There's a story behind every fried creation and every food stand at the Big Fresno Fair. Why does Chicken Charlie's create crazy food? Has he had any failures? How can a fried hamburger be even more fried? What special event drives taco sales? Why are cinnamon rolls and the fair...
Last Call at 4 a.m. in California? Governor Says Yes for One Private Club in LA Clippers’ New Arena
SACRAMENTO — The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but the state will soon carve out an exception to allow alcohol to be served until 4 a.m. for one private, members-only club located in the Los Angeles Clippers' new state-of-the-art arena. The new law signed by Gov....
Dodgers to Start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, With Yoshinobu Yamamoto Set for Game 2
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend's National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Wednesday that the team hasn't finalized plans for Games 3 and potentially 4, but Walker...
Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes
SACRAMENTO — A new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes has been put on pause after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday blocking it. U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez said artificial intelligence and deepfakes pose significant risks, but he ruled that...
Man Who Was Mad About Chinese Spy Balloon Is Convicted of Threatening Former Speaker McCarthy
BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana man was convicted Wednesday of threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after becoming upset that the government had not shot down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over his home city. Richard Rogers, 45, of Billings, delivered the threat to a McCarthy staffer...
Fresno Cyclist Killed in Collision with Van Identified
A bicyclist who was critically injured in a collision with a van on Clovis Avenue has died 11 days after the incident, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Robby Pokorny, 63, of Fresno. The collision occurred on Sept. 18,...
This Adoptable Kitty Is a Social Butterfly and a Real Conversationalist
Meet Sally, the epitome of sweetness and charm wrapped up in a furry 1-year-old package. With a voice as melodious as a summer breeze, Sally is the ultimate conversationalist who will regale you with tales of her day and let you know when she craves pets. She's a true social...
Hundreds of Homes Impacted by Court Ruling on Fresno Enviro Docs
Fresno business and political leaders are getting a better sense of the impacts of an Aug. 6 court ruling against the city's environmental assessment. A list of projects sent to city leaders shows construction was halted on hundreds of homes and several businesses. Even though the city of Fresno list...
Visalia Man Found Guilty on Multiple Felonies for Sex Crimes Against Minors
Patrick Fuller, 41, of Visalia, was found guilty of child molestation, possession of child pornography, and using minors for sex acts, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office reported in a news release Wednesday. A jury found Fuller guilty of three felony counts of child molestation, one felony count of possession...
Claims That More Than 300,000 Migrant Children Are Missing Lack Context
WASHINGTON - Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have recently claimed that hundreds of thousands of migrant children who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border unaccompanied are missing, then criticized the border policies of the Biden administration and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican vice...