Merced County's largest school district has been put on notice by a legal group that a statement read during public school board meetings may expose the district to legal action for threatening freedom of speech. Furthermore, the statement read before the public comment portion of Merced City School District's board...
Budget-Friendly Hacks for a Friendsgiving Feast to Remember
Friendsgiving is a fun, flexible way to gather with friends before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But with the rising food prices, not to mention other holiday expenses, hosting can seem out of reach. Discover simple, budget-friendly hacks, from affordable menu ideas to DIY decor, to help throw...
How the Trump Administration Could Ease or Expand California’s Housing Crisis
As California Democrats attempt to "Trump-proof" the state and Republicans celebrate their party's sweeping victory, the mood among some of the state's most prominent housing advocates is glum. "Trump's extremist economic agenda is going to tank the housing market and housing construction," Sen. Scott Wiener, one of the Legislature's loudest...
Clovis Measure A Gets Breathing Room. Lead Widens in Clovis Trustee Race. Measure Q Tops 55% for First Time.
The latest vote update from the Fresno County Elections Office on Friday shows Clovis Unified's Measure A appears headed to victory, while the lead in a Clovis Unified trustee race continues to widen. Friday's update also provided more certainty of passage for Sanger Unified's Measure M and some welcome news...
Richardson Close to Finishing Massive NE Fresno Council Upset
Nick Richardson widened his lead in the Fresno City Council District 6 race with the latest vote count released Friday afternoon, gaining 250 votes to hold an 849-vote advantage. Richardson now has 51.35% of the vote, compared to Roger Bonakdar's 48.56%. Initial returns on Nov. 5, covering ballots received through...
Democrat Josh Harder Wins Reelection to U.S. House in California’s 9th Congressional District
STOCKTON - Democratic Rep. Josh Harder won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Friday, defeating Republican Kevin Lincoln. Harder, who had been a venture capitalist, was first elected in 2018, when he defeated a four-term GOP incumbent. Lincoln is the mayor of Stockton. Democrats Hold Advantage in...
California Will Rename Places to Remove Racist Term for a Native American Woman
SACRAMENTO — California will remove a racist term for a Native American woman from nearly three dozen geographic features and place names on state lands, the state Natural Resources Agency announced Friday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 signed a bill into law that bans use of the word "squaw"...
Trump Pentagon Pick Had Been Flagged by Fellow Service Member as Possible ‘Insider Threat’
WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a possible "Insider Threat" by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that's associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, who...
Trump Names Karoline Leavitt as Youngest Ever White House Press Secretary
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Karoline Leavitt, his campaign press secretary, to serve as his White House press secretary. Leavitt, 27, currently a spokesperson for Trump's transition, would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. Previously that distinction went to Ronald Ziegler,...
Fresno Animal Center Seizes Aggressive Dogs Hunting Cats
Five dogs suspected of chasing and killing cats near Riverside Golf Course were seized Thursday morning by the Fresno Animal Center, with one puppy still unaccounted for, Mayor Jerry Dyer's office said in a news release. This follows another incident earlier in the week when two dogs involved in similar...