WASHINGTON — Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications' risks and side effects. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration spent more...
LeBron James Has Third Straight Triple-Double as Lakers Rally for Victory Over Grizzlies
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night. Up Next Both teams have NBA Cup games on Friday night. The Grizzlies are at Golden State....
Fresno State Falls to UC Santa Barbara as Turner Scores 24
SANTA BARBARA — Deuce Turner's 24 points off of the bench helped UC Santa Barbara to a 91-86 victory over Fresno State on Wednesday. Turner Leads Gauchos' Offensive Charge Turner shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 15 for 16 from...
Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Gaza Strip
Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday that Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip, including massive forced displacements that amount to ethnic cleansing. A new report released by the New York-based rights group said people have been killed while evacuating under...
Legislative Analyst Reports on Highs and Lows of UC Merced’s First 20 Years
A Nov. 7 report from the Legislative Analyst's Office looking back at UC Merced's first 20 years finds that the campus in several respects contrasts the rest of the University of California system. The report also tracks mixed progress toward improving the San Joaquin Valley region's educational and economic outcomes....
Climate Change Could Bring Disaster or Solutions to San Joaquin Valley
A projected increase in the kind of "atmospheric river" type storms California experienced in the historic 2023 water year could be disastrous for the San Joaquin Valley – or its salvation. The difference depends on whether locals can adapt to the coming changes by absorbing the intermittent deluges and storing...
Tiger Lily Is a Spirited Explorer Ready to Capture Your Heart
Introducing Tiger Lily, the spirited 6-month-old explorer who is always ready for an adventure! This beautiful kitten has a furry gray coat with striking black stripes and captivating gray-blue eyes. Tiger Lily is a bundle of energy, always on the go with her sister Sunny, exploring every nook and cranny...
Fresno Symposium to Focus on Water’s Impact on Farmland Values
Access to a reliable water supply can make or break an agricultural investment, especially in the San Joaquin Valley where aquifers are coming under intense scrutiny from state and local agencies. Without at least two sources of water, farms and ranches throughout the San Joaquin Valley are quickly losing their...
Why Trump’s Deportations Will Drive Up Your Grocery Bill
Opinion by Paul Krugman on Nov. 11, 2024. For the past few years, over and over, voters have told pollsters and pundits that they’re hopping mad about inflation. Well, we just elected a president who, if he follows through on two of his central campaign promises — across-the-board tariffs and...
Republicans Win 218 US House Seats, Giving Donald Trump and the Party Control of Government
WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories...