While the holidays are drawing near, the Fresno area events are getting bigger. Here are four top acts in the days ahead. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Bill Burr Renowned comedian Bill Burr makes his way back to the Central Valley, making stops at Warnors...
Visalia’s Stephen Vogt Voted AL Manager of the Year
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt and Milwaukee's Pat Murphy had the unenviable task of taking over for successful and well-liked predecessors when they were named managers of their respective teams during the offseason. Both proved to be naturals. Vogt took AL honors after leading the Guardians to 92 wins and a division title...
Hacker Is Said to Have Gained Access to File With Damaging Testimony About Gaetz
WASHINGTON — An unidentified hacker has gained access to a computer file shared in a secure link among lawyers whose clients have given damaging testimony related to Matt Gaetz, the former Florida member of Congress who is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be attorney general, a person with knowledge of...
Pope to Make Late Italian Teenager Carlo Acutis the First Millennial Saint on April 27
ROME — Pope Francis said he will canonize Carlo Acutis next April, setting the eagerly awaited date for the late teenager to become the Catholic Church's first millennial and digital-era saint. Francis made the announcement at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday, saying he would proclaim the...
Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Ties NBA Rookie Record for 3-Pointers in a Game
LOS ANGELES — Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers ' entire arena into a frenzy. That was a very specific shrug by the Lakers rookie, however — the one made famous by Michael Jordan in the 1992 NBA Finals...
Comcast to Spin Off Cable Networks, Once Star Performers for the Entertainment Giant
WASHINGTON — Comcast will spin off many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant, with people increasingly swapping out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms. USA, Oxygen, E!, SYFY Among Networks to Be Spun Off Those one-time stars for Comcast's NBCUniversal...
Target Struggles in the Third Quarter Despite Price Cuts and Offers a Tempered Holiday Outlook
NEW YORK — Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results. The Minneapolis retailer fell short of Wall Street expectations for the quarter and its...
California Governor Will Not Make Clemency Decision for Menendez Brothers Until New DA Reviews Case
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he won't make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Lyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the nearly 35-year-old case. In October, prosecutors submitted a recommendation for the brothers' resentencing on the murder...
Fewer Kids Are Going to California Public Schools. Is There a Right Way to Close Campuses?
When the superintendent in San Francisco Unified proposed closing schools recently, parents launched a prolonged — and successful — protest. The uproar may have died down for now, but the issue is likely to erupt at school boards across the state — and some say that's a good thing. Declining...
US Vetoes UN Ceasefire Resolution in Gaza Conflict
The United States vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, citing the absence of provisions demanding the release of hostages, Reuters reported. The resolution, proposed by the council's 10 non-permanent members, was supported by all other members. A senior...