As of Thursday morning, CalFire reported that the 17,600-acre Boone Fire near Coalinga is 83% contained. According to the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted, and previously closed roads have reopened. Fire personnel have been reduced to 871, operating with 54 engines, 15 water...
4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles the Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES — A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area Thursday morning, swaying lamps and jolting some people from bed. No injuries or damages were immediately reported. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was centered 4 miles (7 kilometers) north of Malibu and was about 7 miles...
Yastrzemski Knocks in Four Runs, Snell Strikes out Eight as Giants Rout Brewers
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...