ANAHEIM — Mickey Moniak hit a three-run homer and Griffin Canning pitched 6 2/3 strong innings in the Los Angeles Angels' 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4, finishing his two-game return to Angel Stadium 1 for 8 with an RBI...
US Secures Release of 135 Nicaraguan Political Prisoners Who Have Arrived in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY — The U.S. government announced Thursday that it secured the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, who have arrived in Guatemala where they will apply for asylum permits to come to the United States. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that they were released on...
Zac Gallen Throws 6 No-Hit Innings as D-backs Hold on to Beat Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Zac Gallen pitched six hitless innings for his 50th career victory and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Wednesday night. Up Next Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (4-0, 4.30) opposes Giants LHP Blake Snell (2-3, 3.56) in the series finale Thursday....
Humanitarian Author Will Deliver Next President’s Lecture at Fresno State
Jane Olson, humanitarian and published author, will be the next speaker to visit Fresno State for the President’s Lecture Series. Her lecture, “Finding Hope in Dark Places: Journeys of a Global Humanitarian,” will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Resnick Student Union. A question-and-answer session...
Kamala Harris Softens Capital Gains Tax Proposal in Presidential Bid
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a softer approach to capital gains tax increases compared to President Biden's original proposal, aiming to strike a balance between economic growth and tax reform. According to the Financial Times, Harris proposes raising the top capital gains tax rate for the wealthiest Americans to...
Merced Save Mart Distribution Center to Close in November, 250 Jobs Impacted
Save Mart's Yosemite Wholesale Distribution Center in Merced County is set to close in November, a move that will impact around 250 jobs, The Merced FOCUS has learned. The Merced FOCUS obtained a letter that was recently sent to employees whose jobs will be eliminated by the closure of the...
Over 1,000 Personnel Work to Corral Fresno County’s 12,000-Acre Boone Fire
The Boone Fire, which ignited Tuesday afternoon, has rapidly spread to 12,252 acres and is only 5% contained, according to CalFire. From the most recent report, 75 structures remain under threat as the fire continued to burn actively on Wednesday. There are 66 engines, 44 water tenders, 16 helicopters, 23...
Trump Media Stock Plummets, Erasing Early 2024 Gains
Donald Trump's social media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, has experienced a dramatic reversal of fortune in the stock market. The company's shares, which had soared earlier this year, have now plummeted below $17, erasing all gains since January. The Guardian reports that while Trump's majority stake is still...
Playtime Is the Best Time for This Adoptable Puss in Boots
Darling and debonair five-month-old Puss in Boots brings his regal presence to every soft snuggle and every kitten entertainment. The top of the cat tree is a favorite perch for this observant boy to survey the action below until he’s ready to jump into it with his spirited siblings. All...
Close to 1,500 Personnel Work to Contain Tulare County’s Coffee Pot Fire
The month-old Coffee Pot Fire has grown to 12,836 acres and 17% containment as of Wednesday afternoon according to CalFire. There are currently 53 engines, 13 helicopters, 11 bulldozers, 30 water tenders, 41 hand crews, and 1,477 personnel on the scene. Lightning sparked the wildfire on Aug. 3. California: Crews...