The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is ramping up efforts to promote the Targeted Violence Prevention Task Force in response to the recent Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia and other local high school threats. The task force, established in August 2023, operates through an online tool called the Targeted Violence...
Trump Says He Won’t Debate Harris Again
Former President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that there “will be no” second debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, two days after a faceoff in which he was widely criticized as delivering a poor performance filled with missed opportunities. Rarely are the declarations he makes about his future plans ironclad....
Familiar Dilemma for House Speaker as Internal Strife Stalls Spending Plan
WASHINGTON — With a funding deadline looming, the Republican House speaker was caught between his far right and others in his party eager to avoid a confrontation with Democrats that could shutter the government and cost them politically. His legislative gambits sputtered, leaving him facing the prospect of cutting a...
Money Rolls in on US Election Bets After Judge Clears the Way
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — People began betting Thursday on which political party would win control of Congress in the November elections after a judge's ruling allowing the wagers — the only ones to be legally approved by a U.S. jurisdiction. New York startup company Kalshi began taking what amounts to...
Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman off Ledge on Nashville Bridge
NASHVILLE — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant persuaded a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville to come back over the railing to safety. Police say the encounter happened Tuesday on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which spans...
Clovis Elementary’s Patriot’s Day Ceremony: Blackhawk Landing, Local Heroes, Flag Presentations
Clovis Elementary School hosted its second annual Patriot’s Day flag ceremony today, uniting students, families, and local heroes in a heartfelt tribute to honor the memory of September 11, 2001. Led by principal Donelle Kellom, the ceremony was filled with meaningful moments, aiming to create a real sense of connection...
Fresno Shooting Kills Bay Area Man, Wounds Two Others
A man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at a gathering in Fresno on Tuesday night, according to the Fresno Police Department. Officers from the Central Policing District responded to the 3700 block of North Abby Avenue shortly before 9:45 p.m. after two ShotSpotter activations, authorities...
USC Sports Teams Light up With a Cookies Cannabis Deal
In a groundbreaking move, the University of Southern California Trojans have announced a pioneering partnership with Cookies, a California-based cannabis and wellness company, as reported by CBS Sports. This sponsorship deal marks the first time a collegiate athletic program has partnered with a cannabis company. The partnership extends to USC's...
Why the California Housing Market Is so Expensive in 2024
California is an expensive place to call home. It's such a fundamental part of California life it almost feels silly to say. Along with good weather, sunny beaches, Hollywood, and the Golden Gate Bridge, the sky-high cost of housing has become part of the state's national identity. The high cost...
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Says He’s Not Endorsing Anyone for President
KANSAS CITY — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday he will not endorse either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, even as the former president continued to call Mahomes' wife, Brittany, a supporter of his campaign. Mahomes Emphasizes Voter Education Over Endorsements "I don't want my place and my...