NEW YORK — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is just something you've "got to go down...
Fresno State Bulldogs Stumble in Fourth Quarter, Suffer Narrow Loss to Hawai’i
Fresno State fell short in their bid for a repeat Mountain West Conference victory, as Hawai'i edged them out 21-20 on Saturday at Valley Children's Stadium. The Bulldogs now stand at 5-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play. Low-Scoring Start Sets the Tone The game began low scoring, as Hawai'i...
From Blue Cheese to Bacon: Peanut Butter Pairings That Will Shock You
Peanut butter is a childhood staple for many in the United States. Whether it's a classic PB&J sandwich, a fluffernutter, cookies or just a big spoonful, peanut butter is a nutritious, filling and versatile food that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. With National Peanut Butter Month...
Challengers Seek Seats on Tulare County Irrigation District Boards
Board seats on four Tulare County irrigation districts will be on the ballot this election. At least one of the districts has been in the news recently for its connection to a groundwater agency being sued for allegedly not doing enough to stem sinking beneath the Friant-Kern Canal. The Porterville...
Shy Pup Finds Hope with Foster Family, Evasion from Euthanasia
A McNab mix named Dani, once close to facing euthanasia due to extreme shyness, has found a second chance with a foster family. The pup’s journey began after a social media post highlighted her precarious position at the shelter. Days passed, and as the week ended with no adoption in...
Does Dill Have Magical Powers? What People Once Believed Food Could Do
How often have you seen someone in a movie make a necklace of garlic to protect themselves from a vampire? Of course, vampires aren't real but people once thought garlic and other foods did have magical powers. In time for Halloween, read on to learn more about this culinary sorcery....
Let’s Keep Innovative Partnerships Crucial to Combating Climate Change: Fresno Dairy Manager
California's farm families are really good at innovating to solve problems. I am proud to be a part of it. I was born in the Central Valley and raised by immigrant parents. My work started when I was just a child helping my father, a farm manager, with odd jobs...
Immediate Threat: Mussel Invades California’s Delta, First Time in North America
From the glittery bling of its name, the golden mussel sounds like it could be California's state bivalve. Unfortunately, the creature's only connection to the Golden State is the fact that it is California's most recently identified invasive species — and it's a bad one, with the capacity to clog...
Two-Time Cy Young Winner Blake Snell Opts Out of Contract with Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Blake Snell has exercised his right to opt out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants to become a free agent for the second straight offseason. The two-time Cy Young Award winner agreed in March to a $62 million, two-year contract that included a $17 million signing bonus payable...
No Matter the Outcome, We Are the True Losers of This Election
As we are quickly approaching the election, I find myself longing for it to be over, yet apprehensive about the aftermath. Regardless of whether you vote for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump, the potential reactions to the outcome concern me deeply. If Harris wins, we can...