■7.3 million ballots cast, a turnout of about 33%. ■Turnout won't be a record low but is dismal for a presidential primary. ■Newsom appoints a new leader for the state's political watchdog agency. The latest official tally from the Secretary of State’s office shows that 4.8 million ballots have been counted from...
Oscar Moments: Talk of War & Peace, a Coronation for Nolan, and Ken-Demonium for Gosling
■Director Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" captures seven Oscars. ■Emma Stone wins her second Oscar for her performance in "Poor Things." ■Host Jimmy Kimmel answers a social media post from Donald Trump with “Isn’t it past your jail time?” There was talk of war — past conflicts, and current ones — and pleas for...
Election Update: Assembly Candidates Tangipa and Helsel in Tight Race for Runoff
■David Tangipa narrowly holds the runner-up spot in AD 8. Will it hold up? ■Nick Richardson pads his margin for a runoff spot in Fresno City Council District 6. ■Also-ran Melissa Hurtado makes endorsement in congressional race. ■Fresno planning commissioner responds to plan to replace him. David Tangipa may have...
Prominent Fresno Businessman Todd Mumma Convicted in Child Porn Case
A federal jury convicted prominent Fresno businessman Todd Eric Mumma, 60, of secretly videoing a minor and receiving child pornography on Thursday. Court officers detained Mumma after the verdict. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17 by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Mumma faces a minimum sentence...
Prominent Fresno Businessman Todd Mumma Convicted of Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A federal jury convicted prominent Fresno businessman Todd Eric Mumma, 60, of sexually exploiting a minor using hidden video recording devices on Thursday. Court officers detained Mumma after the verdict. He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17 by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston. Mumma faces a minimum...
Time for a Change: 66% of Americans Want to End Daylight Saving Time Ritual
■Two in three Americans want to do away with daylight saving time. ■Serious health repercussions are linked to DST. ■The decision to continue or abandon the annual time changes wrests with Congress. As the U.S. gears up for the annual "spring forward" ritual on Sunday morning, many Americans are expressing...
Will Fresno Unified Cut Instruction Hours at Some Schools to Balance Budget?
■Teachers say Fresno Unified should not eliminate extra student class time and teacher planning at Designated Schools. ■Student performance at the district's 40 Designated Schools varies widely. ■Because of declining enrollments, state funding, and chronic absenteeism, district needs to cut $30M to balance next year's budget. Fresno Unified is considering...
Collegian Editor Exposes Measure E’s ‘Deceptive’ Marketing Campaign
Jiselle Cardenas, editor-in-chief of Fresno State's student-run newspaper, explains how the Yes on E sales tax campaign has deceptively marketed Tuesday's ballot measure. "As an advertising and public relations major, I find almost all political campaigns to be jokes, but the Yes on Measure E campaign is especially loathsome," Cardenas writes...
Top 10 Things to Look for on Fresno Election Night
■The primary election concludes Tuesday, March 5. ■Polls close at 8 p.m. Mail ballots need to be timestamped by Tuesday. ■What to look for as the results come in. The primary election concludes Tuesday at 8 p.m. Here are 10 things to look for as results start to trickle in....
Measure E Uses Parties, Giveaways to Hype Sales Tax Bid. State Watchdog Says It’s Legal.
■Measure E campaign staffers offer gift cards for following their social media page. ■A consultant for Measure E said attorneys thoroughly vetted the campaign for its legality. ■Fair Political Practices Commission says the state doesn't prohibit raffles, but local law may vary. The Measure E campaign staff is throwing a...