Every offensive play in the NFL provides a trove of statistics accounting for the yards gained or lost on every throw or run. Quantifying defensive performance has always been a more difficult proposition outside of splash plays like sacks and takeaways. The official tackle stats tracked by statisticians with binoculars...
Three Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Fresno Identified
Three Kerman residents died early Friday morning after their vehicle crashed into a palm tree and caught fire on Kearney Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Dario Urena, 25, of Kerman, was driving a Honda Civic eastbound on Kearney Avenue just before 2:45 a.m. when he lost control of...
Fresno Man Killed While Cycling on Highway 41 Identified
The Fresno area California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Friday morning, claiming the life of 41-year-old Luciano Becerra Garcia of Fresno. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified Garcia on Friday afternoon. At approximately 4:45 a.m., CHP communications received a call about the crash on northbound...
Double Joy Video: Fresno Zoo Welcomes Two Adorable Baby Elephants
So, imagine waking up one morning thinking it’s just another day at the office, only to find out you’ve got not one but two new little bundles of joy in your backyard. That’s exactly what happened at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, where they didn’t just get one newborn elephant but two...
Trump’s ‘Not Selling’ Promise Sends Trump Media Stock Soaring
Former President Donald Trump's said that he has no intention of selling his stake in Trump Media which caused the company's shares to surge on Friday, according to CNBC. The stock rose by as much as 25% in intraday trading following Trump's comments at his California golf club. "I'm not...
After Just a Few Hours, US Election Bets Put on Hold by Appeals Court Ruling
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court. The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an order Thursday night temporarily freezing the matter until it can...
Trump Refuses to Criticize Laura Loomer Amid Concerns From Republican Allies About Her Influence
RANCHO PALOS VERDES — Donald Trump refused on Friday to condemn recent racist and conspiratorial comments from right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer, who traveled with him earlier this week to Tuesday night's presidential debate and several 9/11 memorial events. "Laura's been a supporter of mine," Trump told reporters at a press...
Fresno Authorities Seek Man Facing Felony Child Sex Crime Charges
Authorities in Fresno are actively searching for Steven Carl Schapansky, 54, of Santa Barbara, who was reported missing in Fresno on Wednesday, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said. Schapansky is described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing 210 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair. He was last seen...
Fresno County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death of 2024
The Fresno County Department of Public Health on Friday confirmed the county's first human death linked to West Nile Virus this year. The virus, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, poses a serious risk during late summer and early fall when mosquitoes are most active. Infected mosquitoes acquire the...
RIP, Kathy Bonilla, 63: Fresno City College PIO Was the ‘Czar of Commencement,’ Star Wars Fan
Kathy Bonilla, a longtime spokeswoman for Fresno City College who was well-known for her cheerful demeanor and attention to detail, died Saturday. She was 63. Bonilla's 32-year career with Fresno City College ended with her unexpected death after a surgical procedure. A memorial service has been scheduled for 11 a.m....