Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills. Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon, cereal, crackers and other items. "We'll get them down," he told shoppers during a September...
Chargers Defense Ready for Challenge of Facing High-Powered Bengals Offense
EL SEGUNDO — Bud Dupree knows the challenge awaiting the Los Angeles Chargers' defense on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow leading the league in passing yards and Ja'Marr Chase tops in receiving, it is a prime opportunity for the Chargers' defense to show the rest...
Bills QB Allen Dismisses Comparisons to Mahomes, 0-3 in Playoffs Against Chiefs Star
ORCHARD PARK — There are several reasons Josh Allen spent much of Wednesday referring to the AFC East-leading Bills' much-hyped showdown against Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Chiefs on Sunday as merely one regular- season game among 17. Outside the practice facility, a long line of CBS transport trucks were...
New FDA Rules for TV Drug Ads: Simpler Language and No Distractions
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...