SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in four runs, Blake Snell struck out eight in five innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 13-2 on Wednesday night. Jerar Encarnacion also homered and had three RBIs, and Tyler Fitzgerald and Patrick Bailey each had three hits....
Dodgers Hit 4 Homers and Rally to Beat Cubs
LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 7-3 lead to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-8 on Wednesday night and avoid a series sweep. Shohei Ohtani hit his 47th home run and...
Mindset of the Bulldog Football Matchup With New Mexico State: ‘It’s Personal’
At Monday's news conference Fresno State football head coach Tim Skipper evaluated his team's performance on Saturday that earned him his first win in Valley Children's Stadium against the Sacramento State Hornets. The score was 46-30. "It was a good effort. We started out really fast and, on the attack,"...
Fresno State and Others Move to PAC-12 in 2026
The PAC-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State, starting in 2026, to join Oregon State and Washington State in a rebuilt Conference of Champions, the league announced Thursday. The additions rob the Mountain West of four of its more prominent schools and successful football...
Harvey Weinstein Indicted on Additional Sex Crimes Charges Ahead of New York Retrial
NEW YORK — Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors said at a hearing Thursday. The indictment will remain under seal until Weinstein’s arraignment, which is scheduled for Sept. 18. Weinstein, 72, is recovering from...
Merced City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum Set for Saturday
Now that election signs are becoming omnipresent for the slate of Merced County candidates on the November ballot, it's time for debate season. This Saturday, residents in the city of Merced will have an opportunity to hear from mayoral candidates, plus candidates in City Council Districts 3 and 5, which...
Bijou Is a Swirly Tabby Jewel Looking for Her New Home
Bijou, a 9-month-old long-haired tabby beauty, is a jewel in fur form. Her luxurious and soft fur, adorned with the classic swirly tabby pattern, makes her a visual delight. Those gorgeous big eyes? Prepare to have your heart melted. Bijou, whose name means jewel in French, lives up to her...
Judge Denies Release for Fresno Police Cadet Arrested for Automatic Weapons
The Fresno police cadet arrested on suspicion of possession of a machine gun and an unregistered weapon remains in jail after a federal judge said Tuesday that he could pose a danger to others, according to his attorney and court records. Prosecutors argued that Joshua Eric Brown, 27, could be...
Reedley Woman Killed in Crosswalk Is Identified
Juanita Ayala, 77, of Reedley, died while crossing a street on Tuesday morning, according to the Reedley Police Department. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified Ayala on Wednesday. Ayala was in a crosswalk of 10th and G streets when she was struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived and transported...
Amazon to Shutter Two California Facilities, Affecting Over 300 Jobs
Amazon has announced plans to close two facilities in California, potentially affecting hundreds of jobs. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the e-commerce giant will shutter its fulfillment centers in Sacramento and Irvine. According to WARN notices filed with state and local authorities, the Sacramento facility closure on Oct....