On the final day of their session, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill banning employers from forcing workers to sit through anti-union meetings — the latest attempt by Democratic politicians to support union activity amid a revived labor movement. If Newsom signs Senate Bill 399, California would join...
Fresno State Football, Concerts, and Dark Sky Festival Are Top Weekend Choices
There'll be a variety of events to attend this weekend to kickstart September. You can choose among sports games, concerts, and the Dark Sky Festival's presentation. The last games of the season for the Fresno Grizzlies will be played throughout the weekend. The Red Wave will come out to support...
FBI Arrests Fresno Police Cadet on Illegal Weapon Charge. Two Other Personnel Put on Leave.
A Fresno police cadet is being held at Fresno County Jail after being arrested by the FBI on Tuesday on an illegal weapon charge. Two other department personnel have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, according to a Thursday news release from the Fresno Police Department....
Millennials Will Continue to Quiet Quit and Gen Z Will Follow Their Lead
It’s a simple ask: a livable wage without working ourselves to death. "Back in my day…" Oh, save it, Gregory. Back in your day, homes were affordable, groceries didn’t require a second mortgage, and you could actually enjoy a social life. Remember when a McDouble was a dollar? Those days...
Fresno Man Killed by Police Auto-Theft Task Force Is Identified
The auto-theft suspect killed in an Aug. 20 officer-involved shooting was Angel Rojas, 39, of Fresno, according to the Fresno Police Department. Rojas was driving a stolen vehicle when officers from the Help Eliminate Auto Theft Team, a multi-agency task force from the California Highway Patrol and Fresno County Sheriff’s...
Hip-Hop Artist Fatman Scoop Dies at 56 After Collapsing on Stage in Connecticut
NEW YORK — Fatman Scoop, the hip-hop artist who topped charts in Europe with "Be Faithful" in the early 2000s and later lent his distinctive voice and ebullient vibe to hits by artists including Missy Elliott and Ciara, died after collapsing on stage at a show in Connecticut, according to...
Commanders Fire Employee After Undercover Video Showed Him Disparaging Players and Fans
ASHBURN — The Washington Commanders said they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media. Employee Terminated Following Internal Investigation A team spokesperson said Thursday that vice president of content Rael Enteen had been terminated. Enteen...
Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris Focus on Tax Policy Ahead of Next Week’s Debate
NEW YORK — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will debate for the first time next Tuesday as the presidential candidates fight to sway voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics. The meeting comes just 75 days after President Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance triggered a political earthquake that ultimately...
Caitlin Clark Makes Her 100th 3, Finishes With Triple-Double as Fever Beat Sparks
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 100 3-pointers in a season and finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her second career triple-double as the playoff-bound Indiana Fever beat the Los Angeles Sparks 93-86 on Wednesday night. Clark Sets 3-Point...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Will Return to Dodgers’ Rotation Next Week After Nearly 3-Month
ANAHEIM — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation next week after missing nearly three months with a right arm injury. Yamamoto will start Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium against the Chicago Cubs, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday. The $325 million right-hander has made two recent...