Last week, Michael Maher announced he is running for state Senate in 2026. However, doing so will require a move. At his current Kingsburg residence, Maher lives in Senate District 16 held by Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield. However, he is running in SD 12, a more GOP friendly locale. Maher,...
Fresno Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Arson Fire
The Fresno Fire Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for an arson fire on First Street, between Yale and Weldon avenues, early Friday morning, they said in a statement. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing a man running from the scene...
Official White House Account Declares Trump ‘King’ in Latest Post
The official White House social media account shared a photo of President Trump wearing a crown with the words "Long Live the King" on Wednesday. The post had the caption saying, "''CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!' –President Donald J....
Bulldogs Blown Out by Aztecs, Set Season Record for Losses
The Fresno State men's basketball team made history Tuesday night in San Diego, but it was history they'd rather bury in the record books. The Bulldogs fell, 83-60, to San Diego State, dropping to 5-22 overall and 1-15 in the Mountain West Conference. It was Fresno State's ninth straight defeat...
Manfred Calls Athletics’ New Park in Sacramento Charming, Reaffirms Vegas Move
PHOENIX — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and...
CA Bill Would Ban Anti-Aging Products for Kids Under 18
A new bill introduced in California aims to prohibit the sale of anti-aging skincare products to individuals under 18, ABC7 News reported. Asm. Alex Lee proposed the legislation in response to social media trends encouraging young children to use adult skincare products. Dr. Zakia Rahman, a dermatology professor at Stanford...
Justin Herbert, Chargers Will Play Their 2025 Season Opener in Brazil
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Chargers will play their 2025 season opener in Brazil, making the franchise the first to play on five continents, the NFL announced Wednesday. The Chargers' opponent is expected to be announced in May, when the NFL's regular-season schedule is released. The Chargers will be...
Ohtani Progresses in Dodgers Return with Second Bullpen Session
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, continuing the process of his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani had his first bullpen session on Saturday. He hopes to pitch this season for the first time since Aug. 23,...
Trump Suggests US Agencies Should Negotiate Bills, Rather Than Pay Them in Full
President Donald Trump boasts regularly about his prowess as a businessperson. And in an interview Tuesday, he suggested that government agencies might learn something by simply refusing to pay bills in full as a way of negotiating for better deals for American taxpayers. Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity...
Laundry Secrets From the Baseball Pros — the Clubhouse Staffers Who Wash MLB Uniforms
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — From the pinstripes of New York all the way to the Dodger blues of Los Angeles, there is a strong connection among the clubhouse staffers who wash the dirt-caked, hard-worn uniforms of the major leagues. Just like the players who wear the jerseys. "The clubhouse community is...