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....
‘Woke’ Terminology Not Commonly Used by Americans: YouGov Survey
Few Americans regularly use terms often labeled as "woke," according to a recent YouGov survey. The Hill reports the poll, conducted Nov. 13-15 with 1,164 participants, revealed that less than a quarter of respondents frequently use phrases like "safe space," "woke," "lived experience," and "white privilege." This data emerges amid...
FBI Arrested a Man Who’s Been Charged With Planning an Attack on the New York Stock Exchange
A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged in a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange this week, according to the FBI. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Florida, was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate...
Shoppers Flock to Clovis for Vallarta’s Grand Opening
Shoppers flocked to the grand opening of Vallarta's first supermarket in Clovis on Wednesday. The festivities included the presentation of donation checks to local nonprofits and schools from the growing 59-store chain headquartered in Santa Clarita, California. The store is in the Village Square Shopping Center at 170 W. Shaw Ave....