WASHINGTON — The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza. Some of the arms in the package could be sent through current U.S. stocks but the majority...
George Kittle Is Looking for His Greatest Catch: A Loving Family To Call His Own
George Kittle, a one-year-old rescue dog, captivates hearts with his resilience and irresistible charm. Formerly known as Eddy during his time at Fresno Humane Animal Services, his outlook was grim as he faced possible euthanasia due to a broken leg. Everything changed when a foster family stepped forward, giving him...
How Drinking Alcohol Can Affect Your Health
With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. "Drinking less is a great way to be healthier," said Dr....
Nikki Glaser Wants to Kill as Host of the Globes. Is She Overthinking It?
“We come together tonight with a common goal.” To comedian Nikki Glaser, this was a great premise in search of a better punchline. Over Zoom, three days after nominations for the Golden Globes were announced last month, she invited ideas from her staff of 10 writers for the opening monologue...
Pro Tips for Making Great-Tasting Comfort Food Without All the Calories
It's pretty easy to reduce the calorie count in all your favorite comfort foods without compromising on flavor. By using a few simple tricks, you can lighten up classic dishes and keep them tasting delicious. Learn how to easily swap ingredients and change cooking techniques to enjoy your favorite foods...
Niners QB Joshua Dobbs Makes His Return to the Desert as a Starter
By the Numbers San Francisco (6-10) at Arizona (7-9) Sunday, 1:25 p.m. PT, Fox. BetMGM Odds: Cardinals by 4. Against the spread: 49ers 5-11; Cardinals 10-6. Series record: 49ers lead 36-30. Last meeting: Cardinals beat 49ers 24-23 on Oct. 6, in Santa Clara. Last week: 49ers lost to Lions 40-34;...
Fresno Gang Member Arrested After High-Speed Chase, Stolen Mail Discovered in SUV
A routine traffic stop turned into a wild police chase early Friday, ending with the arrest of a Fresno gang member and the discovery of hundreds of pieces of stolen mail, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Deputies first tried to pull over a 2001 Chevy Tahoe...
Biden Awards Medal of Honor and Medal of Valor to Military Heroes and First Responders
WASHINGTON — On Feb. 15, 1951, Army Pvt. Bruno R. Orig was returning from a mission when he found his fellow soldiers under attack in what's now known as the Battle of Chipyong-ni. The infantryman provided first aid to his comrades wounded in the Korean War attack and began helping...
French Quarter’s Metal Barriers Gone on New Year’s, Leaving Critical Security Gap
After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were anxious to protect their city's famed French Quarter, where crowds of revelers pack the cobblestone streets, especially during big events like Mardi Gras. By the next year, steel columns known...
Soldier Who Died in Las Vegas Explosion Left Note Saying It Was to Be a Wakeup for Country’s Ills
LAS VEGAS — An Army soldier who fatally shot himself in a Tesla Cybertruck just before it exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day left notes saying it was stunt to serve as a "wakeup call" for the country's ills, investigators said Friday. Matthew Livelsberger,...