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HGTV Contractor Dies Hiking Mount Whitney
Travel
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Kalem Peter Kazarian, a 52-year-old Fresno-area contractor who appeared on HGTV’s “Go Big or Go Home,” died while hiking in Sequoia National Park; reports say he was on Mount Whitney. Officials have not released a cause of death, and the exact location of his hike remains unclear.
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US enrollment decline pressures school districts
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Declining public school enrollment is putting pressure on district budgets nationwide, prompting officials to consider school closures, program consolidations and staffing cuts. Fresno Unified says it has made no closure decisions but is reviewing options, while Alabama’s superintendent reports a drop of 12,000 students and warns that as many as 750 to 800 education jobs could be eliminated.
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WSU, Fresno State Set for Rebuilt Pac-12 Opener
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— Sep 27, 2026
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Proposed Water Rate Hikes Face Scrutiny
Politics
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Fresno is considering a proposed 30% increase in water and sewer rates, prompting council members to call for more public discussion before advancing the rate-setting process. Opponents cite affordability concerns and question whether current customers would subsidize new development, while Mayor Jerry Dyer says higher rates are needed to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure.
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OpenAI Says Three Fired Safety Researchers Got The Boot Over ‘Breach Of Trust,’ Not Their Warnings
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
McDonald’s AI tool suggests varying Big Mac prices by location
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— Sep 29, 2026
A Big Mac cost $5.69 at one Fresno McDonald's and $6.89 two miles away as AI tools recommend prices by local willingness to pay.
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Elena Vasquez
Folks will start checking multiple locations before buying which could waste time and gas for everyone.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Pac-12 Era Opens With Soccer Wins, Football Ahead
Sports
— Oct 2, 2026
Washington State football returned to conference play against Fresno State as fans welcomed the Cougars’ new Pac-12 era, though WSU entered the matchup looking to fix second-half struggles. The conference’s return also brought soccer wins: WSU beat Oregon State 3-1 behind Delaney Hawkins’ two goals, while No. 19 Utah State opened league play with a 2-1 victory over No. 22 Texas State.
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Fresno State routs Sacramento State 49-3
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— Sep 11, 2026
Fresno State routed Sacramento State 49-3, with Jayden Mandal throwing for 316 yards and three total touchdowns and Bryson Donelson adding three rushing scores as the Bulldogs piled up 542 yards to dominate the Hornets. The game started slowly for Fresno State, but a 32-point second quarter and overall outgaining margin sealed the win, while Sac State remained winless against FBS opposition in the matchup’s history.
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Dana Whitfield
Fresno State's second quarter explosion really put this game out of reach early.
USC's Anderson sidelined again as Fresno State's Wilson carted off with leg injury
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— Sep 4, 2026
Fresno State defensive back Ryan Wilson was carted off with a non-contact leg injury against USC, with the extent of the damage not yet known. USC meanwhile must navigate an injury-riddled lineup, missing Terrell Anderson for a second straight week and juggling several other sidelined players as it prepares to host Fresno State, including Jahkeem Stewart and Tanook Hines, among others, with further roster updates expected as Big Ten-style reporting takes hold.
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Chris Dalton
USC's depth is really getting tested this season. Losing Anderson again plus Stewart and Hines is a lot to overcome against any opponent.
USC's defense records rare two-safety shutout in 39-0 win over Fresno State
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— Sep 5, 2026
USC rolled to a 39-0 win over Fresno State, riding a stifling defense under Gary Patterson that produced multiple sacks, safeties and a shutout, while Jayden Maiava showed high-efficiency passing with 349 yards and three touchdowns. The Trojans’ passing attack sparked the win with big-play receivers, though the ground game struggled, and the defense’s performance marked a clear upgrade from Week 1 to seal the shutout.
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Dana Whitfield
Week 1 to Week 2 defensive jump is night and day. Whatever Patterson changed, keep doing it.
Books
A thirty-day declutter beats moderation against engineered apps
Anyone who reaches for a phone without deciding to should care, because Newport replaces failed willpower tips with a clean break that rebuilds tech around named values.
