Tim Walz and JD Vance are meeting for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election. The debate in New York hosted by CBS News gives Vance, a Republican freshman senator from...
Buster Posey Shares His Vision for Making SF a Winner Again
SAN FRANCISCO — In recent weeks and months, Buster Posey began to ponder the possibility of taking on something he insisted he'd never do in joining the baseball operations department for the Giants. The star catcher said he wouldn't do it upon retiring three years ago. Yet Posey ultimately dearly...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 120 People, Attorney Says
HOUSTON — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month, with...
Hurricane Helene’s Death Toll Passes 150 as Crews Search for Survivors
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Cadaver dogs and search crews trudged through knee-deep muck and debris in the mountains of western North Carolina on Tuesday looking for more victims of Hurricane Helene days after the storm carved a deadly and destructive path through the Southeast. With Helene's death toll nearing 160, searchers...
Frank Fritz, Beloved ‘American Pickers’ Co-Host, Dies at 60
Frank Fritz, the beloved co-host of History Channel's "American Pickers," has passed away at the age of 60. His longtime friend and co-star Mike Wolfe announced the news on social media, expressing his heartbreak and fondly remembering their shared adventures. "It's with a broken heart that I share with all...
California Streamlines License Renewal Process for Drivers 70 and Older
In a move to streamline operations, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has eliminated the knowledge test requirement for most drivers aged 70 and older when renewing their licenses. This policy change, effective Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, aims to improve efficiency at DMV offices. DMV Director Steve Gordon stated,...
Trump Won’t Participate in Interview for ’60 Minutes’ Election Special
NEW YORK — CBS News said Tuesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has declined to participate in an interview with “60 Minutes” for its election special, which will go forward next Monday with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris alone. Television's top-rated news program regularly invites the two presidential contenders for...
Diamond Learning Center Gifts $500K to Clovis Community College Sports
The Clovis Community College Athletics program will receive a $500,000 gift from Diamond Learning Center, a Clovis-based educational institution where adult students are given the opportunity to be successful no matter their abilities or disabilities. The gift was to be accepted by the State Center Community College District board Tuesday...
Wall Street Retreats From Records and Oil Prices Jump After Iran’s Missile Attack on Israel
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks retreated from their records Tuesday after Iran fired missiles into Israel, a sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East that investors fear could lead to disruptions in the flow of oil. The S&P 500 pulled 0.9% lower, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost...
Major Clovis City Council Election Change Coming Soon?
At-large Clovis City Council elections could be drastically changing. Although the 2024 at-large election remains unchanged, future elections may be decided by districts. Kevin Shenkman, a preeminent voting rights attorney from Malibu, sent the city a letter on Aug. 23 stating that its method of electing city councilmembers is illegal....