Topic: Fresno

Diggin' It March in the Southern California garden

From San Diego to the central coast area of California, here's what to do in your garden this week.
03/12/2011 10:04 am

Diggin' It Southern California gardening: What to do in February

Here are the things to do in Southern California gardens this month, from pruning roses to starting seeds.
02/11/2011 06:43 pm

In Pictures Elvis impersonators

The life of General Vang Pao, Hmong guerrilla leader

General Vang Pao died in California, Thursday. The former Hmong guerrilla leader was called 'the biggest hero of the Vietnam War' but also had a long history of violence.
01/07/2011 01:03 am

In Pictures Heisman hopefuls

The Vote Sarah Palin: Is the bloom off her rose?

Tea party-backed candidates for the US Senate are offering tepid comments on Sarah Palin's qualifications for high office. Other Republican candidates decline to join her at GOP fundraiser.
10/09/2010 05:52 pm

How Victor Perez saved abducted girl: four tales of everyday heroes

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday honored Victor Perez, the man behind the improbable car chase that resulted in the recovery of an 8-year-old girl abducted in Fresno, Calif. 'This guy is a true action hero,' said the governor. Here is his story and the stories of three other everyday heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
10/07/2010 04:57 pm

Good Samaritan saves 8-year-old kidnapped girl

Good Samaritan Victor Perez, a resident of Fresno, Calif., chased the kidnapper in his car and cut him off. "I thank God he put me here to help out that little girl – that's for sure," said Mr. Perez.
10/06/2010 09:31 am

Gallery Election Photos of the Week 09/26 - 10/03

Debate: Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman show style, but light on solutions

California gubernatorial candidates Jerry Brown (D) and Meg Whitman (R) both claimed victory after Tuesday night's debate.
09/29/2010 11:42 am

Why GOP struggles to make inroads with California Hispanics

A new poll shows that Republican candidates for governor and Senate in California are still far behind their Democratic opponents among Hispanic voters.
09/27/2010 08:56 pm

Editorial Board Blog When a Muslim holiday falls on 9/11

Because of the lunar calendar, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr falls on or near 9/11. Many Muslim centers in America are canceling, scaling back, or shifting festivities. What's motivating them?
09/09/2010 02:29 pm

Muslims tread carefully around proposed mosque near ground zero

As public opposition to the proposed mosque near ground zero grows and Sept. 11 approaches, Muslims are preparing for anti-Islamic acts, encouraging adherents to participate in 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, and changing how they celebrate the end of Ramadan.
09/04/2010 04:36 pm

The New Economy Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis

Foreclosures declined in all top 10 metros, according to a new report.
07/29/2010 03:51 pm

Greyhound bus crash kills 6 and injures others in California

Greyhound bus crash early Thursday outside of Fresno, California turns deadly while injuring others.
07/22/2010 03:04 pm

In Pictures Solar power: Harnessing the sun's energy

The New Economy Want to escape jobless recovery? Try one of these Top 10 rebound cities.

Some US cities can escape one or even two recessions. These Top 10 rebound cities have recovered jobs quickly after at least three recessions.
03/18/2010 04:21 pm

Gallery Top 10 rebound cities

Obama aid package to help with home foreclosures

The $1.5 billion federal aid package will be distributed to housing agencies in California, Nevada, Florida, Michigan, and Arizona – the states hardest hit by the housing crisis – to help keep struggling homeowners in their houses.
02/19/2010 07:55 pm

In Pictures Harnessing the sun's energy

Horizons In cash-strapped California, plans for a high-speed rail line are rebuked

07/07/2009 01:00 am

Schwarzenegger, Democrats dig in their heels on budget

California’s governor said Thursday he would veto Democrat lawmakers' plan if it had any tax hikes.
06/18/2009 01:00 am

The New Economy Voluntary pay cuts? The French are leading the way

05/15/2009 01:00 am

Bright Green Are you breathing dirty air?

04/29/2009 01:00 am

New worries about meth trends

After a decline in the number of labs in the US, amounts of the addictive drug have gone up.
01/16/2009 12:00 am