Naindeep Singh filed to run for Fresno City Council, hoping to elevate his position from the Central Unified school board. Singh, a longtime Sikh advocate and executive director of the Jakara Movement, filed to run last week for the District 1 seat — which covers west central Fresno, including part...
Fresno Home Suffers Major Damage in Saturday Night Fire, Family Cat Rescued
Fresno firefighters rescued a cat from a burning home Saturday night as a residential fire left a house with significant damage and displaced its residents, officials said. The blaze was reported around 8:40 p.m. on the 4300 block of North Gearhart Avenue after multiple 911 callers reported seeing flames. ...
Senator to Unveil Aviation Safety Bill on Eve of Fatal Crash Hearing
WASHINGTON — The chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will introduce broad aviation safety legislation on Tuesday on the eve of a three-day investigative hearing into the January 29 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people. Senator Ted Cruz, who disclosed...
Fox Business News Host Throws Shade at Merced Over High-Speed Rail
A discussion on Fox Business News about California’s high-speed rail project included an offhand remark from a host, casually throwing shade at the “Gateway To Yosemite.” On a recent episode of The Big Money Show, the hosts discussed plans by President Donald Trump’s administration to terminate $4 billion in federal grants for...
Trump Says He Turned Down Invitation to Epstein’s Island
EDINBURGH, Scotland — President Donald Trump said on Monday he "never had the privilege" of visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, saying he turned down an invitation from the convicted sex offender in what the president called a moment of good judgment. Trump's remarks were his latest effort to distance himself from...
Fresno Man Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Role in Opioid Trafficking Scheme
A Fresno man was sentenced Monday to seven and a half years in prison for conspiring with a local pharmacist to illegally distribute hundreds of thousands of opioid pills, federal prosecutors said. Kelo White, 44, was sentenced for his role in a scheme that involved the distribution of more than...
Two Killed in Shooting at Nevada Casino, Local Media Reports
Two people were killed and at least three others injured by gunfire in a shooting at a casino in Reno, Nevada, early on Monday morning, according to media reports. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort. At least two people were killed and at...
Fresno Police Arrest Three, Recover Thousands in Stolen Goods During Search Warrant
Fresno police arrested three people Thursday during a search warrant operation that uncovered stolen merchandise, firearms and ammunition at a home near Safford and Dudley avenues. According to police, a convicted felon inside the home was found in possession of firearms, ammunition and stolen merchandise. Another man at the residence...
Tulare County Wildfire Advisory Issued Near Lake Kaweah
Update on July 28 at 1:16 p.m. The Tulare County Fire Department said the incident advisory has been lifted. The department says those in the area can resume normal activity. Original Story Fire officials are monitoring a wildland fire near Lake Kaweah and issued an incident advisory Monday for zone...
Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots, Demote 140 More on Downsized Schedule
Spirit Airlines said on Monday it will furlough about 270 pilots while demoting another 140, as the cash-strapped budget carrier looks to scale down its workforce to match a downsized schedule. The furloughs will go into effect on Nov. 1, while designation downgrades for captains will take place on Oct....