LOS ANGELES — The former Morrison Hotel, made famous by The Doors and their 1970 album of the same name, was significantly damaged by a fire that erupted in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday. The four-story building, which has been vacant more than a decade, burned for nearly two hours...
California School District Pays $17.5 Million to End Coach’s Sexual Abuse Cases
In an unexpected legal twist, a school district in Marin County, California, has paid $17.5 million to four former high school students who accused a predatory tennis coach of sexually abusing them in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The resolution of the cases culminates a lengthy personal and legal...
Cowboys Shut Down CeeDee Lamb Over Receiver’s Shoulder Issue
FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team said Thursday that additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at...
No. 23 Michigan Heads West for Matchup vs. No. 4 USC Women
LOS ANGELES — Michigan has gotten off to a strong start this season and the No. 23 Wolverines will try and close out 2024 with a big victory when they visit No. 4 USC on Sunday. The Wolverines won 10 of their first 12 games with the lone losses coming...
How to Get a Party Buzz Even When You’re Not Drinking
It doesn’t matter why you’ve chosen not to drink this holiday season: Your reasons are your own, and they are good enough. But regardless of whether you are sober year-round or you’re just giving yourself a break in December, you are likely facing a series of festive occasions that test...
Fresno State Hires New Offensive Coordinator, Keeps John Baxter
Fresno State football head coach Matt Entz announced on Thursday that he's bringing in Josh Davis as the new offensive coordinator while keeping John Baxter onboard as the special teams boss. Davis replaces former coordinator and wide receivers coach Pat McCann. Davis was the offensive coordinator at the University of...
Cats Can Get Sick With Bird Flu. Here’s How to Protect Them.
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in...
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...
Americans Spend Like the Party Will Never End, but US Deficit Could Trigger Crash
When it comes to what Americans can expect for their wallets in 2025, one economist says the cognitive dissonance between inflation fears and actual spending habits will make for continued growth much like 2024. Republicans' strong showing in the November election reflected American's dissatisfaction with economic policies, said Chris Thornberg,...
Got a Ticket? Friday’s Mega Millions Climbs to $1.15 Billion
Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday's Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion. Friday’s jackpot will potentially be the fifth largest in the game's history. Mega Millions tickets are $2 a piece. However, the odds of winning...