Archive for October 18th, 2009

The Big Fresno Fair ended Sunday night, with a vendor selling the last deep-fried White Castle cheeseburger and FFA kids packing up their heifers for home. Read comments »

A 1-year-old boy remains in critical condition and his mother who police say shot him and killed his older brother remains in jail on more than $1 million bail. »

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Devin Nunes has never been known as a mild-mannered diplomat. But the debate about water policy has put his firebrand spirit on national display, energizing his supporters -- and irritating others, including some potential allies. Read comments »

Visalia police chasing a carjacking suspect Sunday got a little help from OnStar when the security company located the 2009 Chevy Tahoe and then turned off the engine. Read comments »

The Screen Actors Guild has made permanent the status of interim national executive director David White. »

A 17-year-old boy died after a fight in a rural area south of Cutler early Saturday, according to Tulare County sheriff's deputies. Read comments »

A shooter using a pellet or BB gun smashed out the windows of at least three buses carrying band students from several Merced County high schools Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol and school administrators. Read comments »

Fresno police are investigating why two people were shot early Sunday outside a Carl's Jr. near Shaw Avenue and First Street. Read comments »

It's not even Halloween yet, but holiday hiring is in full swing for many retailers -- and the prospects are downright scary for stores and job seekers alike. Read comments »

There are plenty of luxury cars and shiny SUVs parked in Yosemite National Park, but it's no surprise to federal officials that the humble minivan is the vehicle of choice for bears who want a midnight snack. Read comments »

Fresno City College is looking for the first of 100 luminaries to honor during its centennial anniversary in 2010. Read comments »

WASHINGTON -- Republican Mike Berryhill is using more than $100,000 of his own money to jump-start his challenge to Rep. Dennis Cardoza, D-Merced. Read comments »

This is my favorite time of year. October, Fall, Halloween. While I am somewhat nostalgic for changing leaves and crisp autumn air in the Northeast, I love the season here and am never at a loss for festive things to do. That may sometimes mean picking out that perfect pumpkin when it’s 90 degrees,... »

Two girls who swam with pet turtles in a backyard pool were among 107 people sickened in the largest salmonella outbreak blamed on turtles nationwide, researchers report. »

The president of the largest employee retirement system in Los Angeles has resigned, saying a new state law won't allow him to do his day job. »