LeBron James is in the midst of year eight for the Los Angeles Lakers. During his early Laker days, he became the latest NBA superstar to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy while donning a Lakers uniform.

Fed plans a 0.25% cut Wednesday, totaling a 0.75% reduction in 2025. Borrowers see lower card APRs and loan costs; savers face shrinking yields. Mortgage and long-term rates may stay near 6% as ...

Fresno deputies report a 29-year-old worker crushed by falling steel. Incident occurred during oil rig removal on a Riverdale property Monday. Cal/OSHA and sheriff’s office opened an investigation ...

The Bee launches a poll to pick Fresno-area Offensive Lineman of the Year. Readers can email unlisted linemen; these players are rarely mentioned. Voting open through 11:59 p.m. Dec. 22; winners join ...

California Democrats split over strategy after House rejected Green’s impeachment. California Democrats split on impeachment approach despite clear anti‑Trump sentiment House rejected Rep. Al Green’s ...

Gunfire at a Stockton birthday party killed four, wounded 11, and traumatized families. Residents found bullet-riddled buildings and personal items amid a small candle vigil. Authorities have not ...

Palisades Tahoe launches 200 Apex Club memberships at $12,000 for 2025-26 season. Membership grants exclusive lounges, priority lifts, premier parking and concierge. Daily Apex tickets capped at 33 ...

Third-place winner Marie Smith and first-place winner Akshara Thummala during the 2025 Merced County Spelling Bee competition, held at the MCOE Downtown Center on Dec. 9 Merced County Office of ...