In a 2023 video celebrating its 10th anniversary, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability spoke about the need to protect neglected communities. "There is a really deeply entrenched culture of decision-making that absolutely does not believe that advocates, that residents, that communities of color deserve a seat at the table,...
New First 5 California Initiative Encourages Dads to Get More Involved with Their Kids
First 5 California has launched a new campaign to highlight how fathers' engagement with their children boosts their well-being. The "Strong Starts Father Focused Initiative" was announced in a webinar Wednesday morning conducted by First 5 California, which is dedicated to giving young children and their families access to education,...
Fresno County Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal DUI Crash
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office charged Jesus Zeferino, 24, of Reedley, with multiple felony counts on Tuesday following a DUI crash in Orange Cove that claimed the life of Eli Lopez, 27, of Kingsburg, on Friday night. Zeferino faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving with a blood...
Worried About Losing Your House in a Title Scam? Free Fresno County Program Offers Help
Title fraud can be financially devastating for homeowners, says Fresno County Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos about a scam sweeping the United States. But a new program from the offices of Dictos and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp is available to help protect property owners. The Fresno County Property Owners Protection Alert warns...
Chowchilla Prison Inmates Swap Prison Garb for College Caps and Gowns in Emotional Graduation
Inmates at Valley State Prison dressed in something other than prison uniforms last Friday — they wore caps and gowns. Nearly two dozen of them moved tassels that hung from their caps from one side to the other, and became the first class in a new Fresno State program to...
Fresno’s Pre-Halloween Treats: Black-Out Football Battle, Hot Girls Party, Macabre Comedy
Halloween is knocking on our door and there are many eventful treats for kids and adults this weekend. Haunted based festivities are going on at Chukchansi Park, The Standard, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, and other venues. Prepare yourself for a terrifying story time session from...
Southern California Politician Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme
LOS ANGELES — The federal money was supposed to feed seniors and people with disabilities in Southern California who were stuck at home and especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Instead, Supervisor Andrew Do figured out how to funnel more than $550,000 to himself and his family through a charity in Orange...
Vance Vows an End to Programs for Legal Immigrants
PEORIA, Ariz. — Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, escalated Trump’s attacks against legal immigration Tuesday, vowing to end programs that authorize hundreds of thousands of immigrants to live and work in the United States. “What Donald Trump has proposed doing is we’re going to...
Fallout From 2023 Hamas Attack Lingers as Jews Worldwide Prepare for a Holiday Meant for Joy
NEW YORK — Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah. Jewish leaders say the joy will return during this week's celebrations, even as Jews recall that last year's Simchat Torah overlapped with Oct. 7, the day...
From Tools to Toilet Bowls: Unusual Ways to Use Ketchup
We all know ketchup as a classic topping for fries, burgers and maybe the occasional scrambled eggs, but this tangy red condiment can do a lot more than add flavor to your dinner. From cleaning and polishing to helping with personal care fixes, ketchup can do so much more than...