WASHINGTON — Congress is feuding over a new farm bill, making lawmakers likely to punt the matter for another year and leave American farmers and families on food assistance without an update to the legislation that controls how much federal support they receive. Republicans and Democrats agree it is time...
Border Patrol Trains More Chaplains as Job and Polarizing Immigration Debate Rattle Agents
DANIA BEACH, Florida — As immigration remains a hotly contested priority for the Trump administration after playing a decisive role in the deeply polarized election, the Border Patrol agents tasked with enforcing many of its laws are wrestling with growing challenges on and off the job. More are training to...
Want to Shop Small Business for Holiday Gifts? Stop by NW Fresno Vendor Fair Saturday
Ten local vendors will bring their wares together in northwest Fresno to give shoppers more options for Small Business Saturday. The Seasons Mercantile group will be at the northwest corner of Bullard and Marks avenues selling seasonal gifts and treats on Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5...
Fresno State Defense Is Prepped to Take on UCLA. Will the Offense Be Ready?
"I'll take full accountability for it. I got to do a better job. I take full responsibility, and I got to be better in the second half," says Fresno State offensive coordinator Pat McCann about the Bulldogs' performance against Colorado State last Saturday. In the 28-22 home win that made...
Busing People Out of Homelessness: How California’s Relocation Programs Really Work
Mayor London Breed, outgoing mayor of San Francisco, made waves recently with a major policy shift: Before providing a shelter bed or any other services, city workers must first offer every homeless person they encounter a bus or train ticket to somewhere else. But while San Francisco has gotten an...
Something New Is Sprouting at Clovis Botanical Garden
Construction is proceeding on a new 2,460-square-foot visitor center at the Clovis Botanical Garden, located in Dry Creek Park on Clovis Avenue. The center, which was designed by noted Fresno architect Arthur Dyson, will be a place for educational displays and for meetings and workshops as well as event spaces....
From Jelly Roll to TWICE, Top Acts Hit ‘Amazon Music Live’ to Spotlight Upcoming Projects
LOS ANGELES — If artists want to launch an album with a bang, "Amazon Music Live" could be the end zone to score big. Some of the biggest performers in music — including Jelly Roll, Megan Thee Stallion, Ed Sheeran, Kane Brown, Peso Pluma and Lil Baby — have graced...
Conor McGregor Loses Endorsements After Civil Jury Rules He Must Pay $250K to Assault Victim
LONDON — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits Removes McGregor's Image from Whiskey Brand Proximo...
Flag Football Scours Nation With Talent Camps to Uncover Next Wave of Stars
DENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification...
This Land Owns You. You Don’t Own the Land.’ Celebrating the Valley’s Native American Cultures
For members of the Indigenous community in Merced County and California, "Native American Heritage Month" is a year-round effort to protect and preserve their culture and traditions. "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do...