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....
Fresno County Canal Crash Sends Car Flying Upside Down. Lucky Occupants Survive.
Two men survived a severe crash earlier this week after their car launched over a 20-foot-wide canal and struck an almond tree in rural Fresno County, CHP Fresno reported on social media. The car, which flipped midair and traveled between 60 and 80 feet upside down, ejected both occupants upon...
Newsom Signs Controversial Warehouse Bill. Cal Chamber Calls It a Win, but Is More Regulation Ahead?
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 98 on Sunday, forcing cities and counties to adopt statewide regulations around warehouse development and truck routes. Seeking to address the contentious fight around industrial businesses in California, the bill establishes design standards for logistics businesses, which have become major employers with the rise...
What to Know About Iran’s Missile Barrage and Israel’s Ground Operations in Lebanon
JERUSALEM — Iran launched almost 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, causing scattered damage and fires from falling shrapnel, but Israeli authorities said there were no injuries. An Israeli security official said most of the missiles were intercepted, though some managed to land. Israeli officials said Iran would pay...
Gonzaga Set to Join Rebuilt Pac-12, While UTEP Goes to Mountain West
Basketball powerhouse Gonzaga will become the latest member of the rebuilt Pac-12 Conference, the school announced Tuesday, while the Mountain West Conference moved quickly to secure its future adding UTEP. Gonzaga will move from the West Coast Conference where it has dominated for most of the last quarter century into...