Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer couldn't contain his enthusiasm after nearly $70 million in bond market financing was secured for long-planned The Park at South Stadium Apartments. On Thursday, escrow officially closed between the developer and the city of Fresno, signifying all funding sources have been secured or committed. “The Park...
Canadian Who Sold Lethal Chemical Online Pleads Guilty to Aiding Suicides, Avoids Murder Trial
A Canadian man accused of selling a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded guilty on Friday to aiding suicide, ending the prospect of a murder trial after prosecutors said a recent appellate ruling made murder charges untenable....
Zelenskiy Says Russia Is Preparing Major New Attack on Ukraine
Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday on Telegram, citing intelligence data. Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said: "We have intelligence information about Russia preparing a new large-scale strike." "Our services are responding promptly and are prepared. The Air...
Berkeley’s Soda Tax Success Story Deserves Wider Attention Across California
Before the 2014 election, soda tax campaigns in at least 31 American cities had been defeated by the beverage industry. Richmond and El Monte — cities on opposite ends of the state — tried and lost two years prior, drowned by industry spending and slick "nanny state" messaging. Then Berkeley...
Porterville Man Arrested in Alleged Monthslong Credit Card Fraud Scheme
A Porterville man was arrested this week on suspicion of fraud, identity theft and other financial crimes after investigators alleged he used a victim’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases over several months, police said. The investigation began April 11 when Porterville police officers responded to a report of...
Bus Crash in Virginia Kills 5 and Injures More Than 30
A bus crashed into six cars on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring nearly three dozen others, state police said. The bus was in a southbound lane when its driver failed to slow for traffic as it approached a work zone near Quantico, Virginia, and...
Fed Officials Mull Raising Rates to Curb Growing Inflation Risk
Federal Reserve officials continued on Friday to signal the U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates in the future if the war in the Middle East leads to a persistent increase in already-high inflation. The potential shift in the monetary policy outlook has even been embraced by Fed...
Fresno Police Arrest Man After Alleged Assault With Firearm
A 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday after police said he was involved in an assault and was found carrying an unserialized handgun. Fresno police officers responded to the 4700 block of East Kings Canyon Road after receiving a report that four individuals were assaulting a man. The victim told officers...
Trump Clears Way for Corporate Tax Dodge Hidden in the Fine Print
A year ago, the Trump administration withdrew from a global effort to curb offshore tax-dodging by multinational companies. That decision has been a huge gift to corporate America, enabling companies to avoid at least $40 billion in income taxes since the beginning of 2025. A New York Times review of...
Stellantis to Recall Over 419,000 US Vehicles Over Improper Side Air Bag Deployment
Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 419,035 vehicles in the U.S. as a software error could delay the side air bags from deploying during a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. This would leave the vehicles non-compliant with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, NHTSA added. The...
