Firefighters in Fresno responded late Sunday, Nov. 9, to a structure fire in the city’s Chinatown district that sent a man to the hospital, the Fresno Fire Department said in a statement Monday. Just after 11:30 p.m. on Fresno Fire Department crews arrived at 841 F Street to find smoke...
US Colleges See 17% Drop in Newly Enrolled International Students, Report Finds
NEW YORK — The number of newly enrolled international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, according to a report released on Monday. Among the schools citing declines in new enrollments, 96% said visa...
US Border Patrol Arrests 81 on First Day of Charlotte Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. Gregory Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol official who led immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles and Chicago before he arrived in...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Xiong Lee
November 17, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Xiong Lee Suspects Date of Birth: September 15, 1985 Physical Description: Asian Male, 5’ 5, 185 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Fraud Warrant Number: F25906589 Synopsis of the Case: Xiong Lee is wanted on a felony warrant of...
Power Lines Down Close Roadway in Merced, Crews Working to Restore Service
Power lines are down between Glen and Calimyrna avenues in Merced, prompting a full street closure, authorities said Monday. PG&E crews are on site working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. The Merced Police Department urged drivers to avoid the area, follow posted detours, and allow extra...
Suspect Dead After Crashing Stolen Car Into Tulare County Deputy Patrol Unit
One person died and two others were injured early Monday after a stolen vehicle crashed into a Tulare County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit and a house in Porterville, authorities said. Around midnight, Tulare County deputies spotted a stolen car with two people inside near the top of Lewis Hill. When...
Gazans Say They Paid $2,000 a Seat for Flight to South Africa
CAIRO — Gazans said they paid $2,000 per seat to fly their families to South Africa on a trip arranged by a group offering a way out of the devastated enclave, in what South Africa alleged on Monday appeared to be part of a bid to displace Palestinians. Two Gazans...
Us Judge Orders DOJ To Turn Over Comey Grand Jury Materials, Citing ‘Misconduct’
A U.S. judge on Monday found evidence of "government misconduct" in how a prosecutor aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to Comey's defense team. — (Reporting by Andrew Goudsward, Editing by Franklin Paul)
Madera County Sheriff’s Office Business Phone Lines Down Due to Outage
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday that all business phone lines at its headquarters, including the non-emergency dispatch line, were down due to an AT&T outage related to weather conditions. Officials said 911 emergency calls remain operational. Residents with non-urgent needs are advised to call (559) 645-0035 or 311....
Fresno Crash Backs Up Traffic on Westbound 180
Westbound Highway 180 was reduced to a single lane Monday morning after a multi-vehicle collision just west of Peach Avenue, according to Caltrans. The crash caused traffic to back up roughly two miles, officials said. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes. Caltrans said there was no estimated time for...