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By JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge’s rebuke of Texas housing prisoners in lockups without air conditioning stopped short of ordering a fix before summer in what has become of one the country’s biggest lawsuits over keeping prisoners safe during dangerous extreme heat. But U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman’s warnings to Texas to act after finding the conditions in the prison system unconstitutional could resonate elsewhere in the U.S. where similar challenges are ongoing, according to attorneys leading the Texas case and other prisoner advocates. Texas is just one of several states, mostly in the South, facing lawsuits over prison conditions when temperatures often rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In Louisiana, a group of men incarcerated at a state penitentiary this week again asked a federal judge to take steps to protect prisoners doing outdoor agricultural labor in dangerous heat. “Texas is the largest prison system in the country and the judge found it to be acting in an unconstitutional manner and indifferent to dangerous conditions,” said Jeff Edwards, lead attorney in the Texas case. “Every warden and leader of

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump revealed his intentions to reshape the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order Thursday that targets funding to programs with “divisive narratives” and “improper ideology.” Related Articles What is ‘classified’ information? What are ‘secure’ communications? Here’s a primer Judge says he will order government to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin New US airstrike campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels more intense than last, AP review finds Musk announces $1 million for Wisconsin voter in Supreme Court race. Opposition calls it ‘corrupt’ Trump said there has been a “concerted and widespread” effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing “objective facts” with a “distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth.” He signed an executive order putting Vice President JD Vance in charge of an effort to “remove improper ideology” from the Smithsonian Institution, including its museums, education and research centers and the National Zoo.

CINCINNATI — Wilmer Flores was never himself last season. He injured his knee early. He tried to play through the pain. He ended up with the worst season of his career, one that ended with him undergoing season-ending Tenex procedure on his 33rd birthday. Still, the Giants’ brass maintained faith. They believed that with a clean bill of health, Flores could get back to the form he exhibited in 2023, when he hit a career-high 23 homers. Thursday, that faith was rewarded in the form of a go-ahead, three-run home run that delivered a 6-4 Opening Day win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. One game does not make a season, but if for just a day, San Francisco’s conviction in Flores is paying dividends. “He’s built for those moments,” said left fielder Heliot Ramos, the Giants’ 19th consecutive Opening Day outfielder in the last 19 years. “The fact that it was him was super cool to see, bouncing back from last year and all the injuries.” Added manager Bob Melvin: “He’s usually better when there’s more money on the line.” For

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LEMOORE, Calif. (KFSN) — A tasty jackpot is ready to pay off at Coyote Grille inside Tachi Palace inLemoore. “Just a diverse menu, a little bit of everything,” says Executive Chef CesarVenegas. “Our steakhouse is for whatever appetite you have, we have an entree for.” We started big, with a 35-ounce steak. It’s served with asparagus, locally-grown shishito peppers and red jalapenos. The massive steak is served with a homemade whiskey bourbon sauce with hints of soy sauce and roasted garlic. Speaking of whiskey, connoisseurs have been impressed with the large selection. They include “The Last Drop,” which goes for $1,000 a glass. “The response has been incredible,” says Director of Food and Beverage, Jay Yates. “Ever sinceCOVID, there’s been a bourbon boom, especially for luxury bourbon.” You can also enjoy one of my favorites- a hard-to-find lobster roll. “Now that you mentioned it, I haven’t seen a lobster roll around these areas,” Venegas said. You can dip into the chipotle dipping sauce with a slight kick or butter. “Surf and Turf” features a one-pound Australian lobster with an 8-ounce filet mignon. Once you cut

Friday, March 28, 2025 1:57AM Fresno State students and faculty gathered at the peace garden on campus Thursday to honor the late civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State students and faculty gathered at the peace garden on campus Thursday to honor the late civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez. “Cesar Chavez is our role model and example; he did a lot of great things for the community, he was a visionary, he taught us the way to advocate for our community in many ways,” said keynote speaker Raul Moreno. Fresno State’s College Assistance Migrant Program, also known as “CAMP,” and the Cross Cultural and Gender Center hosted the annual commemoration to celebrate the legacy of the Mexican American farm labor leader and civil rights activist. For Academic Advisor Jose Mundo, he says it goes beyond Chavez, it’s about making sure everyone feels welcomed. “I feel like I’m honoring our students, their families, their parents who work in the fields, who work in packing houses, fisheries, dairies, who do all the labor in the agricultural industry,”

