The Navy identified on Monday the two crew members who died last week in a jet fighter crash near Mount Rainier as two 31-year-old aviators from California. Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, a Naval Aviator, died when their EA-18G Growler jet...
Lamar Jackson Dazzles with 5 TDs as Ravens Soar Past Injury-Plagued Buccaneers
TAMPA — Lamar Jackson, who may be playing the best football of his career, made it look easy. The two-time MVP threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns Monday night, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their winning streak to five games with a 41-31...
America’s Economy Is Bigger and Better Than Ever
Few sights have better captured America’s world-beating ingenuity. On October 13th a giant booster rocket built by SpaceX hurtled to the edge of the atmosphere before plunging back to Earth and being neatly caught by the gantry tower from which, only minutes earlier, it had taken off. Thanks to this...
Chargers Rue Missed Opportunities in Disappointing Loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chargers' Justin Herbert threw for more than 300 yards, the defense held its ground outside of a few key plays and kicker Cameron Dicker had a perfect night. The combination should have been enough for the Los Angeles Chargers to win, yet they found a way to...
Former Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Mike Jeffries Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
NEW YORK — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner and a third man were arrested Tuesday on charges of luring dozens of men into sex parties held around the world, sometimes by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer. Jeffries, partner Matthew Smith and...
What Is ‘Pink Cocaine’?
A powder called “pink cocaine,” made up of a revolving group of drugs, has become a dangerous and increasingly popular part of the club scene in U.S. cities, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration and public health researchers who study recreational drug use. Most samples of the concoction contain at...
Brandon Aiyuk’s Injury Is the Latest Blow to the 49ers Playmaker Group
SANTA CLARA — The strength of the San Francisco 49ers' offense the past few seasons has been the number of dynamic playmakers that makes it nearly impossible to stop every option. A string of injuries has changed that equation and left the 49ers with few proven options for Brock Purdy...
Madera Police Arrest Man After DUI Crash, Find Drugs and Loaded Gun
Gerardo Renteria, 21, was arrested early Monday after crashing his car while driving under the influence, the Madera Police Department said. Officers were called to Elm Street, near Santa Fe Street, where they found Renteria next to his vehicle after he hit a parked car. Police said Renteria’s breath test...
Fresno Mission Needs Workers for New Thrift Store. Job Fair Friday.
With the Fresno Mission's new thrift store opening soon approaching, the nonprofit needs workers to work registers, help customers, collect donations, and drive trucks. Fresno Mission will host a job fair Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the organization's City Center at 2025 E. Dakota Ave. on the...
FUSD’s Easy Credit Recovery Classes Don’t Square With Measure H Bond Claims
When an election is just two few weeks away, one thing is certain: Political ads stuff your mailbox. The ads all follow the same playbook. They portray candidates in the best possible light, and they all make promises about what will happen should these candidates win. School districts that seek...