U.S. Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 53 to 47 not to advance the resolution, largely along party...
New CA Law Will Stop Sheriffs From Medically Examining Deaths in Their Own Jails
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. While California’s statewide jail population has declined in recent years, the number of people dying in jails has increased. Too many of these deaths are preventable — including suicides, drug overdoses, and homicides. These deaths occur under the...
California Democratic Party Boss Urges Weak Candidates to Exit Governor’s Race
Fearful of a Republican becoming California's next governor, state Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks has blunt words for his party's hopefuls. "It is imperative that every candidate honestly assess the viability of their candidacy and campaign," Hicks wrote in an open letter on the party's website to those seeking to replace...
How the Iran War Is Choking Off the World’s Oil and Gas
Every day, around 80 oil and gas tankers typically pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway off Iran’s southern coast that carries a fifth of the world’s oil and a significant amount of natural gas. On Monday, just two oil and gas tankers appear to have crossed the...
Fresno Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle Identified
A 68-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of First Street and Ashlan Avenue on Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's office identified the victim Wednesday as Donald Burkes of Fresno. Fresno police said the call came in at 12:51 p.m. and the pedestrian was pronounced...
Fresno’s Grand Rising Returns Saturday With Runs, Mocktails, and Wellness
The alcohol-free day party that's been drawing crowds to north Fresno returns Saturday for its fourth installment, offering a wellness-focused alternative to traditional events. Grand Rising, organized by Evan Nebeker, co-founder of Grizzly Fest, transforms the morning hours at Azara Supper Club from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. into a...
Tech Giants Sign Energy Pledge at White House Ahead of Midterms
Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and several artificial intelligence companies signed a pledge at the White House on Wednesday to bear the cost of new electricity generation to power their data centers. The agreement is meant to help mitigate concerns that Big Tech's data centers are driving up U.S. electricity costs...
Top Republican in Congress Shrugs off Economic Risks of Iran War Ahead of US Midterms
The top Republican in the U.S. Congress said on Wednesday he was not concerned that economic fallout from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could overshadow Republican messaging on affordability in the November midterm elections. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson told Reuters that Republicans have been consistent on economic issues...
Are the US Attacks on Iran Legal?
The U.S. military has joined Israel and attacked more than 1,000 targets in Iran and killed many of its top officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. On Wednesday, a U.S. submarine sunk an Iranian navy vessel near Sri Lanka. Below is a look at the legality of the U.S....
US Diesel Hits $4 per Gallon as Fuel Costs Rise Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Average U.S. retail diesel prices surpassed $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly two years on Wednesday and are set to rise further later in the week as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran dragged on, threatening to hit consumers with sticker shocks on everything from food to furniture. Prices for...