The Israeli military successfully intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early Sunday, triggering air raid sirens across several regions of the country, DPA International reported. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, stating they launched two ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport. This follows their May 4 strike that...
Nickey Stane Pleads Guilty to 1996 Fresno Murder of Debbie Dorian
A former Visalia man pleaded guilty Thursday to the 1996 murder of Fresno State student Debbie Dorian and the sexual assaults of multiple women in Visalia between 1999 and 2002, prosecutors said. Nickey Duane Stane, 58, entered the plea in Fresno County on Tuesday, nearly three decades after Dorian was...
Trump Navigates Iran Nuclear Talks. Should US Insist on Zero Enrichment?
President Trump is optimistic about nuclear negotiations with Iran, telling reporters that "very good things" are happening and praising Iranian officials for being "very reasonable." This positive sentiment has been echoed by Iranian diplomats, with Iran's foreign minister describing recent discussions as "more serious" and "more detailed" than previous meetings....
Texas Lawmaker Behind Abortion Ban Now Seeks to Clarify Life-Saving Exceptions
Texas state Sen. Bryan Hughes, who previously sponsored the state's near-total abortion ban, is now leading efforts to clarify when doctors can legally terminate pregnancies to save mothers' lives, NPR reports. "Everybody agrees that the life of the mother should be protected," said Hughes, the lead sponsor of the new...
California Democrats Restore Penalties in Teen Sex Trafficking Bill After Backlash
California's Democratic leadership has once again executed a dramatic policy reversal following intense public backlash, this time on legislation concerning sex trafficking of minors, San Francisco Chronicle reports. Assembly Democrats initially opposed strengthening penalties for adults who purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex, stripping Assembly Member Maggy Krell's bill (AB379)...
Got An Idea for a Valley Documentary? CMAC’s Big Tell Contest Seeks Applicants
Community Media Access Collaborative’s The Big Tell film contest, back for its ninth year, will award $5,000 grants to 10 local filmmakers for the production of short documentaries that feature stories from California’s great Central Valley. The Big Tell is coordinated by CMAC, a nonprofit committed to empowering community voices...
‘Luigi Mangione Act’ Seeks to Block Health Insurance Denials, Sparks Outrage Over Name
A California ballot initiative, controversially named after an alleged murderer, that aims to prevent health insurance companies from denying medical care to patients has ignited debate. Retired litigator Paul Eisner has proposed the "Luigi Mangione Access to Health Care Act," which would make it illegal for anyone other than a...
Fresno State Awards Honorary Doctorates to Educator, Prisons Official, Businessman
Fresno State will award honorary doctorates to three individuals this year — educator Ron W. Goode, corrections department professional Danielle Lopez, and entrepreneur Dennis Parnagian. Honorary doctorates are awarded on behalf of the California State University system and Fresno State in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas...
Republicans’ Trust in Media Increases Following Trump’s Return to White House
Americans' trust in news organizations and social media has increased since last year, with Republicans driving this shift following Trump's return to office, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The study found that 53% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents now express at least some trust in national news...
Before Tariff Price Increases, Mark Cuban Suggests Stocking Up on These Items
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is encouraging Americans to purchase household essentials now before President Trump's tariff plans potentially drive up consumer prices across the board. On social media platform Bluesky, Cuban recommended visiting big-box stores to stock up on consumables before retailers restock with inventory reflecting tariff costs. He warned that...