SANTA CRUZ — A founding member of the experimental rock band Mr. Bungle was found guilty Friday of first-degree murder in the killing of his girlfriend after prosecutors in California found an audio file the victim recorded on her phone as she fought for her life. A jury in Santa...
Fisher-Price Recalls Over 2 Million ‘Snuga Swings’ Following the Deaths of 5 Infants
NEW YORK — Fisher-Price is recalling parts of over 2 million infant swings across the U.S., Canada and Mexico due to a serious suffocation risk, following reports of five infant deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that all models of Fisher-Price's Snuga Swings should never be used for...
Boeing Will Lay Off 10% of Its Employees as Strike Cripples Airplane Production
Boeing plans to lay off about 10% of its workers in the coming months as it continues to lose money and tries to deal with a strike that is crippling production of the company's best-selling airline planes. New CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo Friday that the job...
Pilot’s Wife Safely Lands Plane in Bakersfield During Medical Emergency
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The wife of a pilot who suffered a medical emergency took over flying and managed to safely land the plane in California, authorities said. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that real estate broker Eliot Alper was flying a twin-engine Beechcraft King Air 90 with his wife, Yvonne...
It’s No ‘Dirty Little Secret’: All-American Rejects Rock the Big Fresno Fair
It's no "dirty little secret" that the alternative rock band All-American Rejects rocked a packed house at the Paul Paul Theater at The Big Fresno Fair on Thursday night. They were a very prominent rock act in the 2000s and their music provided the soundtrack to my high school years....
Hey Fresno Parents, Got Questions About Special Ed? This Guide Has Answers
GO Public Schools Fresno has released a comprehensive guide designed to help parents navigate and advocate for their children who need special education services. The 111-page "A Parent's Guide to Special Education" is free and contains information about how to apply for services, defines and explains the various available programs,...
Young People Could Tilt Power in Congress With Votes in Duarte-Gray Race
On a hot Saturday afternoon, Joey Chavez canvassed a neighborhood of Los Banos, a small city on the west side of Merced County. He sported a bright orange campaign T-shirt for Congressman John Duarte and tan cargo shorts. Campaign flyers spilled out of his huge pockets. "You don't have to...
Fresno Sued Over Its Enforcement of Candidate Fundraising Law
A group of former Fresno candidates are challenging an interpretation of a city law on when candidates can raise funds. A court filing Oct. 4 from a group called Fresnans Interested in Fair Elections is asking for a judge to enforce what is on the city books. The group, in...
Trump Agrees to a ‘Women’s Issues’ Event on Fox News, but Shuns Debate
Former President Donald Trump turned down Fox News’ invitation to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on the air this month. But the Republican nominee will appear on the network next week for an unusual televised town hall, fielding questions from an all-female audience. The event, announced by Fox News on...
Bulldogs vs Cougars: Players to Watch; Mountain West Matchups
These are the four players I’ll be keeping an eye on when Fresno State hosts Washington State at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday. Key Players to Watch for Fresno State Offense: Junior wide receiver Josiah Freeman, No. 5 The wide receiver corps for the Bulldogs have had big games throughout the...