The alliance between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former President Donald Trump, which was fortified Tuesday with Kennedy’s appointment to Trump’s transition team, is a sharp turnabout in a long-combative relationship. Kennedy had spent the better part of a decade lobbing attacks at Trump, portraying him as a buffoonish, anti-democratic...
Police in Suburban New York County Make First Arrest Under New Face Mask Ban
NEW YORK — Police in the suburbs of New York City made the first arrest under a new local law banning face masks, officials announced Tuesday. Nassau County Police say officers on Sunday night responded to reports of a suspicious person on a street near the Levittown and Hicksville town...
Yastrzemski’s Homer in the 7th Sparks Giants to Victory Over Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to put the San Francisco Giants ahead for good in a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. The Giants played their fourth straight one-run game. They've gone 2-2 during that stretch. "We're pushing for a...
Local Community Wants to Exit Sierra Unified for Clovis. What Would it Cost the District?
A group of homeowners want to change school districts, moving from Sierra Unified to Clovis Unified. One resident of the Ventana Hills community says having their kids go to school in Clovis makes it easier for parents working in the city. But the change could cost Sierra Unified, a small...
Russian Missile Hits Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Home City, Strikes Civilian Infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian missile slammed into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s home city on Wednesday, local authorities said, just as Kryvyi Rih was observing an official day of mourning for an attack the previous day that killed four civilians at a hotel. The latest attack on the city struck...
New Name, New Fundraiser for Fresno Unified’s Foundation
Fresno Unified's foundation has a new name that its leaders believe will better reflect its focus on funding opportunities for students such as scholarships and professional clothing. And the new name will come with a new opportunity to help with those fundraising efforts. The Foundation for the Fresno Unified School...
When Should Police Be Involved at School? A California Bill Would Let Teachers Make the Call
During Zuleima Baquedano's first year as a teacher, she faced an important choice. One of her students had difficulty controlling her emotions. One day, she had a meltdown and kicked Baquedano down. The principal asked Baquedano if she wanted to call the police, because the incident legally counted as assault....
Red Wave, Headed to Ann Arbor? An Expert’s Guide on Where to Eat
Thousands of Red Wavers will descend upon Ann Arbor on Saturday for the season opener at Michigan. The college town is considered one of the best in the nation — to match its championship football team — and has plenty of fine places to eat before or after the game....
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Address Homelessness in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two significant bills into law aimed at expanding housing options and providing greater stability for Californians experiencing homelessness, his office reported on Tuesday. The newly enacted legislation, AB 2835 and AB 3057, will enhance the state’s efforts to tackle the homelessness crisis by increasing shelter...
French DJ and LGBTQ+ Icon Carries Paralympic Torch to Defy Hate She Endured Over Olympics Ceremony
PARIS — French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch Sunday evening in an act of defiance after being targeted by hate speech over her appearance in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. "I chose not to be afraid to exist in the public space," Barbara Butch, a popular...