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...
Dodgers Head Home After Mets’ Game 5 Win Forces NLCS Game 6
NEW YORK — Not easy to knock out these New York Mets. Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 on Friday. Starling Marte had...
Haunted Fresno: The Mysterious Secrets of Lost Lake
Every town has its ghost stories — the kind whispered around campfires to send shivers down your spine. Fresno is no exception. From haunted theaters to spooky mansions, the Central Valley is filled with eerie locales. But one place stands above the rest: Lost Lake, where serene landscapes transform into...
Fresno Man Charged With Murder Following Fatal Crash That Killed Sisters, DA Says
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has charged Adam Canales, 18, of Fresno, with murder following a tragic incident on Wednesday, that claimed the lives of sisters Eliza Yang, 18, and Mang Yang, 25, according to a Friday news release. According to authorities, the sisters were in their bedroom when...
Want a Look at FUSD Trustee Efforts to Improve Student Learning? You’ll Need to Register
Fresno Unified is hosting a session on Monday for the community to hear how the School Board is learning to become more effective in focusing on student outcomes. District leaders are being coached by the Council of the Great City Schools on "Student Outcomes Focused Governance." The community listening session,...
Is Biden Really Ready to Stand Up for Gaza’s Children?
Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on Oct. 15, 2024. With Israel clamping down on food shipments to the Gaza Strip, the Biden administration is finally warning Israel to ease up or risk a suspension of some military aid. In a letter released Tuesday, the administration gave Israel 30 days to allow...
Superintendent Ketti Davis Discusses Measure X and New Developments at Central Unified
At a dinner celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Foundation for Central Schools, Superintendent Ketti Davis discussed the potential impact of Measure X and upcoming developments within Central Unified. Davis spoke about plans for a new elementary school at Shields and Brawley avenues and how Central High School and Central...