Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, appeared to backtrack Tuesday on an outlandish false claim that he had promoted a day earlier saying that Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio, were abducting and eating their neighbors’ pets. In a social media post Tuesday morning, Vance said...
Harris Economic Plan Focuses on Prices, a Key Vulnerability
WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic plans in recent weeks, former President Donald Trump has accused her of being a Marxist, a communist and a socialist. When they meet Tuesday night for their only scheduled presidential debate, Harris will have the opportunity to rebut those claims...
Trump Is Making Promises That Many Economists Call Unrealistic
WASHINGTON — As he seeks to return to the White House, former President Donald Trump has pledged to cut Americans’ energy costs in half in the span of a year, part of a plan to reduce inflation and drive mortgage rates back toward record lows. But economists and analysts —...
Predicting the Debate Ratings: Super Bowl? Nah. ‘Seinfeld’ Finale? Maybe.
It is hard to pinpoint how many Americans will tune in Tuesday night to watch the first and only scheduled debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. But here’s an educated guess. First of all, this is not the Super Bowl. The NFL championship game routinely...
Exclusive: California’s Homeless Population Grew Again This Year, Especially in These Counties
New data shows nearly 186,000 people now live on the streets and in homeless shelters in California, proving the crisis continues to grow despite increasing state and local efforts to stem the tide. That's according to an exclusive CalMatters analysis of the latest results of the point-in-time count, a federally...
Fresno Chocolatier’s Sweet Treats Help African Children’s Choir
A Fresno chocolatier is launching a limited run of sweet treats to support a good cause. Sales from A'cappella Chocolate's new line of Kabalagala Clusters will support the African Children's Choir, a Christian organization supporting music and education in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa. "We are thrilled to launch...
Madera’s Ben Martin Convicted of Illegal Firearm Possession After Capitol Breach Convictions
Benjamin Martin, 46, of Madera, was convicted Tuesday of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition following a one-day trial in Fresno. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced the trial result in a news release. Court records and evidence presented at trial revealed that in September 2021, the FBI searched Martin’s Madera...
Tech Co. Offers Insight on Restaurant Bills. How Does California Rank for Tips?
You may not know the brand, but if you've ever used a debit or credit card to buy food from a restaurant, you've probably used Toast's technology. The point-of-sale service company released its Restaurant Trends Report on Tuesday, detailing what people bought and how much they spent in April, May,...
Ten Years After Losing My Son, I’m Ready to Bare My Soul About Suicide Prevention
September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time when organizations and communities rally to bring attention to an issue that often lurks in the shadows. For many, it’s a time to promote awareness, share resources, and encourage open dialogue. But for some of us, this month carries a weight that words...
Fresno Police Arrest 13-Year-Old for Threatening a School Shooting
The Fresno Police Department said that officers responded to a social media threat of a shooting at Scandinavian Middle School made on Monday. The department reported the incident Tuesday on an Instagram post. Detectives identified and arrested a 13-year-old Scandinavian student on suspicion of making a felony criminal threat. Detectives...