LOS ANGELES — The NFL averaged 21.0 million viewers per game during the league's opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record. The league and Nielsen said Wednesday morning that the per-game average on TV and digital platforms was a 12% increase over last year. Nielsen began electronic...
California Mom Who Pushed for Tougher DUI Laws Charged in Daughter’s Hot Car Death
A California mother who advocated for tougher DUI laws after losing two sons to a drunk driver now faces charges in her daughter's death. Sandra Hernandez-Cazares, 42, was found unconscious in her SUV with her deceased 3-year-old daughter on a sweltering day in Anaheim, NBC News reported Tuesday. Blood Alcohol...
For Harris and Trump, Facial Expressions Did Much of the Talking
WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump said as much with their faces as they did with their words during Tuesday's debate. With their microphones muted unless it was their turn to speak, according to the debate rules, body language took on outsized importance for Harris and Trump. Harris in...
An Ohio City Reshaped by Haitian Immigrants Lands in an Unwelcome Spotlight
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Many cities have been reshaped by immigrants in the last few years without attracting much notice. Not Springfield, Ohio. Its story of economic renewal and related growing pains has been thrust into the national conversation in a presidential election year — and maliciously distorted by false rumors...
This Madera Winery Scores High Notes in Prestigious Competition
A Madera winery's submissions to one of the nation's premier competitions came back with not only high marks, but a gold medal as the vintner celebrates a major milestone. Toca Madera Winery is celebrating 10 years in business, and with the celebration comes a significant nod for six vintages from...
Wired Wednesday: Price of Eating Out Keeps Rising. How Are Consumers Reacting?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Justin Willis about the steep rise in restaurant menu prices, how consumers are reacting, and the effect on tips. Toast, a data collection company, released its findings and ranks California as the third most expensive place to buy...
Once Again, Democrat-Led California Leads the Nation in Poverty
Gov. Gavin Newsom is fond of comparing California's economy to those of other states, particularly arch-rivals Texas and Florida, and even other nations. Unsurprisingly, however, there was no braggadocio from the governor's office Tuesday when California found itself in a No. 1 economic position — having, once again, the nation's...
Valley Crime Stoppers Offers $1,000 Reward for Tips Leading to Fentanyl Dealer Arrests
Valley Crime Stoppers has launched a campaign targeting fentanyl dealers across Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties, offering a $1,000 reward for anonymous tips that result in arrests. The nonprofit is working with local law enforcement to combat the rise of fentanyl-related deaths, which have exceeded 400 in Fresno County...
Will the Emmys Be the ‘Shogun’ Show? What to Expect from Sunday’s Show
LOS ANGELES — The Emmys have become the "Shogun" show well before Sunday's ceremony even begins. The FX series about political machinations among local lords, Portuguese traders and a wandering British sailor is already the winningest series for a single season in Emmy history after taking 14 trophies at the...
Campaign Season Leads to Fresno Political Sign Shenanigans
As the local campaign season heats up, so are accusations of sign shenanigans. Nick Richardson, candidate for Fresno City Council District 6, said 14 of his large signs were defaced Monday and Tuesday at different locations in northeast Fresno. Richardson, a Marine veteran and safety consultant, is running against attorney...