If Black Friday shopping isn't your thing, two recently finished trails at the state's newest park offer a respite from crowds — and a chance to burn off Thanksgiving calories. The California Park System will debut the two trails at Dos Rios near Modesto this Friday, according to a news...
‘Best Opening’ in a Decade: China Peak’s Ski Slopes Ready for Friday
China Peak will open for the season on Friday, following a storm that dropped plenty of fresh snow on the runs, ownership says. Saying it will be the best opening the ski resort will have had in a decade, Tim Cohee, president of the California Mountain Resort Company, said the...
Fresno County Resident Killed by Rabies Infection After Suspected Bat Bite in Merced County
A Fresno County resident died Friday after contracting a case of rabies that public health officials believe might have been the result of being bitten by a bat in Merced County. The Fresno County Department of Public Health was working with hospital and healthcare workers who cared for the victim...
Traffic Citations Against Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Dismissed After Officers No-Show at Hearing
MIAMI — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing. Hill's tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers...
Biden Administration to Loan $6.6B to EV Maker Rivian to Build Georgia Factory
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. Loan Faces Uncertain Future with Potential Administration Change...
Israel Approves Proposed Ceasefire With Lebanon’s Hezbollah
JERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense...
Making Spirits Brighter: 31 Years of Community Supporting Children and Families
For 31 years, Making Spirits Brighter has ensured that children experiencing homelessness or foster care in Fresno County enjoy a meaningful Christmas. This volunteer-run initiative connects the community through a gift-giving tree at the Fig Garden Starbucks located on Palm and Shaw avenues and a festival winter wonderland annual event....
Fresno Man Stole From His Company for Years. Now He’s Going to Prison.
Gabriel Ruiz De Chavez, 47, of Fresno, was sentenced Tuesday to two years and nine months in federal prison after orchestrating an eight-year embezzlement scheme that stole more than $1.5 million from his employer, the DOJ said in a news release. Ruiz De Chavez, who had worked as an operations...
Making ‘Queer’ Required Openness and Daniel Craig Was Ready
NEW YORK — Daniel Craig is sitting in the restaurant of the Carlyle Hotel talking about how easy it can be to close yourself off to new experiences. "We get older and maybe out of fear, we want to control the way we are in our lives. And I think...
Fresno County Dairyman Responds to Raw Milk Recall After Avian Flu Detected
A Fresno County dairyman known for selling unpasteurized milk says he voluntarily recalled a batch of his product after one government agency detected avian flu. The bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from Raw Farm, state health officials said. Santa Clara County health officers...