A driver narrowly avoided a collision Tuesday as another motorist sped through the bike lane at Princeton and Palm avenues, using the blocked-off lane as a personal fast-pass. The incident shows the growing concerns about the dangers for bicyclists on Fresno roads, even in dedicated bicycle lanes. Fresno Police Respond...
Herbert and Burrow Face off for 2nd Time as Chargers Host Bengals in Prime Time
EL SEGUNDO — Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said he hasn't gotten much sleep this week trying to prepare for Cincinnati's prolific duo of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase. Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo likely feels the same way when it comes to figuring out ways to stop...
Fresno DA Secures $665,900 Grant to Tackle DUI ‘Epidemic’
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has received a $665,900 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to enhanced efforts against impaired driving, the Fresno County DA's Office announced in a news release. The funding will support a specialized prosecution team focused on handling cases involving alcohol and drug-impaired...
How California’s New Emission Rules May Kill the Motorhome Market
California's new emission regulations could significantly impact motorhome sales in the state. The California Air Resources Board recently amended its Advanced Clean Truck regulations, requiring manufacturers of vehicles over 8,500 pounds to gradually increase the percentage of zero-emission vehicles sold in California. Industry representatives argue that this change will primarily...
Scientists Fear What’s Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed To ‘Go Wild’
Many scientists at the federal health agencies await the second Donald Trump administration with dread as well as uncertainty over how the president-elect will reconcile starkly different philosophies among the leaders of his team. Trump announced Thursday he'll nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of the Health and...
Rams Mired in First-Quarter Struggles, Hope Healthier O-Line Helps
LOS ANGELES — If the Los Angeles Rams looked like an offense starting from scratch in their loss to Miami on Monday, it's because, in a way, they were. The return of left guard Steve Avila from a a knee injury and center Jonah Jackson from a shoulder injury gave...
Netflix’s Big Test: Paul-Tyson Fight Paves Way for NFL and WWE Streaming
ARLINGTON, Texas - Jake Paul and Mike Tyson aren't the only ones who have high stakes when they meet in the boxing ring on Friday night. For Netflix, it is their biggest live sports event to date, and an opportunity to make sure it can handle audience demand with the...
Rock Great Jeff Beck’s Guitars Are Going up for Auction
LONDON — Musicians, collectors and fans have a chance to own a guitar god's tools of the trade — instruments owned by the late Jeff Beck are going up for auction. Christie's announced Friday it will sell more than 130 items, including 90 guitars, from the collection of the Yardbirds...
Fresno Man Is Now 3 Years Sober Thanks to a Local Nonprofit and Community Support
When Flindt Andersen founded his nonprofit, Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), in the early 2000s, his goal was clear: Spread awareness about the growing opioid epidemic. Decades later, the mission remains urgent as addiction continues to affect countless families in Fresno and beyond. Andersen, who is in recovery himself...
This Central Valley Program Helps Californians Get Six-Figure Jobs
In 2019, Alexis Rowberry was living in a Fresno County homeless shelter with her two kids, recently out of what she described as an abusive relationship. "We had nothing," she said. She found herself at the Fresno County Department of Social Services, staring at a flier. "They had something up...