Two men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery involving high school students near Sanger High School and Sanger Academy, the Sanger Police Department reported in a statement. The robbery occurred about 5:15 p.m. at 9th Street between Bethel and Cottle avenues. According to Sanger police, three...
Newsom Heads to Fresno, a County That Voted for Trump
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom will make the first of three postelection visits to California counties that Donald Trump won in the presidential race, reaching out to working-class voters in the Central Valley who remain frustrated by economic woes. The appearance in Fresno, to unveil a new economic development system,...
Conservative Professors and Students Are Beating CA Community Colleges in Court
In numerous lawsuits, conservative professors and students allege that California's community colleges are hindering their right to free speech under the First Amendment. At California's community colleges, conservative professors and students are making their voices heard — not just in the classroom but in court. Their lawsuits have already led...
How Trump Can Earn a Place in History That He Did Not Expect
Opinion by Thomas L. Friedman on Nov. 19, 2024. Does Donald Trump’s return to the presidency herald the end of U.S. pressure on Israelis and Palestinians for a two-state solution? Not necessarily: It depends on which Donald Trump occupies the White House. Will it be the Trump who just appointed...
Love Seeks Redemption as Packers Prepare for 49ers Rematch
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love doesn't hide the fact that the playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers lingered with him throughout the offseason. Love can gain some measure of revenge Sunday when these two teams face off for the first time since the Packers squandered...
Suspect Arrested After Oakhurst Crime Spree Leaves K9 Injured
A Mariposa man faces multiple felony charges after a violent series of events Wednesday in Oakhurst, where he allegedly rammed vehicles, shot a sheriff’s K9, and was injured in a gunfire exchange with deputies, the Madera County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Authorities reported that the incident began shortly...
Top War-Crimes Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Officials
THE HAGUE — The world’s top war-crimes court issued arrest warrants Thursday for the leaders of Israel and Hamas, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing them of crimes against humanity in connection with their war that began more than a year ago. The warrants against Netanyahu and former Defense...
With or Without Lockridge, Can Bulldogs Get Out of Their Own Way to Become Bowl Eligible?
The team that gave Fresno State the most problems this season wasn't Michigan, Hawai'i, UNLV, or even Air Force. The Bulldogs' biggest opponent has been themselves. The Bulldogs are coming off a bye week after a devastating loss to Air Force in a matchup they were predicted to dominate. And...
Classes for Cannabis? UC Merced Extension Launching Weed Workforce Training
UC Merced Extension is launching a series of courses geared toward anyone who is interested in making some legal green in the Valley's budding cannabis industry. The courses are being conducted in collaboration with Ventura-based cannabis education company Greenflower, and include three online, 9-week classes. Extension programs like UC Merced's...
This Kitty Seeks a Quiet Home to Call Her Own
Like your shyest friend, precious little 1-year-old Azariah yearns for a quiet life with the devotion of a small, select circle of loving people. Once she feels safe and secure, she not only enjoys petting and attention, but she will also come looking for you for that attention with cuddles....