Israeli tanks forced their way onto a U.N. peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon on Sunday, putting the lives of the soldiers there in danger, the U.N. mission said. Hours later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his call for the United Nations to pull the peacekeepers out of the area...
Fresno State Falls to Washington State in Fourth Quarter Heartbreaker
Fresno State had a chance to upset Washington State on Saturday at Valley Children’s Stadium, but the Cougars came away with a 25-17 victory, dropping the Bulldogs to 3-3 on the season. While the scoreboard showed a win for the Cougars, the Bulldogs may have beaten themselves. Mental mistakes and...
What’s Behind the Northern Lights That Dazzled the Sky Farther South Than Normal
Another in a series of unusually strong solar storms hitting Earth produced stunning skies full of pinks, purples, greens and blues farther south than normal, including into parts of Germany, the United Kingdom, New England and New York City. "It was a pretty extensive display yet again," said Shawn Dahl,...
Are Male Voters Reluctant to Vote for a Woman? Harris’ Backers Are Confronting the Question Head On
WASHINGTON — The concern has been there all along, but now it's being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris because she's a woman? The vice president rarely references her gender on the campaign trail, but her key supporters are starting to make more...
The Brutal Story Behind California’s New Native American Genocide Education Law
In the 1860s, an armed militia swept into the historic land of the Serrano people in the San Bernardino mountains and went on a killing spree, attempting to slaughter the entire tribe. A tribal leader named Santos Manuel led the surviving 30 members to safety in a nearby valley. Now,...
Feeling Stressed About the Election? Here’s What Some Are Doing and What They Say You Can Do Too
If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there's no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta says focusing on each inhale and exhale can help regain that grounding sense of...
Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’ Bid, Poll Shows
Vice President Kamala Harris has improved her party’s standing among Black voters since President Joe Biden left the presidential race, but she still significantly trails Biden’s 2020 share of that vital Democratic constituency, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll of Black likely voters. Nearly 8 in 10 Black...
Playful Pup Renny Leaves Street Life Behind, Awaits Adoption in Fresno
After weeks of fending for himself, Renny, a sweet-natured dog believed to be about 8 months old, is ready to trade in his life on the streets for a forever home. Renny’s story began outside a Fresno home, where neighbors say he sought refuge on the porch for at least...
Another Top City Official Quits in Los Banos as Critical Election Looms
Los Banos city councilmember Deborah Lewis divulged during last Wednesday's council meeting that city finance director Vanessa Portillo resigned over two weeks ago – a fact the city manager had not publicly divulged, and which sparked his anger in closed session. At the end of a four-hour meeting, during the...
Madera County Farmland Conversion Program Begins With $10 Million in State Funds
Land owners can now officially submit proposals to Madera County to convert their ag land to less water intensive uses under a new program adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 1 using $10 million in state funds. The money comes from the state's Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program, which...