Until recently, it was a little-known program to help Black and Latino students pursue business degrees. But in January, conservative strategist Christopher Rufo flagged the program known as The PhD Project in social media posts that caught the attention of Republican politicians. The program is now at the center of...
Schools in Delano Win Acclaim for Their Pandemic Comeback. How They Did It
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Some of California's most acclaimed schools right now aren't in elite suburbs or wealthy urban enclaves. They're in a small city in the San Joaquin Valley, an outpost on Highway 99 surrounded by almond trees and orange groves....
Weekslong Lockups of European Tourists at US Borders Spark Fears of Traveling to America
SAN DIEGO — Lennon Tyler and her German fiancé often took road trips to Mexico when he vacationed in the United States since it was only a day's drive from her home in Las Vegas, one of the perks of their long-distance relationship. But things went terribly wrong when they...
Fire Shuts Down London’s Heathrow Airport, Disrupting Travel for Hundreds of Thousands
LONDON — A large fire near London's Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe's busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut and disrupting global travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers. Heathrow said it didn't know when power would be returned, but energy distributor National Grid said in the...
The Latest: Trump Orders Meet Growing Protests and Court Challenges
President Donald Trump's executive order to facilitate the closure of the U.S. Education Department is met with protests and court challenges. Elon Musk focuses his attention on the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on social media that the billionaire cost-cutter will discuss "innovation, efficiencies & smarter production." Leaders...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Eddie Gamez Gonzales
March 21, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Eddie Gamez Gonzales Suspects Date of Birth: June 14, 1967 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 160 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Domestic Violence Warrant Number: F25901648 Synopsis of the Case: Eddie Gamez Gonzales is wanted on a...
Vang Clings to Majority Lead After Latest Fresno Election Vote Count
Brandon Vang's lead slipped, but he is still above the 50% plus one vote margin to avoid a runoff in Fresno City Council District 5. Vang stands at 50.14% as of Thursday afternoon. Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas is second with 34.97%, followed by Jose Leon Barraza (12.31%), Paul Condon (2.33%), and...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Home Shooting Investigation
A Fresno felon was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that shattered a home's window earlier this month, authorities said. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on March 4 at a residence near Delno and Floradora avenues, where they found a broken living room window and multiple bullet fragments...
Fresno Protesters Make the Case Against Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
About 30 community members rallied Thursday outside the Tesla dealership on Herndon Avenue, between Palm and Ingram avenues, to protest a proposed federal spending bill that could cut Medicaid and SNAP benefits. While standing with protesters, some cars honked in support while others yelled, "get a job." Protesters saw a...
Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help to Find Three Missing Teens
Authorities are searching for three missing teens last seen in northeast Fresno on Wednesday. Piper Delacruz, 16, Alexis Walker, 17, and Aiden Gonzalez, 15, were reported missing on Wednesday and are believed to be together, according to the Fresno Police Department. Delacruz is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall,...