Thursday into the California Department of Education over a law that says districts can't force teachers and staff to notify parents if a student changes their gender identity at school. The U.S. Department of Education said the policy may violate the Family...
Vance and Wife Tour US Military Base in Greenland After Diplomatic Spat
NUUK, Greenland — Vice President JD Vance, his wife and other senior U.S. officials visited an American military base in Greenland on Friday in a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were irked that the original itinerary was planned without consulting them. Soon...
Tulare County Wetlands Preserve Is Open to Public on Saturday
The largest remaining wetland prairie in the San Joaquin Valley will open to the public on Saturday, an event that only comes around once or twice a year. The James K. Herbert Wetland Prairie Preserve, which houses and protects rare and unique species in Tulare County, will be open from 9...