Friday, March 28, 2025 1:56AM Domestic violence has now claimed another life in Fresno. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Domestic violence has now claimed another life in Fresno. “It was very apparent that she was suffering multiple injuries, visible injuries,” Fresno Police Department Lt. Paul Cervantes said of Christina Meza on Thursday. She was 32. Police arrested Timothy Goodloe. They say he abused and killed Meza last Saturday morning. EMS first responded to a call of medical distress. The case quickly became a death investigation. “When officers arrived there, it became very apparent that she was a victim and suffered numerous injuries,” Cervantes said. Investigators revealed Goodloe, now the suspect, was the 911 caller. “It appears that she was in some medical distress, and he felt it necessary to call on her behalf,” Cervantes said. Goodloe and Meza were in a relationship, and police were actively investigating Goodloe for a previous case of domestic violence on March 10, 12 days before Meza died. He had an active arrest warrant. “Attempts were made to arrest him for that violation, and unfortunately and tragically, that never happened,” Cervantes

Faith leaders are working to build trust among migrant communities as deportations continue to be carried out. Friday, March 28, 2025 1:27AM Valley faith leaders and local law enforcement met on Thursday with a common goal of building trust among the migrant communities. FRESNO, Calif. — Valley faith leaders and local law enforcement met on Thursday with a common goal of building trust among the migrant communities. Members from the Fresno Police Department, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and the Mexican Consulate in Fresno also joined in the discussion. “Right now we have seen an increase of fear from around the community, but what we’re trying to do is to encourage them to not let the fear paralyze them, but instead take actions,” said Valeria Solorio, Mexican Consulate of Fresno. Those actions include attending monthly immigration workshops and carrying red cards that detail immigrants’ rights. The discussion turned toward ICE after Father Jose Sanchez shared an experience from one of his congregants that happened two weeks ago at the Madera Courthouse. “She shared with me that her husband had been arrested because he was driving

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CINCINNATI — Jerar Encarnacion’s late injury aside, the Giants had an objectively great spring. They went 21-6. They were third in ERA and OPS. They excelled in every facet of the game. Down to their last out on Thursday afternoon, they took the right swings in the right moments to win their first real game of the season, too. The Giants opened their first season under president of baseball operations Buster Posey with a 6-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, scoring four runs in the ninth on Patrick Bailey’s game-tying single and Wilmer Flores’ three-run, go-ahead homer. The Giants entered the ninth inning trailing, 3-2, but put runners at the corners with one out as Jung Hoo Lee drew a walk and Matt Chapman singled to right field. Ramos struck out and brought San Francisco down to its last out, but Bailey shot a single into right field past the diving Matt McClain to tie the game up at three apiece. That set the stage for Flores, who sent the crowd into a cacophony of boos with a go-ahead, three-run homer to

If your group or agency has changed or canceled an event, write to rsilva@redbluffdailynews.com or leave a message at 737-5042. Events Tehama County Food Share needs shelf-stable milk (powder or boxed; bovine, soy, or nut) to supplement its food pantries this fall. Donations can be brought to Tehama County Together, 345 Hickory St., Suite 2, Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. For more information, call 530-527-2223. Welcome Home Vietnam ceremony March 29, Pine and Main streets, flag pole at 10 a.m.. There will be a speaker, taps and the firing of a volley in honor of Vietnam veterans Tuesday Red Bluff City Council, first and third Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. 555 Washington Street Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, 2nd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Planning Commission: 5:30 p.m., 555 Washington St., 527-2200, 4th Tuesday. Red Bluff Rotary: noon, Elks Lodge Tehama County Board of Supervisors: 9 a.m., board chamber, 727 Oak St. For audio and real-time commenting via phone, call 212-8376, conference code 933876, and press 5* to raise your hand to comment. Tehama County Patriots: 6 p.m., Westside Grange, 20794 Walnut St. Tehama County

By RIO YAMAT, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who set fire to Tesla vehicles in Las Vegas and who painted the word “resist” for authorities to find at the scene has been arrested, police announced Thursday. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, faces charges in connection with the March 18 attack in both state and federal court. He was taken into the custody of the federal government Thursday. In state court, Kim is facing charges of arson, possession of an explosive device and firing a weapon into a vehicle, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a news conference. Kim is also charged with federal unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm and arson, according to a criminal complaint. He is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas later Thursday. An attorney for Kim who could comment on his behalf was not listed Thursday in court records. Security video played at the news conference showed the suspect, dressed all in black and covering his face, paint the word “resist” across the glass doors of a Tesla service center early on March 18.

