MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 Wednesday night. Ohtani, who began the day two shy of each...
Kamala Harris Hasn’t Yet Earned My Vote
Opinion by Bret Stephens on Sept. 17, 2024. What does Kamala Harris think the United States should do about the Houthis, whose assaults on commercial shipping threaten global trade, and whose attacks on Israel risk a much wider Mideast war? If an interviewer were to ask the vice president about...
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Roll Into Tulare for Biggest-Ever Race in California
The World of Outlaws sprint cars wrap up a three-week stay in California with two nights of racing that will pay $83,000 to the finale winner at the Tulare Thunderbowl. The big payout fits the third annual Dennis Roth Classic to a T given the Fresno sprint car owner's longtime...
He’s Bold, His Name Is Bruce, and He’s Ready for Adoption
Meet Bruce, the black panther in kitten form with striking yellow eyes that are as bright as his personality! Found at a local high school with his brother, Wayne, and sadly without their mother, a kind human took them in to foster safety. This super-sweet and loving little guy is always...
Teamsters Union Declines to Endorse Trump or Harris for President
WASHINGTON — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are...
Darius Assemi’s Message on Farming Challenges
Central Valley farming operations face unprecedented challenges created by low commodity prices, high interest rates, rising operational costs, and decreased water supply. The Assemi farming group has not been able to avoid these challenges. And, after months of effort and good-faith negotiations by all parties, two banks could not agree...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno Jury Sides with Former Parlier Police Chief
GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Christina Lopez about the firing of Jose Garza, Parlier's police chief, in 2021. Parlier’s mayor and city manager of obstructing an ongoing police investigation. He sued the city for wrongful termination, and a recent court decision...
Newsom Signs New Law to Help More Doctors From Mexico Practice in California
A bill signed into law last week by Gov. Gavin Newsom could help address the San Joaquin Valley's severe doctor shortage by making it easier for licensed physicians and dentists from Mexico to practice here. Authored by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, D-Coachella, Assembly Bill 2860 seeks to fill critical gaps in...
Fresno’s Middle Class Has Long Lacked Mental Health Care. Will New Biden Rule Fix That?
In Fresno, people with Medi-Cal insurance often have far more mental health resources than those with private insurance, says Matthew Tatum, CEO of Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health. One of the reasons Tatum started Fresno-based Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health was a lack of available options for mental health care in Fresno....
5 Fresno Teens, 2 Adults Arrested in McLane High Area Shooting Investigation
Detectives have arrested five high school students and two adults in connection with a McLane High School area shooting investigation that began on Aug. 21, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. The incident involved a dispute between students from McLane and Hoover High School. Four of the suspects are...