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....
Donald Trump Prepares to Unveil a Cryptocurrency Business
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was preparing to unveil a new cryptocurrency business, as his presidential campaign aggressively courts the multibillion-dollar crypto industry in the run-up to November’s election. In a video posted on social platform X, Trump said he would be introducing the crypto platform, World...
California’s Dysfunctional ‘Dashboard’ of School Ratings Gets a Well-Deserved Beatdown
Nine years ago, as the state Board of Education was working on a system to inform Californians about what was happening in schools, one of its professional advisors, Nancy Brownell, delivered what she described as a "very brief" summary. Quoted in full from a recording of the July 28, 2015,...
Fresno State Football vs New Mexico State: Players to Watch; Mountain West Matchups
These are the four players I’ll be keeping an eye on when Fresno State hosts New Mexico State at Valley Children’s Stadium on Saturday. Key Players to Watch for Fresno State Offense: Senior wide receiver Mac Dalena, No. 0 Dalena had himself a great game against the Sacrament State Hornets on...