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...
Reedley Woman Killed in Crosswalk Is Identified
Juanita Ayala, 77, of Reedley, died while crossing a street on Tuesday morning, according to the Reedley Police Department. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified Ayala on Wednesday. Ayala was in a crosswalk of 10th and G streets when she was struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived and transported...
Amazon to Shutter Two California Facilities, Affecting Over 300 Jobs
Amazon has announced plans to close two facilities in California, potentially affecting hundreds of jobs. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the e-commerce giant will shutter its fulfillment centers in Sacramento and Irvine. According to WARN notices filed with state and local authorities, the Sacramento facility closure on Oct....
North Korean Missiles Rain Down on Ukraine Despite Sanctions
WASHINGTON — North Korea has continued to supply advanced short-range ballistic missiles to Russia in defiance of sanctions meant to prevent Pyongyang from developing such weapons and Moscow from importing them, according to a report by a weapons research group. Remnants of four of the missiles, which are called Hwasong-11,...
Grieving Ohio Father Tells Trump and Vance to Stop Talking About His Son
Barely an hour before the presidential debate, the father of an 11-year-old Ohio boy killed when an immigrant’s minivan crashed into a school bus, lashed out at former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, calling them “morally bankrupt” politicians spreading hate at the expense of his...
How Eating Family Pets Became a Trump Talking Point
A falsehood that migrants have killed wild animals and household pets for food ricocheted around the internet this week, vaulting from fringe social media posts to the presidential debate stage in a matter of days. The claims were based on several unsubstantiated anecdotes and appeared to mix together unrelated stories...
Harris Outwitted Trump, but Will That Sway Undecided Voters?
Opinion by Charles M. Blow on Sept. 11, 2024. Being drunk on hubris and narcissism is the surest way to lose a confrontation to a clever, clearheaded opponent. It’s a story that’s been repeated throughout history. Napoleon was a cocksure emperor and commander, a skilled battle tactician who became a...
Clovis East High Teen Who Died in Fresno Motorcycle Collision Identified
A traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a sedan claimed the life of Austin Ly, 16, a Clovis East student from Fresno on Tuesday afternoon. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified Ly on Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Officers arrived to find Ly unresponsive, a Fresno Police...