The Madera County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to declare the county a Second Amendment Sanctuary in a 4-0-1 decision, with Supervisor David Macaulay abstaining. The resolution, introduced by Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff, expresses the county’s support for the right to keep and bear arms and its opposition to any...
Clock Ticking for SNAP, CalFresh Benefits if Government Doesn’t Reopen
With the government shutdown continuing, CalFresh benefits could be delayed in November if the issue is not resolved by Thursday. On Oct. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture directed states to not submit benefit issuances to EBT vendors for November "until further notice," a news release from Tulare County stated....
Trump Threatens Hamas Amid Push Towards Next Steps of Gaza Truce
The U.S. increased pressure on Hamas on Tuesday to disarm in the next phase of an already fragile Gaza ceasefire as President Donald Trump pushed to cement an end to the devastating conflict. In a visit to Israel, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire plan was going better...
Kerman Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision on Monday Night
The Fresno County coroner identified Cesar Ochoa, 30, of Kerman, as the man killed Monday in a two-vehicle accident at about 8 p.m. at the T-intersection of Butte and American avenues. The intersection is west of Kerman. According to a California Highway Patrol report, officers determined that Ochoa ran a...
Which Dem Has the Biggest Campaign Chest to Challenge Valadao?
As expected, incumbents in the five Central Valley-area congressional races are leading in fundraising. The closest battle could be for second in Congressional District 22 — pitting a moderate Democrat against a progressive Democrat. The districts reflect current maps, but things could drastically change if Proposition 50 passes on Nov....
US Cattle Ranchers, Soybean Farmers Are Fed Up With Trump
American ranchers and farmers are increasingly voicing their frustration with President Donald Trump's tariffs and cozy deals with Argentina. Trump's policies, they say, are having a devastating effect on American ag production and the bottom line for farmers. Top of mind this week: Trump's proposal that the U.S. buy beef...
OpenAI Launches AI Browser Atlas to Challenge Google Chrome
OpenAI on Tuesday launched ChatGPT Atlas, an artificial intelligence-powered browser built around its popular chatbot that aims to loosen Google Chrome's tight grip on the market. Shares of Alphabet, which owns the Chrome browser, were down 2.6% in afternoon trading. The product is the latest entrant in a fast-crowding field...
Wells Fargo CEO Says Credit Is Strong, Doesn’t See Banking System Cracks
Credit among consumers and businesses remains strong, despite recent concerns about loan losses that have weighed on bank stocks, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said on Tuesday. "We don't see cracks...in the banking system," Scharf told the Economic Club of New York. Scharf called credit "exceptionally good," and said he...
GOP Senators Oppose Trump Watchdog Nominee After Report of Racist Texts
WASHINGTON — The nomination of Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, appeared to be in jeopardy Monday night after Politico reported that he had sent a series of racist text messages. At least four Republican senators, including the Senate majority leader, Sen. John...
Reopened Sequoia Brewing Co. Has Deals for Furloughed Federal Employees
The newly reopened Sequoia Brewing Co. has a special "(Un)Happy Hour" for furloughed federal employees and their families. Until the government shutdown ends, the brewpub at Champlain and Perrin avenues in Fresno will offer 15% off all starters and Happy Hour well-drink pricing to people with a federal ID badge...