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49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFL’s first Australia game behind Brock Purdy’s 3 TD passes
The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed every moment of their weeklong Australian adventure. They gradually adjusted their body clocks, enjoyed Melbourne’s

Fresno County plan calls for demolition of Del Webb building
One of Downtown Fresno’s most recognizable towers could eventually come down under a $426.5 million plan to overhaul Fresno County’s

California math scores are far below grade level. This screener will test students’ skills early
This story was originally published by CalMatters. California schools will test all kindergartners, first- and second-graders in basic math skills

US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday and regained much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and

Tourists should skip Kauai for now as it recovers from Hurricane Lowell, officials say
Tourism officials are asking visitors to steer clear of one of Hawaii’s most picturesque islands as residents and businesses work

Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology. Will they work?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Even a decade ago, the horror stories behind

Coalition launches ‘Yes on Measure S’ campaign
Fresno — Supporters of Fresno County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation are taking to the streets to back the citizen-led ballot initiative less than two months away from election day. […]

The Fresno Bee slashes almost 40% of newsroom as part of nationwide layoffs from parent company
The Fresno Bee laid off up to 40% of its workforce Thursday as part of a nationwide sweep of papers

No. 1 FRC volleyball goes 4-0 vs. SoCal, improves to 8-0
Feather River College Athletics reports the FRC women’s volleyball team continued its outstanding start to the 2026 season by winning all four of its matches at the NorCal vs. SoCal Showcase, improving to 8-0 overall. Hosted by Fresno City College on Sept. 4 and 5, the showcase…

Nonprofit nourishes appetite for reading at Monson-Sultana
MONSON-SULTANA – You know the drill: Walk up to a vending machine. Put in your coins, punch in the spot number, watch as the gears turn — hope nothing gets […]

Man arrested for alleged arson along Kings River
REEDLEY – Local officers arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of starting a brush fire that burned along Kings River near Manning Bridge on Aug. 7. The Reedley Police Department […]