LOS ANGELES — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring...
Raiders Fire Coach Antonio Pierce. Who Will They Hire Next?
HENDERSON — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after just one season as their full-time coach, the latest in a line of coaching changes over the past several years. "We appreciate Antonio's leadership, first as an interim head coach and this past season as the head coach,"...
Madera Authorities Warn About Fake Letters Circulating in Ranchos Community
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the distribution of fraudulent letters falsely claiming to be official warnings about fines for shooting guns on New Year’s Eve, they said in a statement Monday morning. Residents in the Madera Ranchos community reported receiving the letters, which feature the Madera Sheriff's logo...
Marjaree Mason Center Introduces New Crisis Response Manager
Local nonprofit leader Tiffany Apodaca is joining the Marjaree Mason Center team as its new crisis response manager. The Marjaree Mason Center has served Fresno County for over 45 years, dedicated to providing shelter from domestic violence and support systems to those in need. Now, they are adding Apodaca’s extensive...
Fresno DUI Crash Kills 2, Police Name Suspect
The suspect in a double fatal collision Monday night has been identified as Joal Campbell, 36, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Campbell, who was arrested at the scene, is receiving treatment at a local hospital for injuries sustained during the crash. The incident occurred at about 7:18...
Trump Says He Will Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” It's his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere. Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the...
California Businesses Sue State Over New Workplace Law
California businesses are suing to halt a new state law that bars them from requiring employees to attend anti-union meetings at work. The state's Chamber of Commerce and California Restaurant Association filed the suit in federal court on New Year's Eve, a day before the new law was to go...
San Diego State University Frat Members Charged After Pledge Set on Fire at Party
SAN DIEGO — Four fraternity members at San Diego State University are facing felony charges in connection with a skit performed at a party last year during which a pledge was set on fire, causing third-degree burns that covered over 16 percent of his body, prosecutors said. Caden Cooper, 22;...
If CA Wants to Lead on AI, It Can’t Let 3 Companies Hog the Infrastructure
When California state Sen. Scott Wiener introduced the nation's most ambitious AI safety bill last year, it became a flashpoint in the debate over how to govern artificial intelligence. Senate Bill 1047 caught the attention of tech billionaires, large corporations, Hollywood, researchers and the media for good reason — it...
California Faces ‘Life-Threatening, Destructive’ Winds and High Fire Risk, Forecasters Warn
LOS ANGELES — Winds began gaining strength across Southern California on Tuesday, as forecasters warned of “life-threatening, destructive” gusts that could last for days while toppling trees, creating dangerous surf and bringing extreme fire risk to areas that haven't seen substantial rain in months. The National Weather Service said what...