Curse the triple-digit heat if you must. But don't forget that high temperatures mean Fresno's cooling centers are open this weekend. The city opens public pools and other sites when Fresno's forecasted high hits 105. This weekend's bake is expected to push up to 109. Here are the cooling center...
Caeleb Dressel Breaks Phelps' World Record in 100 Butterfly
GWANGJU, South Korea — Caeleb Dressel broke Michael Phelps' world record in the 100-meter butterfly on Friday at the world swimming championships. The American won his semifinal heat in 49.50 seconds — 0.32 seconds better than Phelps' mark set at the 2009 world meet in Rome at the height of...
Warnings Against Toxic Algae Increased at San Luis Reservoir
State water authorities on Thursday raised the warning level about toxic algae at San Luis Reservoir, saying no one should swim there or eat fish caught in the lake. The Department of Water Resources boosted the advisory level at the reservoir from warning to danger after detecting increased levels of...
High Heat This Weekend Will Open Cooling Centers in Fresno
Here comes the heat. And with it, the opening of cooling centers throughout Fresno. High temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are expected to reach 105 degrees in the Fresno area. The city of Fresno opens its designated locations for escaping the heat when the temperature reaches that level. Here are...
Toxic Algae a Danger for Swimmers at San Luis Reservoir
San Luis Reservoir is not safe for swimmers because of a big bloom of blue-green algae, state authorities warned Tuesday. People looking to enjoy a day at the Merced County reservoir can safely ride atop the water in boats but must avoid any contact with the water, said the California...
Triple-Digit Heat Triggers Cooling Centers Throughout Fresno
Here comes the heat. And with it, the opening of cooling centers throughout Fresno. Tuesday's high is expected to reach 105 degrees in the Fresno area. The city of Fresno opens its designated locations for escaping the heat when the temperature reaches that height. Here are the cooling center locations....
Rapper Mac Miller, 26, Reportedly Dies of Drug Overdose
The rapper Mac Miller reportedly has died of a drug overdose. TMZ is reporting that Miller was found around noon Friday at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 26 years old. Miller's most recent album, Swimming, was released Aug. 3. Miller, whose legal name was Malcolm...