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...
Inside the Golden Globes: What You Didn’t See on Television
BEVERLY HILLS — The Golden Globes are a social affair with occasional breaks for awards. It's a game of seconds inside the packed ballroom as A-listers attempt to get in as many hugs and hellos as possible before the cameras start broadcasting to the world again. It's a tricky room...
North Dakota St. Wins 10th FCS Title as Miller Accounts for 4 TDs in Win Over Montana St.
FRISCO — Cam Miller ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more in his 54th consecutive start as North Dakota State's quarterback, and the Bison won their record 10th Football Championship Subdivision title, beating top-seeded and previously undefeated Montana State 35-32 on Monday night. North Dakota State (14-2) made...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Michael Eric Wilson
Updated on Jan. 15, 2025 at 4:03 p.m. Michael Eric Wilson was arrested by the Fresno Police Department on Wednesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office reported. Original Story Jan. 7, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Michael Eric Wilson Suspects Date of Birth: Dec. 16, 1985 Physical...
Tulare County Files Its First Felony Cases Under Prop 36
Tulare County prosecutors have filed their first felony cases under Proposition 36, a 2024 ballot measure that addressed theft and drug crimes, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. “The message is clear: Californians demand accountability for repeat offenders. The crimes addressed by Proposition 36 greatly affect...
‘People Are Still Mad’: Will California Pass Reparations Bills?
After two reparations bills stalled in the final day of session last year, reparation advocates are campaigning today at the state Capitol to drum up support for the same measures. In partnership with the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California, the advocates are calling the rally “the first reparations advocacy...