Fresno State students Nathan Theng and Angel Rojas have been awarded the university's top academic honors for the class of 2024. Chosen from a group of nine Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists and nine Graduate Deans’ Medalists, they were surprised with the honor during the President’s Recognition Reception on Thursday, May 16....
California Teacher Who Says She Was Fired for Christian Beliefs Gets $360K
The Jurupa Unified School District in Riverside County has agreed to pay $360,000 to Jessica Tapia, a former high school gym teacher who claimed she was terminated for refusing to adhere to policies that recognized students’ transgender identities. The conservative law firm Advocates for Faith & Freedom announced the settlement...
Barring ‘an Act of God,’ Big Sur’s Highway 1 Will Reopen Friday
Big Sur's Highway 1, a scenic route closed since late March due to a significant rockfall, is set to reopen this Friday, ahead of the previously announced Memorial Day schedule. Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday that barring unforeseen circumstances the highway will open at 6:30 a.m. Friday. The highway's...
Fresno State’s Lisa Bryant Selected as Carnegie Fellow to Study Political Polarization
Fresno State political science professor Dr. Lisa Bryant is one of 28 Andrew Carnegie Fellows who will receive stipends of $200,000 each for research related to political polarization. Bryant’s research seeks to understand how and why society has become so polarized, and how strengthened cohesion can fortify democracy. Her selection as part...
Fresno’s KMPH 26 Could Be on the Block in Possible Sinclair Broadcast Selloff
Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest owners of broadcast stations in the U.S., is reportedly considering selling more than 30% of its 185 owned or operated stations. The media giant has enlisted the services of investment bank Moelis to evaluate potential asset sales, including the stations and the Tennis...
Fresno City College Names Dean Medallion Winners and Commencement Speaker
Fresno City College has announced the seven graduating students chosen by their division dean for a Dean Medallion and also the alumnus who will be this year's commencement speaker. The seven students will receive their medallions at a ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Old Administration Building, Room 251....
Watch: Israel’s Oversized Influence in American Elections
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, with more than 100,000 members and a long roster of donors, is among the most powerful lobbying groups in the United States. Watch: Ali Velshi Exposes AIPAC's Growing Influence in US Elections AIPAC's strong pro-Israel influence has shaped American policy in the Middle East...
Fresno State Students Bring Home Wins From Model UN Competition
Fresno State’s inaugural Model United Nations team returned home with multiple wins after attending the 73rd Model United Nations of the Far West Conference in San Francisco in April. Fresno State’s team consisted of seniors Thomas E. Bell, Christopher Boyles, Madison Fuller, Cree Fuller, Jesus Lopez and Julian Lopez; juniors...
Merced County Deputy Ranks So Depleted That Sheriff Warnke Goes on Calls
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke is sounding the alarm over a public safety crisis due to a severe shortage of deputies. The staffing crisis has reached a point where Warnke has had to respond to emergency calls. For example, the sheriff's office recently received a call from a woman regarding...
Fresno State Announces 2024 Graduate Deans’ Medalists
Fresno State on Friday announced the 2024 Graduate Deans Medalists. The eight schools and colleges at Fresno State, along with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, each selected an outstanding student to honor as part of the class of 2024 Graduate Deans’ Medalists. The deans selected an undergraduate...