In January 2021, seven of the 11 California Republicans in Congress refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results, boosting former President Donald Trump's false claim that he lost in a rigged vote. Now, as Trump attempts a return to the White House, only a third of California's Republican U.S....
Israeli Military Launches Strikes on Military Targets in Iran, Officials Say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday targeting what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic. Israel's military described the attack as “precise strikes on...
What to Know About the Menendez Brothers’ Bid for Freedom
LOS ANGELES — The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars. Here are some things to know about the case:...
Cowboys and the 49ers Both Look to Rebound Following Tough Losses
SANTA CLARA — The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers entered the season as top contenders in the NFC following three straight double-digit win seasons and playoff appearances for both franchises. The 2024 campaign hasn't exactly gone to plan for both teams so far with injuries and spotty play leaving...
The ‘Black Insurrectionist’ Was Actually White. The Deception Did Not Stop There
WASHINGTON — “Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about the 2024 election, can be traced to a man from upstate New York. He's also white. With a profile photo of a Black soldier and the tagline “I FOLLOW BACK TRUE...
Were These Fresno Ballots at Risk after Election Worker Lost Key to Drop Box?
Fresno County election workers left behind a key when they collected ballots from a drop box, a county spokesperson said. A member of the public found the key, left near the box at Fancher Creek Elementary School at 5948 E. Tulare Ave. in southeast Fresno at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday....
Trump Visits Texas to Tape Joe Rogan’s Podcast and to Criticize Harris on Immigration
AUSTIN, Texas — Donald Trump tried Friday to turn a major celebratory event for Kamala Harris into an attack line tied to one of his favorite subjects, immigration. Hours before the vice president was scheduled to appear with superstar Beyoncé in Houston, Trump made his own stop in Texas and...
$1M Grant Helps Fresno Pacific Center Support Children’s Faith Development
A million-dollar grant from a giant in philanthropy will help the Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation support children’s faith development. The center received a $1,179,040 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Centrando Niños en Nuestras Congregaciones (Centering Children in our Congregations). This seven-part initiative is focused...
Fresno State Generates $1B in Economic Activity: Study
Calling it an "affirmation of the role of Fresno State," Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval said the nearly $1 billion in local impact created by the university shows the symbiosis between it and the region. "For generations, our university has been committed to advancing both the intellectual as well as...
Washington Post Says It Will Stop Endorsing Presidential Candidates
The Washington Post’s chief executive told the newsroom Friday that it would no longer endorse presidential candidates, breaking with decades of precedent at the newspaper. “The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election,” wrote Will Lewis, the Post’s chief executive. “Nor in...