WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for an Israeli attack in Doha to Qatar's leader on Monday in a three-way call with U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House said. The White House said Netanyahu also expressed regret for Israel violating Qatari sovereignty and "affirmed that Israel...
Fiscal Fallout: CA Could Face 3.7% Payroll Tax Hike Due to New Audit Findings
California is scrambling to avoid an automatic 3.7% payroll tax increase to cover its projected $23.2 billion debt to the federal government for COVID-era unemployment benefits payouts, according to information uncovered through a public records request by The Center Square. With the California State Auditor reporting the state “materially misstated”...
Trump Administration Scraps Biden Gun Export Restrictions
WASHINGTON — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating rules against sales to 36 countries deemed high-risk for the weapons being diverted to criminals and terrorists. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security said the move will restore export...
Villaraigosa Confident He’ll Be California’s Next Governor: ‘All of the Above’ Approach on Energy, Costs
Antonio Villaraigosa is confident he will be California's next governor. During a stop in Fresno last week, Villaraigosa talked with GV Wire about his plans and why he thinks he will emerge in the November 2026 election to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. Villaraigosa — a Democrat, former Los Angeles...
SF Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin After Disappointing .500 Season
The San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin, the team announced Monday morning. The move comes after a disappointing 81-81 season that saw the Giants miss out on the playoffs. As late as June, the team was in first place in the National League West before a collapse they never...
Kyle Shanahan Provides Concerning Injury Updates on a Pair of 49ers Stars
The San Francisco 49ers seem to get beaten up more and more every week, and they've left their Week 4 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars in worse shape than they entered it. On Monday morning, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media and provided injury updates on quarterback...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jonathon Redell Basey
September 29, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jonathon Redell Basey Suspects Date of Birth: March 5, 1987 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 145 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Carrying a loaded firearm in public Warrant Number: F25901055 Synopsis of the Case: Jonathon Redell Basey...
Eagles Jackie and Shadow Return to Big Bear Nest With Fresh Feathers
Three months after leaving their nest following the successful fledging of their two chicks, Sunny and Gizmo, Big Bear Lake's famed bald eagle parents Jackie and Shadow were spotted making a visit to the treetop dwelling this week. The prominent predators came swooping into the nest on the afternoon of...
Trump, US Congress Leaders to Meet, Try to Avert Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was due to meet with congressional leaders on Monday in a last-ditch effort to head off a government shutdown that could disrupt a wide range of services as soon as Wednesday. It was unclear whether the afternoon White House meeting will yield an agreement to extend...
Fresno Transportation Board Delays Hiring Attorney for Measure C Renewal
A public board charged with implementing the Measure C sales tax for transportation held off on hiring an attorney to implement the measure but did accept its representation on a pending legal matter in closed session. Best Best & Krieger already represents the Fresno Council of Governments under a prior contract....