Former Fresno business owner Todd Eric Mumma has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, followed by a decade of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced through a statement the Fresno County Sheriff's Office posted on social media. Mumma, 61, will face...
A Kamala Harris Quiz for Election Day
Kamala Harris could make history by becoming the first woman elected president of the United States. What do you know about her? Test your knowledge with this short, fun quiz. 1. Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, Calif., but she graduated from high school in this city: A: Los Angeles...
A Donald Trump Quiz for Election Day
He may be the most famous man in the world, but how much do you really know about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump? Test your knowledge with this short, fun quiz. 1. Trump is the second president born in New York City. Who was the first? A: Martin Van Buren...
CHP Car Struck by Drunk Driver While Investigating Another Crash
A driver suspected of being under the influence crashed into a California Highway Patrol car early Sunday, officials said. Officers were investigating another fatal crash in Fresno County when the driver struck the patrol car. Jaime Sandoval, 25, of Kerman, was identified as the driver by the Fresno County Sheriff's...
Fresno Man Ejected From Car Dies Off McKinley Avenue
A 32-year-old man died early Sunday after his car veered off McKinley Avenue in west Fresno, crashing into multiple structures before overturning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The man was identified as Anthony Thomas of Fresno, by the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office on Monday. The collision occurred around 3:05...
‘Leave It the Way It Is’: Off-Roaders, Hikers React to Proposal to Change 1.4M Acres of Sierra Forest
The 1.4 million acres of Sierra National Forest land proposed for a national monument would make the land between Yosemite and Sequoia national parks into a contiguous swath, all managed by the National Park Service. Called the Range of Light proposal — environmentalist John Muir's name for the Sierra Nevadas...
Yankees Retain Cole, Add $36 Million Extension to Keep Ace
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Gerrit Cole will remain with the New York Yankees rather than become a free agent. New York had until 5 p.m. EST to add a $36 million salary for 2029 to his contract, which had four years and $144 million remaining. The sides were still working...
5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Falsehoods
This year’s early voting period appears to be far more polluted with election misinformation than those in previous presidential races, according to researchers who track disinformation. The tidal wave of falsehoods, anecdotes and rumors is adding confusion and chaos to this year’s election process, forcing election administrators to forcefully debunk...
Christian McCaffrey Returns to Practice for the 49ers From Achilles Tendon Injury
SANTA CLARA — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice for the first time in nearly two months as he hopes to return from an Achilles tendon injury for the second half of the season. The Niners opened the practice window for McCaffrey on Monday, giving...
California Sues LA Suburb for Temporary Ban of Homeless Shelters
SACRAMENTO — California filed a lawsuit against a Los Angeles suburb on Monday, alleging the city's recent moratorium on homeless shelters and temporary housing violates the state's fair housing and anti-discrimination laws. State Pushes Back Against Local Resistance The lawsuit is part of an ongoing effort by Gov. Gavin Newsom...