LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani got what he came for when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers: a trip to the World Series. "I really feel like we finally arrived. I finally arrived at this stage," Ohtani said through a translator after Sunday night's 10-5 win over...
The Latest: Israel Apologizes for Strike That Killed 3 Lebanese Soldiers
The Israeli military apologized Monday for a strike that killed three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon, saying it is not battling the country's military and its troops believed they were targeting a vehicle belonging to the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes meanwhile hit nearly a dozen branches of a Hezbollah-run...
Tulare County Stabbing Leaves Orosi Man Hospitalized, Suspect at Large
A stabbing in Orosi early Sunday left one man in critical but stable condition, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect remains at large. The incident took place just after midnight on Sunday, in the 11100 block of Avenue 424. Deputies responded to reports of an assault at...
Fresno Man Arrested in Connection With Clovis Homicide
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence-related homicide that took place Saturday morning, marking Clovis’ second homicide of the year, the Clovis Police Department reported in a statement. Police arrived at a home near the intersection of Ashlan and Leonard avenues on Saturday, following reports of...
Who Will Lead Merced in 2025? See Where Mayoral Candidates Stand on Top Issues
Merced Mayor Matthew Serratto is running for re-election and faces one challenger, former City Councilmember Anthony Levi Martinez. Serratto, 44, works as a prosecutor for Stanislaus County. Martinez, 38, is a teacher at El Capitan High School. Every voter in the city of Merced will see the mayor's race on...
Brock Purdy: The Pup Who Can’t Throw a Pass, but Will Intercept Your Heart
Brock Purdy is not just a name you’ll remember — he’s a four-legged superstar. Inspired by the talented 49ers quarterback, this little guy is ready to tackle life head-on after a tough start. Once sitting in a rural shelter, Brock was down but never out. Rumor has it he was...
What You Need to Know to Become a Teacher in California | Quick Guide
Over the last decade, Gov. Gavin Newsom and California legislators have poured billions of dollars of state money into special grants and programs to recruit, train and retain educators in order to ease the state's persistent teacher shortage. Lawmakers have, since the pandemic, also made permanent changes to teacher credentialing...
Make World Vegan Day a Feast to Remember
Whether you've successfully been vegan for years or are interested in adopting veganism, get ready to celebrate World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. This year, learn more about vegan eating and treat yourself and your friends to a vegan feast. Veganism is the practice of excluding all animal and animal-derived...
Democrats Embrace Trump in Desperate Bid to Save Senate Seats
Some endangered Democratic senators are highlighting their connections to former President Trump in campaign ads as they seek reelection in battleground states. Sens. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania recently released ads featuring Trump, according to an Axios analysis. Casey's ad touts that he "sided with Trump...
Fresno State Spoils Nevada’s Homecoming With Conference Victory
Fresno State football spoiled Nevada’s Homecoming with a 24-21 win at Mackay Stadium on Friday night. The Bulldogs improved to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in Mountain West play. Bulldogs Break Losing Streak Riding a two-game losing streak, the Bulldogs arrived in Reno aiming to regain momentum and close their schedule...