RE'IM, Israel — Israelis held somber ceremonies Monday to mark a year since the deadliest attack in the country's history, a Hamas-led raid that shattered its sense of security and has since spiraled into wars on two fronts with no end in sight. Hamas marked the anniversary of its Oct....
Hurricane Milton Is Forecast to Become a Category 5 and Is Taking Aim at Florida
Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped...
New Analysis Suggests National Debt Could Increase Under Harris, but It Would Surge Under Trump
WASHINGTON — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's economic plans. The analysis released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt...
Tulare County Men Arrested in Party Shooting, Victim Hospitalized
Three men were arrested after a shooting at a large party in Yettem early Saturday morning, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred just before midnight in the 38700 Block of Road 144, where deputies responded to reports of gunfire. Deputies said they heard additional shots and...
Dodger Stadium Fans Toss Balls and Trash on Field, Interrupt Padres’ Win That Evens NLDS
LOS ANGELES — Fans threw baseballs in the direction of San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar and then tossed trash that caused a lengthy delay before the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Sunday night to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece. Yu Darvish limited...
Biden Sought Peace but Facilitated War
Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on Oct. 5, 2024. When Israel defied America’s appeals for restraint by invading Lebanon a few days ago, a reporter asked President Joe Biden if he was comfortable with what had unfolded. “I’m comfortable with them stopping,” Biden replied plaintively. “We should have a cease-fire now.”...
How Israel Could Retaliate Against Iran
Iran and Israel avoided direct confrontation for years, fighting a shadow war of secret sabotage and assassinations. But the two countries are now moving closer to open conflict, after Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon and Iran’s ballistic missile barrage on Israel, its second in less than six months. Israel seems...
Fresno’s Whole Vine Festival: A Grapeful Celebration of Agriculture
The Whole Vine Festival, a two-day celebration of the San Joaquin Valley's agriculture, art, and community, is set to return on Oct. 19-20 at Fresno State. The event expects to draw over 5,000 attendees, showcasing the significance of local agriculture while providing a platform for artists, musicians, and food vendors....
Verdugo’s Go-Ahead Single and Acrobatic Catch Lift Yankees Over Royals in ALDS Opener
NEW YORK — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener. New York's Gleyber...
Ohtani Hits Tying 3-Run Homer in Playoff Debut for the Dodgers in NLDS Win
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani rewrote the record book during his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, he's getting a chance to make more history in his highly anticipated playoff debut. Ohtani hit a tying, three-run homer with two outs in the second inning to help Los Angeles...