The Central California Psychedelic Summit will return to the Tower Theatre on Feb. 15-16, bringing together professionals, experts, and community members for two days of education and dialogue on psychedelics' role in mental health and personal growth. Hosted by Advanced Behavioral Concepts, this year’s summit will expand on the success...
Fresno EOC Energy Assistance Staffers Get Layoff Notices
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission staffers who help low-income Fresno County residents apply for utility assistance programs received layoff letters on Friday. It was unclear Monday whether the agency, which was created nearly 60 years ago as an anti-poverty nonprofit, will be able to continue provide the assistance service. A staffer...
Disgraced Former Congressman TJ Cox Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Terrence John "TJ" Cox, a former Democratic congressman from Fresno, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of wire fraud and one count of wire fraud affecting a financial institution, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith said. Cox is scheduled for sentencing on June 2. According to court documents, Cox perpetrated fraud...
Fresno County Crash Kills Woman, Injures Child on Highway 168
Updated at 4:34 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2025 The Fresno County Sheriff — Coroner's Office identified the 30-year-old women as Bailie French of Squaw Valley. Original Story The California Highway Patrol reported it's investigating a fatal crash that left a 30-year-old woman dead and a 7-year-old child injured on Highway...
Newsom Counters Trump, Orders More Stormwater Stored in Valley Reservoirs
As downpours soak Northern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered state officials to capture and store more stormwater in San Joaquin Valley reservoirs for farmers and towns, and to “remove or minimize” any obstacles that stand in the way. If that sounds familiar, it is: The governor issued similar orders two years ago, when...
Protests in All 50 States Against Trump’s Administration on Wednesday
A nationwide protest movement, 50501 Movement — short for "50 states, 50 protests, one day" — is gaining traction across social media, calling for demonstrations on Feb. 5 to "fight fascism." Newsweek reported that the protests are aimed at President Donald Trump’s policies since returning to the White House, including...
Kings County Fire Captain Dies in the Line of Duty
Kings County Fire Captain Mark Eads, 62, passed away Saturday evening after responding to a fire call in Avenal, the Kings County Fire Department said in a statement. Eads, along with his engineer, arrived near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Central Avenue to investigate smoke in a structure. During...
Kings Ship De’Aaron Fox to Spurs, Get Zach LaVine From Bulls
Victor Wembanyama has a new point guard: De'Aaron Fox is on his way out of Sacramento and headed to San Antonio. Fox is one of the centerpieces of a trade agreed to by three teams, one that sends two-time All-Star Zach LaVine from Chicago to Sacramento, Zach Collins from San...
Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Nearly a Month After Devastating Southern California Wildfires
LOS ANGELES — The Pacific Coast Highway reopened Monday morning, nearly a month after it was closed when flames from the deadly Palisades Fire ripped through hillside Los Angeles neighborhoods, destroying properties all the way down to the beach. Traffic along the scenic shoreline route began moving again at 8...
Dodgers Lose Jack Flaherty, Who Returns to Tigers on $35M Deal
Pitcher Jack Flaherty is returning to the Detroit Tigers, agreeing Sunday to a $35 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Flaherty can opt out after the 2025...