The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is requesting assistance from the public in locating the family of a Fresno man who recently passed away. Jalal Tantash, 87, died of natural causes on Dec. 15 at a local medical facility. Despite efforts to locate his relatives through personal records, staff at the...
Opinion: Does Jesus Want Christians to Be Environmentalists?
As Christmas approaches, I know that my Christian friends will ask me why I chose to work for the environmental nonprofit Earthday.org instead of engaging in hands-on field ministry. My answer — look at the headlines. Wildfires, rising oceans, coral bleaching, species extinction, deforestation, climate refugees — all part of...
Illegal Immigrant Faces Murder Charges in Death of Woman Lit on Fire in NYC Subway
A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she was engulfed in flames, police said Monday. The suspect, identified by police as Sebastian Zapeta, was taken into custody hours...
$1M Investment in Fresno Lender to Help Small Businesses Get Funding
A $1 million investment with Fresno-based Access Plus Capital will mean more opportunities for small businesses. The nonprofit announced Monday that the funding from Community West Bank will help stimulate economic growth, especially in underserved areas. Community West was previously Central Valley Community Bank. "This investment from Community West bank...
Who Is Making a Difference in Fresno? Explore This List of 2024’s Shining Stars
Two of the biggest challenges facing our city are domestic violence and the decades-long struggles to improve student achievement in Fresno Unified School District. Fortunately, we have Marjaree Mason Center CEO Nicole Linder leading the charge to educate the community about domestic violence and provide life-saving services for victims. We...
Fresno State Tossed by Northern Illinois in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
BOISE, Idaho — Freshman wide receiver George Dimopoulos threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Dane Pardridge on the first play of double overtime and Jordan Hansen ended the game on a fourth-down sack to give Northern Illinois a 28-20 victory over Fresno State on Monday in the Idaho Potato Bowl....
2 Rescued After Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Collapses Due to Heavy Surf From Major Pacific Storm
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Two people were rescued when a California pier under construction partially collapsed and fell into the ocean Monday as the state's central coast was pounded by heavy surf from a major storm expected to bring hurricane-force winds to the seas off the Pacific Northwest, authorities said....
Spain Faces Threats of Terrorism and Unrest, US Warns in Travel Advisory
The U.S. Department of State is warning those thinking of traveling to Spain about dangers in that country. The department issued its travel advisory for Spain to Level 2 or "Exercise Increased Caution" — citing risks of terrorism and civil unrest on Monday. The advisory warns that terrorist groups may...
Bill Clinton Is Hospitalized With a Fever but in Good Spirits, Spokesperson Says
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation," Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates...
Media Relations Expert Leaves City Hall for Valley Children’s Hospital
Brandon Johansen is leaving Fresno City Hall, where he helped shaped Mayor Jerry Dyer's image. He is headed for a similar role at Valley Children's Hospital. A former reporter at ABC 30, Johansen is joining VCH's marketing and communication team starting next month. He served in Dyer's administration since December...