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Woman Spots Strange Dog, After Posting a Picture She Realizes What’s Really in Her Yard
Reporting
— Jul 8, 2023
Camryn Escoto was away from her home in Fresno, California, for a few days and decided to FaceTime her uncle on Sunday to check in. That’s when she noticed something — a dog was in the background of the video chat that…
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California Teachers’ Association Pushes for Free Yoga, Homeless Access to Parking Lots
Reporting
— Oct 6, 2023
A California teachers’ association is pushing for free yoga classes and homeless people to have access to public school parking lots — and members are threatening to strike if the demands are not met. The Fresno…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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California City Reportedly Fell for Email Scam Hook, Line and Sinker
Opinion
— Mar 12, 2022
The city of Fresno, California, lost about $400,000 to an internet scammer in 2020 and then covered it up, even going to the extent of denying a public record request related to the incident, according to reports. The…
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‘They Can’t Read’: Victor Davis Hanson Shares Horror Stories That Drove Him Out Of University
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— Jan 9, 2026
Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson recounted the challenges he faced teaching at California State University, Fresno during a Thursday episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson was…
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Woman and Dog Dead After Freak Accident: If You See This on the Ground Immediately Call 911
Reporting
— Aug 19, 2023
A woman and her dog died Wednesday when they were electrocuted by a downed power line in a rural California neighborhood. Madeline Kelly, 34, of the Fresno County town of Mendota, was walking with the dog and a human…
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 2h
Moment Man Takes Off Pants and Gives Them to Homeless Man Caught on Video
Reporting
— Dec 14, 2021
Generally, if a man starts taking off his pants outside a McDonald’s at night, you probably don’t want to stick around. But when 26-year-old Daniel Richards in Fresno, California, stripped down, it was an act of…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Literal Sex Offender Running For Major City’s Council On ‘Safety’ Platform
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— Feb 25, 2026
Rene Campos, a registered sex offender, has launched a campaign to represent Fresno, California’s District 7, ABC30 reported Wednesday. Campos, who was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in 2018…
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California Justice: Man Arrested 10 Times, Released 9 Times in a Single Month
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2023
A Fresno man has been arrested for the tenth time in the last 31 days as local authorities allow the man to be repeatedly released. Police said they are “very familiar” with Keith Chastain, 38, who KTTV reported was…
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California Governor Declares State of Emergency in Five Counties Due To Fire
Reporting
— Sep 7, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in five counties on Sunday due to wildfires. The counties included Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego, the governor’s office said in a…
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USC Defeats Fresno State, Bolsters Big Ten Outlook
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— Sep 7, 2026
USC’s second win showed a more complete performance, with Jayden Maiava playing with greater confidence and quickly finding freshman target Trent Mosley, while Jide Abasiri anchored a tougher, more physical defense. Analysts highlight the rapid emergence of young playmakers, a stronger run game, and the defense stepping up as signs that the Trojans could contend for big‑time honors as the season progresses, with early injury and rotation notes also captured in the participation breakdown.
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Record $80,000,000 Shipping Bills Are Pricing American Oil Out Of Asia
Record tanker rates have made American crude too expensive for Asian refiners, who are turning to Middle Eastern and South American oil instead.
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Mass Dragonfly Swarms Sweep California Signaling Ecological Shift
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— Aug 25, 2026
California is experiencing unusually large dragonfly swarms fueled by warm spring rains and monsoon weather, with observers from Oakland to Fresno noting hundreds of dragonflies in parks and farmland as these migratory wanderers help control crop pests. Experts say the surge could reflect shifting ecosystems and rising insect activity, spurring social media chatter and widespread interest in these apex aerial predators.
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Youth football communities across region mourn multiple fatalities, honor injured players
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— Aug 28, 2026
Communities across high school and college football are rallying around families after a spate of tragedies and injuries, from Parker's upcoming surgery and ongoing medical battles to the sudden losses of teens Jaiden Odom and 11-year-old Jalen and Fresno State alum Nate Maier. In each case, supporters describe the individuals as gentle giants and leaders, turning grief into tributes, memories, and ongoing shows of love.
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Airlines Balance Growth with Diversions and Costs
Travel
— Jul 22, 2026
"On July 21, 2026, multiple SkyWest-operated flights diverted midflight during routes to Aspen and beyond, with SKW5697 (DEN to ASE) and SKW5771 (DEN to ASE) returning to Denver for safety checks and passenger rebooking, and another case SKW3777 from Fresno to Salt Lake City diverting to St. George." "The diversions, described as precautionary and safety-first, resulted in safe landings with no injuries reported, while airlines and authorities have not publicly confirmed exact causes."
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Five MEAC alumni, led by veterans Cook and Durant, make 2026 NFL rosters
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— Sep 3, 2026
Five MEAC alumni are on 2026 NFL initial 53-man rosters across the league, with two players each from South Carolina State and Morgan State and one from Howard, highlighting ongoing pipeline from MEAC programs to the NFL. Spotrac’s current-program ranking puts Alabama atop the NFL-players-by-program list with 62 active players, followed by powerhouses like Ohio State and Georgia, while the new college football week features No. 7 Miami at Stanford and No. 14 USC hosting Fresno State.
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