The midnight kiss has long been the singular goal of many a New Year's Eve celebration - a mix of romance, superstition and a hearty dose of FOMO. But lately, fewer people are puckering up as the clock strikes twelve. The iconic kiss is being ghosted in favor of celebrations...
Why Mountain Meadows Should Be a Priority for New CA Climate Bond
When I stepped into a Sierra Nevada meadow over 25 years ago, I was struck by the diversity of life, the hub of biological activity — full of birds, frogs, fish and plants. As a wildlife ecologist, I was in love. That infatuation has endured, growing into one of the...
Registered Lobbyists Reach a Record High in California
California saw its biggest increase in registered lobbyists last session since at least 2011, with a roughly 10% increase for a record of 3,245 people. The increase in lobbyists means there's now at least one lobbyist for every legislative staff member. Longtime lobbyist Chris Micheli attributes the jump to high...
Get Your Tickets Now. Big Acts Coming to Fresno in First Half of 2025.
Comedy greats and music idols are coming to Fresno to kickstart 2025, and the big names will continue through the year's first half. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes will entertain Eagle Mountain Casino on Saturday, Jan. 11. She's best known...
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel Dies From Cancer at Age 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. "He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never...
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban So He Can Weigh In After He Takes Office
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued...
A’s President Dave Kaval Will Resign in the Coming Days
OAKLAND - Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign from the organization after being the public face of the organization's planned move from Oakland to Las Vegas. Kaval has been president of the A's for the past eight years and will step down from the role on Dec. 31 to pursue...
Injured Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Won’t Play Sunday vs. Cowboys
PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, forcing the Philadelphia Eagles to play against Dallas without their star quarterback. The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington. Hurts was...
County Residents Reject Joining the City. Will It Be the Same in Southeast Fresno?
In 2020, the city and county of Fresno had to take special measures to allow a Fresno attorney to build nearly 500 homes on his family's land in the southwest part of town. Part of that agreement required the city to not only annex the 89 acres owned by Eddie...
Struggling Kings Fire Coach Mike Brown, AP Source Says
SACRAMENTO - The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in a five-game losing streak, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the firing hadn't been announced...