FRESNO

When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage mean-spirited, but the city swiftly dealt with the problem. Many locals...

As the Pacific 12 Conference (Pac-12) limps into the future, it's hard not to wonder if the wounds of the past can be healed. The conference, once proud of its "Conference of Champions" moniker, has been left reeling after a series of stunning defections. But, in a bid to revitalize its fortunes, the Pac-12 has welcomed four new members: Boise State, Colorado State, ...