An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine. On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration to investigate PRIME, a beverage brand founded by the YouTube stars Logan...
Annual Crime Report Shows Californians’ Fears of Increasing Crime Is Justified
Political officeholders at all levels and of all ideological stripes habitually pursue a time-dishonored practice when releasing data. If it’s positive, politicians try to maximize its importance with lavish news conferences and self-congratulatory declarations. If, on the other hand, the data have a negative cast, they will be released quietly, often...
Annual Crime Report Shows Californians’ Fears of Increasing Crime Is Justified
Political officeholders at all levels and of all ideological stripes habitually pursue a time-dishonored practice when releasing data. If it’s positive, politicians try to maximize its importance with lavish news conferences and self-congratulatory declarations. If, on the other hand, the data have a negative cast, they will be released quietly, often...
Do LGBT Kids Books Belong in Public Libraries? Clovis Councilwoman Stirs Strong Debate.
In the waning days of LGBT Pride Month, Clovis City Councilwoman Diane Pearce posted a message on Facebook that she called a "public service announcement." It warned about LGBT books at the local library. Thus began a debate in which the opponents refuse to give ground. "Might want to wait...
Do LGBT Kids Books Belong in Public Libraries? Clovis Councilwoman Stirs Strong Debate.
In the waning days of LGBT Pride Month, Clovis City Councilwoman Diane Pearce posted a message on Facebook that she called a "public service announcement." It warned about LGBT books at the local library. Thus began a debate in which the opponents refuse to give ground. "Might want to wait...
Missing Police K9 Found Dead After July 4 Backyard Escape
A Reedley city police dog missing since July 4 was found dead Thursday, the department reported on Facebook. Reedley police said the German Shepherd named Kona had been hit by a car in Visalia. “We want to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed their time, support, and concern throughout...
Missing Police K9 Found Dead After July 4 Backyard Escape
A Reedley city police dog missing since July 4 was found dead Thursday, the department reported on Facebook. Reedley police said the German Shepherd named Kona had been hit by a car in Visalia. “We want to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed their time, support, and concern throughout...
Embarrassed No More. Fresno Finally Is Getting a Real Senior Center.
One of Fresno's biggest embarrassments finally is being erased. For decades, city leaders — elected and in the business community — championed building a dedicated seniors center. In fact, it was supposed to finally happen at the old Sierra Hospital near Blackstone and Dakota avenues in the late 1990s but...
Embarrassed No More. Fresno Finally Is Getting a Real Senior Center.
One of Fresno's biggest embarrassments finally is being erased. For decades, city leaders — elected and in the business community — championed building a dedicated seniors center. In fact, it was supposed to finally happen at the old Sierra Hospital near Blackstone and Dakota avenues in the late 1990s but...
Kingmaker State? US House Control Could Hinge on District Battles in Liberal California
In 2024, control of the U.S. House could hinge on congressional districts in one famously liberal state: California. Command of the narrowly divided chamber will again be in play next year, and leaders in both parties agree on this much: The outcome in a string of contested California districts will...