In a scathing ruling, a Superior Court judge has lambasted state water officials for going too far and invoking "underground regulations" when they penalized Kings County water managers for failing to protect overpumped groundwater in the San Joaquin Valley. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini last week granted a...
Connie Chung Launched a Generation of Asian American Girls Named Connie. She Had No Idea
NEW YORK — Some public figures are honored with namesake buildings or monuments. Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has a strain of marijuana and hundreds of Asian American women as legacies. Chung was contacted five years ago by a fellow journalist, Connie Wang, whose Chinese immigrant parents gave her the chance...
Google Invests in Innovative Wildfire Detection Satellite Network
Google's philanthropic arm has announced a $13 million investment in FireSat, a groundbreaking satellite constellation designed to detect and track wildfires globally. This initiative, managed by the nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance, aims to deploy over 50 small satellites in low-Earth orbit, capable of identifying fires as small as 16 by...
Barkley’s Pivotal Drop Late in 4th Quarter Burns Eagles in Loss to Atlanta Falcons
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles' win in their home opener. Barkley instead bobbled a reception and couldn't hold on to Jalen Hurts' short pass. It was one giant drop on third down...
Rams’ Season in Turmoil: Injuries Pile Up as Team Faces Tough Rivalry with 49ers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams are off to their first 0-2 start to a season since before Les Snead became their general manager 12 years ago. They're coming off their worst loss under coach Sean McVay, a 41-10 thrashing from an Arizona Cardinals team the Rams had thoroughly...
Florida Will Launch Criminal Probe Into Apparent Assassination Attempt of Trump, Governor Says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida law enforcement will launch a criminal investigation of the apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. The state-level probe will run parallel to the federal investigation into Ryan Wesley Routh, who was charged Monday with federal firearms offenses....
Wave of Exploding Pagers in Lebanon and Syria Kills at Least 8, Including Members of Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria on Tuesday, killing at least eight people, including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a girl, and wounding the Iranian ambassador, government and Hezbollah officials said. Officials pointed the finger at Israel in...
US Retail Sales Ticked Up Last Month in Sign of Ongoing Consumer Resilience
WASHINGTON — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate. Retail sales ticked up 0.1% from July to August, after jumping the most in a year and a...
Fresno, Madera Schools Face Shooting Threats as Social Media Trend Sparks Lockdowns
Authorities in Fresno and Madera counties are increasing security around schools amid a wave of social media posts threatening campus shootings. The Fresno Police Department and Madera County Sheriff's Office have issued statements addressing the situation. The Fresno Police Department announced it will heighten its uniformed presence around schools on...
49ers Call Their Latest Loss at Minnesota a ‘Wake-up Call’
SANTA CLARA — Minnesota has been a house of horrors for the San Francisco 49ers for decades. The Niners' eighth straight loss in the Twin Cities looked an awful out like the one a year ago. The Vikings flummoxed Brock Purdy with their pressure packages and burned the San Francisco...