California’s public employee pension funds lost billions in stock selloff from trade war
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Tarpon Springs Man Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking and Faces Life Sentence
A federal jury has delivered a guilty verdict against Pierre Marquis Fowler, 36, known as "Durk," on charges of drug trafficking and associated crimes. As reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida, Fowler is facing a potential life sentence in federal prison. He was convicted of conspiring...
You Know You’ve Lived in California Too Long if These 11 Things Seem Totally...
California—the magical land of endless sunshine, traffic jams, and avocado-everything. When your friends from out-of-state look baffled as you casually discuss earthquakes or debate taco authenticity, you know you’re officially a Californian. If these 11 quirky realities resonate deeply, congratulations—you’ve...
Beavers Return to Sierra Nevada and Beyond as California Restores Wetlands
SIERRA NEVADA, CA — Beavers are back in California’s watersheds, including sites in the Sierra Nevada, as part of a bold restoration effort by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Between October 2023 and September 2024, 28 beavers were released at five sites through partnerships with the Tule River...
Valley Children’s Hospital celebrates ‘champions’ who care for kids with autism
MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Valley Children’s Healthcare hosted a 5K and family walk for families with autism and sensory needs. Each year, “Run with the Heroes” brings the community together to support families with autism and sensory needs by participating in a 5K and family walk. “It’s everybody who come...
Highway 41 in Madera set for major construction. How it impacts the commute
Avenue 12 near the Riverstone community, a road drivers have long called dangerous, is also set for improvements.
Man and woman shot while sitting in car in Fresno, suspect at large, police...
The Fresno Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man and his girlfriend while they were sitting in their car. Officers responded to an area near Del Mar and Griffith avenues for a shooting at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Shortly after arriving, a man in his 20s called the police, saying that a group...
PG&E reminds everyone to call 811 before digging
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. announces that April is National Safe Digging Month and reminds everyone to call 811 before commencing any size digging project. Every day in Central and Northern California, underground utility lines are damaged due to homeowners and contractors failing to call 811 before starting...
Police military equipment requires public scrutiny. Fresno fails transparency test | Opinion
Opinion by Marek Warszawski: “What happens when city leaders ignore or sidestep the law?”
McKinley Avenue near Fresno Yosemite International Airport to close for construction
Eastbound McKinley Avenue will be closed between Chestnut and Peach next week. Roadwork will begin on Monday, April 14 and is expected to last one week. Those who need to get to Fresno Yosemite International Airport can use Chestnut to Olive, or Clinton to Peach. Remember to slow for the cone zone when driving near...