Steven R. Lewis, who has a lengthy career with Head Start programs across the nation, is the new chief executive officer of the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission. Lewis will start his new job in late August, Fresno EOC Board Chairman Oliver Baines told the commissioners in a letter obtained by...
Five US Soldiers Shot at Georgia Base, Shooter in Custody
Five U.S. soldiers were shot at the Fort Stewart base in the state of Georgia on Wednesday, and the suspected shooter is in custody, Army officials said. The soldiers were treated on site and then transported to Winn Army Community Hospital for further treatment, Fort Stewart said in a Facebook...
Fresno State’s Al’zillion Hamilton Ready to Lead Defense in 2025
Fresno State is counting on Al'zillion Hamilton to lead the Bulldogs' defense on the gridiron in the 2025 season. "AZ does all the little things right," said defensive coordinator Nick Benedetto. "We're going to lean on him. And he's obviously a huge part of what we do." Hamilton, a fifth-year...
Clovis Girls Soccer Team Wins National Title After Years of Grit, Heart, and Sacrifice
For nearly a decade, a group of Central Valley girls have grown together on the soccer field — not just learning how to win games, but how to trust, lead, and support each other like family. Their hard work and resilience culminated on July 24 when the under-14 California Odyssey...
Visalia Crash Sends Car Into Marie Callender’s After Driver Runs Red Light
A traffic collision sent a car crashing into a Marie Callender’s restaurant in Visalia Wednesday morning after a driver ran a red light, police said. The crash occurred around 7:29 a.m. at the intersection of Mooney Boulevard and Noble Avenue, according to the Visalia Police Department. Officers determined one vehicle...
Wildfire Burns Near Yosemite Lakes in Madera County, Containment at 20%
Fire crews are battling a wildfire in Madera County that ignited Tuesday evening near Jewels Vista Drive and Highway 41, CalFire reported. The Jewel Fire had burned 15 acres as of Wednesday morning and was 20% contained. The cause remains under investigation. No injuries or damage to structures have been...
VP Vance to Host Dinner to Discuss Jeffrey Epstein Fallout
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance is expected to host senior administration officials for a dinner at his residence on Wednesday to discuss topics including the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, a source familiar with the matter said. White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Attorney General Pam...
Fresno County Rides to the Rescue of Laton Schools as COVID Funds Run Out
Facing serious financial issues, Laton Joint Unified School District received a lift from the Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. In need of emergency funds, top officials from Laton JUSD requested and gained approval for borrowing up to $3 million. “It has been a really difficult time. This is...
Gifford Fire Expands to 83,933 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties
The Gifford Fire has grown to 83,933 acres with 9% containment as of Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A total of 2,323 personnel are assigned to the incident. The fire has surpassed the Madre Fire's 80,779 acre burn to become the largest wildfire in California in 2025....
TLC to Perform at Tachi Palace Casino Resort in November
The four-time Grammy Award-winning group TLC will perform live at Tachi Palace Casino Resort’s Yokut Hall on Saturday, Nov. 15. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening an hour earlier at 6:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug 8, at 10 a.m. and will be available for...