NEW YORK — By the time Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers were already in control. Once the ball left his bat, Game 3 of the National League Championship Series was over. Ohtani launched a three-run homer and the Dodgers...
One Day Only: $5 Microchips for Dogs and Cats in Fresno
Mark it on your calendar: Oct. 21 is the day to get your pets microchipped. On Monday, the Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will have its 10th annual Microchip Madness Event at its facility, 103 S. Hughes Ave., in Fresno. The nonprofit will offer $5...
Zelenskyy Says 10,000 North Koreans Could Join Russian Forces in Ukraine as He Pushes ‘Victory Plan’
BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday his country has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country, warning that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a "world war." Zelenskyy did not...
Death of Ex-One Direction Member Liam Payne at 31 Shocks Fans Around the World
BUENOS AIRES — The death of Liam Payne, who shot to stardom as a member of the boy band One Direction and grappled with intense global fame while still in his teens, sent shockwaves across the world Thursday as Argentine authorities continued their investigation at the scene. Fans, music industry...
Body Found in Kings River Near Reedley Identified
Jesse Garcia, 44, was the man found dead Monday on a sandbar in the Kings River, the Fresno Sheriff-Coroner's Office said Wednesday. Authorities said that there was nothing suspicious leading to the death of Garcia. On Monday, a call came into the sheriff’s office at about noon from a person...
McConnell Called Trump ‘Stupid’ and ‘Despicable’ After 2020 Election, His New Book Says
WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered," a “despicable human being" and a “narcissist,” according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader that will be released this month. McConnell made the remarks in private...
Fresno Unified Taxpayers Are Paying for 5 Bond Measures Already. When Will Those Taxes Expire?
Fresno Unified taxpayers are now paying taxes on five separate bond measures that were approved starting in 1995 and totaled more than $1.2 billion in bonds sold to pay for school improvements. But the cost to taxpayers has been considerably higher because of debt service costs, which includes interest and...
Katerina Is a Playful Explorer. And She Looks Cute in Her Pink Hat
Katerina is a spirited 6-month-old bundle of joy, always ready to embark on a new adventure and spread love wherever she goes. With her playful nature and affectionate demeanor, she's the perfect companion for anyone seeking a furry friend to brighten their days. Much like her siblings, Katerina is a...
Mobile Food Vendor $4K Grants Are a Success. Seventy More Available.
The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, in partnership with Fresno County, is extending the application deadline for mobile food vendors to get $4,000 grants. The $4,000 grants have been a godsend for operators such as Carmela Flores of Botanas La Patroncita. FAHF has assisted 20 businesses with approximately $80,ooo in aid....
Police Make Arrest at a Visalia High School Following Nearby Car Wreck
A report of a potential shooter led to a lockdown at Mineral King School on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities confirmed there was no active threat, the Visalia Police Department reported. Officers responded around 3:10 p.m. following reports of a shooter on campus. They later determined that a suspect from a...