HOUSTON, Texas — The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez has been denied parole and will continue serving a life sentence for fatally shooting the rising young singer at a Texas motel in 1995, the state’s parole board announced Thursday. Yolanda Saldívar, 64, was up for parole for the first time since the killing of the singer, known to fans as simply Selena. One of the first Mexican American artists to break into the mainstream music scene, Selena shattered barriers for women in Latin music. She was 23 years old and on the verge of crossing over into English-language pop superstardom when she was killed. The singer’s family and Chris Pérez, her widower, expressed gratitude to the Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles. “While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon,” they said in a statement posted on social media. In explaining the decision to deny parole, the board said in a statement that the panel

Only one thing will make the San Francisco Giants’ 2025 season a success. And it’s not a certain number of wins, a push of the Dodgers in the National League West, or even a playoff berth. Of course, a winning season and the team’s first trip to the playoffs since 2021 would be nice, but this Giants’ season will be appropriately judged strictly by the conversation around the team. If in two, four, and six months we’re talking about the Giants on the field—and not the former player at the helm of the front office or the future players in the farm system—you can consider this season a victory. Perhaps Thursday’s season opener in Cincinnati is a step in the right direction towards that. It was undoubtedly a buzzy start. Down 3-2 with two outs in the top of the ninth inning, the Giants rallied to win behind a game-tying RBI single from Patrick Bailey and a go-ahead three-run home run from Wilmer Flores. The Giants, who won 6-4, might not enter this season expecting to be world-beaters like their blue-clad archrivals, but being clutch

Thursday, March 27, 2025 9:07PM For the past 50 years, the California Department of Aging has worked to improve access to healthy food for older adults across the state. For the past 50 years, the California Department of Aging has worked to improve access to healthy food for older adults across the state. Through two key programs, the department helps support the nutritional needs of Californians as they age. Find out more in this ABC’s of Aging report and at https://aging.ca.gov/. Sponsored by the California Department of Aging. Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

By Janel Andronico Thursday, March 27, 2025 8:49PM Recharge at Santa Cruz’s Dream Inn’s Wellness Weekends where guests can experience personal growth and renewal. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Santa Cruz’s Dream Inn is inviting guests to unwind and recharge with its Wellness Weekends. “We’re always running around taking care of other people, our families, our careers, and we really neglect ourselves. So one of the things that we want to do with this program, and just something that we’re seeing overall in hospitality and travel, are folks who are really wanting to take a pause and attend to themselves,” said Shelby Getsla, Marketing Manager for Dream Inn. Wellness Weekends are a perfect opportunity to do just that. Dream Inn hosts several weekends throughout the year that are designed to help guests reconnect with themselves through guided meditation, wellness workshops, and nature-inspired activities. “Most of us live in that place of autopilot. So most people live their lives only half paying attention. So what happens when we’re mindful? What happens when we actually pay attention and we start noticing the synchronicities, the magic? I think this

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California lawmakers and the state’s former insurance commissioner are responding to a 7 On Your Side investigation into California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s taxpayer-funded travel across the world. Specifically, the lack of transparency about these trips, which are public record. The Vice Chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee, Assm. Greg Wallis, (R-Riverside) vowed to take legislative action to demand more transparency from the state, if the business purpose of the ‘mission critical’ trips aren’t provided. “If the insurance commissioner’s office isn’t able to provide answers as to the government purpose of this travel, I think it’s absolutely appropriate for us to move forward requesting an audit so we can get answers for the taxpayers. Again this is about transparency — it’s about good government. It’s something that Californians absolutely deserve,” Assm. Wallis said. 7 On Your Side reported earlier this week that Commissioner Lara made at least 46 trips across the country and all over the world since 2019, from the U.K. to Singapore to Glasgow, and Dubai. Receipts show at least 11 fully taxpayer funded ‘work-related’ excursions to places like

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — GLAAD hosted its 2025 Latine Honors, a celebration of LGBTQ Latine leaders in entertainment, advocacy, and journalism. The event gathered top Spanish-Language and Latine media, along with Latine nominees, at Grandmaster Recorders in Los Angeles ahead of the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which will stream exclusively on Hulu on April 12. The celebratory evening was hosted by standup comic Roz Hernadez and featured a show stopping live performance from drag superstar Salina EsTitties, presented by Hyundai Motor America. Our ABC7 Community team spoke with some of the honorees, performers and attendees on the red carpet before the evening kicked off. GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis shared with us the importance of this program; “This should be the 10the annual, so, we’re really excited about doing this work and spotlighting our Spanish language work. It’s always been a part of our media awards but also to have this special night to focus on it. This program has been at GLAAD for twenty years, our Spanish language program.” Spanish-Language Special Recognition Awards were presented on-stage to “The Q Agenda” (LatiNation)

The Jersey Shore Wave is the newest Women’s National Football Conference expansion team at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey.