SHOCKED! Stephen A. Smith Says He'd Vote for Marco Rubio

  Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith stunned viewers during Sean Hannity’s podcast by saying he’d vote for Republican Secretary of State Marco Rubio, praising him as “an adult in the room” with undeniable qualifications. Smith, who identifies as fiscally conservative and socially liberal, said he…

BREAKAWAY: Clovis Rodeo Drops Breakaway Roping for 2026 After Contract Standoff

Jeff Aiello is a Clovis Rodeo Associate Director discusses the Clovis Rodeo Board decision to remove breakaway roping from its 112th annual rodeo, citing unresolved disagreements over prize money and contract terms following extended negotiations. Although the event is popular, it isn’t required un…

‘I’M GRATEFUL’: Pismo’s Manager Reunites With Family After 9 Months in ICE Detention

After nearly nine months in ICE custody, Psalm Behpoor — the longtime manager of Pismo’s in Fresno — has been released on bond and reunited with his wife and young son. Detained over a decades‑old, reclassified burglary conviction, Behpoor’s case drew political and community support, culminating in…

NO-SHOW: Arambula Turmoil Ripples Through Fresno Media and Politics

Amid revelations that Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula spent a month in rehab for alcohol and marijuana addiction, he abruptly skipped a scheduled Sacramento news conference, offering no explanation as organizers were informed “minutes prior” he wouldn't attend. Meanwhile, Fresnoland’s conspicuous s…

JEFF AIELLO on What He's Working on Right Now

18Thirty Entertainment's Jeff Aiello sits in with Christina Musson and discusses what he's currently working on and when/where you can catch it! From documentaries celebrating the centennials of Valley establishments, to "American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag" to "Outside Beyond the Lens." Please L…

EIGHT'S A CROWD: Why Democrats Fear a Two‑Republican General Election in California

California’s top‑two primary system means only the two highest vote‑getters advance to November, regardless of party. With 10 candidates on the ballot — 8 Democrats and 2 Republicans — the Democratic vote could split into small fragments, creating a real chance that both Republicans finish ahead of…

PUMPS, POLICY & WAR: Why California Has Highest Gas Prices in the Nation

California gas prices are climbing sharply as the Iran war pushes crude oil above $100 and disrupts global supply routes, including the vital Strait of Hormuz. The state is hit even harder due to refinery closures, strict environmental fuel standards, and long‑standing energy policies that reduced …

MIKE KARBASSI on Iran's New Supreme Leader and the War

INTERVIEW: Mike Karbassi, Fresno City Council President, on the U.S.–Israel war with Iran.  The war has entered its tenth day, Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israel continues large-scale airstrikes acro…

JOB STRESS: Arambula's Rehab Reveal

Fresh court filings show Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula spent a month in an inpatient alcohol and marijuana rehab program during January 2026, stepping away from the Capitol while navigating a divorce and escalating personal pressures. In his declaration, Arambula stated: “Recognizing that I was h…

HUMAN COMPOST: Controversy Along San Joaquin River Prompts Trust to Halt Use

The San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust is hitting the brakes on using compost made from human remains at Sumner Peck Ranch after public outcry and warnings from county and state officials. Local leaders called the practice illegal under current California law, while the Picayune Rancher…