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...
What to Stream: Jelly Roll, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX Remixes
WASHINGTON - Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline co-starring in "Disclaimer," a psychological thriller from writer-director Alfonso Cuarón, and Jelly Roll releasing "Beautifully Broken," a follow-up to his breakout album "Whitsitt Chapel," are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the...
How Harris Can Finish Strong
Opinion by David Brooks on Oct. 10, 2024. Kamala Harris had a great first act. She established a buoyant tone for her 2024 presidential campaign and rode a wave of polling momentum. But now her campaign has stalled. Undecided voters in a New York Times Opinion focus group were recently...
Did Bitwise’s Soberal Apologize? Attorneys Ask For Sentencing Delay
Jake Soberal, the former Bitwise Industries co-CEO awaiting sentencing for fraud, apparently sent an apology email to at least one victim. Meanwhile, attorneys for Soberal, co-defendant Irma Olguin Jr. and federal prosecutors are asking a judge for a delay in sentencing. In a motion filed Thursday by Soberal's attorney Eric...
Trump Aides Sought Enhanced Security for Closing Stages of Campaign
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has requested a series of additional security measures, including military assets, in conversations with the White House and the Secret Service because of continuing threats to his safety, according to four people briefed on the matter. The conversations came amid suggestions from some Trump aides...
Rescuers Search for Survivors After Strikes Rock Central Beirut
Rescue workers scoured the wreckage of a central Beirut neighborhood Friday after Lebanese officials said Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 22 people, in what would be the deadliest attack in Lebanon’s capital in more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military did not immediately...
Minnesota Lynx Stun New York Liberty With Overtime Win in Game 1 of WNBA Finals
NEW YORK — Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve has seen a lot in her incredible career that's included four WNBA championships. The historic rally by the Lynx to beat New York 95-93 in a wild Game 1 of the WNBA Finals ranks right up there as one of the best moments....