California farmers, including many in Fresno County, face uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, particularly his pledge to deport undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Times reported. With over half of the state's 162,000 farmworkers estimated to be undocumented, mass deportations could devastate the agricultural workforce, leading to crops rotting...
How Does CASA Lift up Fresno and Madera? Former Foster Youth Share Their Stories
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno and Madera Counties recruits volunteers to support foster youth in courtrooms, schools, and the community — providing stability and amplifying their voices in the foster care system. "We stand in the gap where we serve the children, both in the courtrooms advocating for their...
Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant Return From Injury, Lead Suns Past Lakers
PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped...
A Turkey Trot and Holiday Parade Deliver Local Cheer for Thanksgiving Weekend
Here are the top local events for Thanksgiving weekend. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Clovis Turkey Day Run Before you cut the turkey, come out to the Clovis Turkey Day Run in Old Town Clovis at the Centennial Plaza on Thursday. It's the second event...
Trump Team Says Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal Brokered by Biden Is Actually Trump’s Win
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration kept President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration closely apprised of its efforts to broker the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect early Wednesday, according to the outgoing Democratic administration. Trump's team, meanwhile, was quick to spike the football and claim credit for the...
Dodgers Beat the Giants Again: Snell Agrees to $182M Contract With LA
LOS ANGELES — Less than a month after winning the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are spending big again to add one of baseball's best pitchers to their star-studded roster. Blake Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge...
White House Pressing Ukraine to Draft 18-Year-Old Men to Help Fill Manpower Needs to Battle Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. A senior Biden administration official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to...
Tips From Experts for Enjoying the Holidays Guilt Free
As the holidays approach, so does the joy of festive meals, family gatherings and cherished traditions. Yet, alongside the excitement, many people experience guilt surrounding their food choices. These expert tips can help you enjoy the season with balance and peace of mind, making the holidays guilt free. Focus on...
Wall Street Wavers as Big Tech Stocks Fall
NEW YORK — Stocks wavered in morning trading on Wednesday, as losses for several Big Tech companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in morning trading, even though more stocks were rising than falling in the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 81 points,...
Will Utah State or Boise State Forfeit vs. San Jose State in Mountain West Semifinals?
LAS VEGAS — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women's volleyball program will again be faced with the decision whether to play the school, this time in the Mountain West Conference semifinals with a shot at the NCAA Tournament on the line....