NEW YORK — Eminem, Boy George, George Clinton, Sheryl Crow, Janet Jackson, the Doobie Brothers, N.W.A. and Alanis Morissette are among the nominees for the 2025 class at the Songwriters Hall of Fame, an eclectic group of rap, rock, hip-hop and pop pioneers. Diverse Group of Nominees Spans Genres and...
Rams’ Offensive Woes Resurface in Loss to Dolphins, Snapping Win Streak
INGLEWOOD — Sean McVay has been piecing together different lineup combinations due to the Los Angeles Rams' injury woes throughout the regular season. McVay got back a couple of his offensive lineman Monday night, but the lack of continuity ended up looming large in a 23-15 loss to the Miami...
Trump’s Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico’s Car Factories
SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, Mexico — Until a few years ago there was not much in this patch of desert 250 miles north of Mexico City but rattlesnakes, coyotes and cactus. Today, it is gleaming evidence of the country’s growing importance as an auto producer. In 2019, BMW completed a vast...
Trump Plans Series of Executive Orders for Day 1, Susie Wiles Tells Donors
LAS VEGAS — Susie Wiles, the next White House chief of staff, privately told a group of Republican donors Monday that President-elect Donald Trump would move on his first day in office to reinstate several executive orders from Trump’s first term that President Joe Biden had revoked, according to two...
California Counts Methodically as House Control Hangs in the Balance
SAN FRANCISCO — The nation is again waiting on California to finish tallying votes almost a week after Election Day. The state has most of the remaining undecided races that will determine the balance of power in the House, and its slow vote-counting process has drawn greater scrutiny — and...
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ a Christian Comedy, Scores With Audience in Fresno Premiere
Jaron Ministries hosted the red-carpet premiere of the faith-based holiday film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Maya Cinemas last Saturday. They held two screenings to large crowds and the attendees received complimentary crafts, gifts, and movie posters. Actor Kirk B.R. Woller (who portrayed Reverend Hopkins in the film) and...
John Robinson, Successful Football Coach at USC and With the LA Rams, Has Died at 89
LOS ANGELES — John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams confirmed Robinson's death on Monday. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of complications from pneumonia, USC...
Clovis Wants to Rein in Short-Term Rentals. Hearing Is Tuesday.
Clovis officials will decide Tuesday whether to update city code regarding short-term rentals, which some neighbors say have become troublesome. The move comes after Fresno formed a partnership with AirBNB earlier this year to better ensure property owners pay their taxes. Clovis officials want to bring the more than 100...
Voters in California City Reject Measure Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Races
SANTA ANA — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren't U.S. citizens to vote in local elections. Measure DD was rejected by 60% of the voters in Santa Ana, a city of about 310,000 in Orange County that's southeast of Los...
Voters in Oakland Oust Mayor Sheng Thao Just 2 Years Into Her Term
OAKLAND — Voters in Oakland have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal San Francisco Bay Area city. The Associated Press called the race Monday. "Thank you for choosing me to serve as your Mayor. As the first Hmong American woman...