When the Fresno City Council approved an agreement with local labor unions in 2021, the goal was significantly more local hires. A new report shows that the Project Labor Agreement is falling short of its goals. Approved by the city council in 2021 and taking effect a year later, the...
Class and Parking Shortages Frustrate Students at Crowded Fresno State
Fresno State has reached a significant milestone, marking a 5% increase in student enrollment this past year. The university now is looking at a headcount of about 25,000 students. With the academic fall semester coming to an end, Fresno State students are beginning to enroll in classes for next semester...
So Much for Trump’s Fantasy of a Quieter Middle East
Opinion by Thomas L. Friedman on Dec. 2, 2024. Last week I argued that the blows Israel inflicted on Iran and its most important proxy, Hezbollah, would have vast consequences for the military balance in the region. It has only taken a few days for those consequences to start showing...
Rams Claim CB Emmanuel Forbes off Waivers From Washington
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have claimed cornerback Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington. The Rams (6-6) announced the move Monday. They waived undrafted rookie defensive back Charles Woods to make room on the roster for Forbes, a first-round draft pick in 2023. Former First-Round Pick Joins Rams...
Kendrick Lamar and SZA Announce 2025 North American Stadium Tour
NEW YORK — "Not Like Us," it's like them — Kendrick Lamar and SZA will hit the road together in 2025. On Tuesday morning, Lamar and SZA announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. The news arrives less than two...
49ers Lose RBs McCaffrey and Mason, Turn to Guerendo
SANTA CLARA — San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey will not need surgery on his injured right knee but he will miss the rest of the regular season. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that McCaffrey will be out at least six weeks after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament...
Trump Wants to Shake Up Health Care. Many Americans Don’t Mind.
As a nature-loving physical therapist in Boulder, Colorado, Colin O’Banion shops at farmers markets, grows organic squash in his backyard and thought he could never vote for Donald Trump. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, he and his wife became social outcasts when they refused vaccines for themselves and...
Going the Distance: Gray and Duarte Whisker Apart as End of CA-13 Race Draws Near
Updated at 5:30 p.m. Democrat Adam Gray declared victory over incumbent Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District early Tuesday evening. Click here to read the full story. Updated at 3:12 p.m. Adam Gray has slightly widened his lead over Rep. John Duarte. Gray currently has a 165 vote...
Trent Williams’ Wife, Sondra, Says Their Son Was Stillborn
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers were hit by another family tragedy with the announcement that star left tackle Trent Williams' wife gave birth to a stillborn son late last week. Sondra Williams announced on Instagram on Sunday that she gave birth to Trenton O'Brien Williams Jr. on Nov....
Hall of Famer Randy Moss Reveals He’s ‘Battling Something’ Internal and Asks for Prayers
MINNEAPOLIS – Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he's dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram from the set of the network's "Sunday NFL Countdown" show. He directed his message...