WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the minority leader, on Monday postponed a multicity tour to promote his forthcoming book, citing security concerns amid backlash to his decision to vote with Republicans for a stopgap spending bill to stave off a government shutdown. Schumer was scheduled to participate in promotional...
Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America Right Now
Are we seeing the slow-motion collapse of the rule of law in the United States and Israel at the same time? It is too early to answer that question, but it is no longer too early to ask it. As readers of my column know, I pay close attention to political...
Will Fresno EOC Board Order Forensic Audit of Troubled Finances?
The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission board of directors is scheduled to vote Monday evening on awarding a contract for a forensic audit to delve into the agency's deficit spending and depletion of reserves in recent years. Interim CEO Brian Angus had recommended that the audit focus on three areas —...
March Madness: How to Watch the Women’s NCAA Tournament
Women's basketball has not slowed down at all this season as March Madness arrives. A year ago, the women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time, with an average of 18.9 million viewers watching undefeated South Carolina beat Iowa and superstar Caitlin Clark....
Visalia Driver Arrested After Crashing His Car While Fleeing from Traffic Stop
A Visalia man was arrested early Monday morning after fleeing from a traffic stop and crashing his vehicle, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. At about 1:34 a.m., a Visalia police officer attempted to stop Eli Perkins, 31, for failing to maintain his lane near Fairway Street and...
A Professor From Brown University Was Deported to Lebanon Without Explanation
BOSTON — A doctor from Lebanon who arrived at the Boston airport was deported over the weekend without explanation, despite having a U.S. visa and a job teaching at Brown University. A judge had ordered she not be sent back until there was a hearing, but government lawyers said customs...
Auburn, Tar Heels Picks Highlight Wild Men’s Selection Sunday
A sleepy Selection Sunday this was not. North Carolina barely slid into this year’s version of March Madness, a development that led its athletic director to remind everyone that he had nothing to do with that choice even though he’s the head of the group that sets the bracket. Texas also...
Visalia Motorcyclist Injured in Early Morning Crash. Police Believe Alcohol Involved.
A motorcyclist sustained a major head injury early Monday morning in a crash at the intersection of Plaza Drive and Crowley Avenue in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. At approximately 1:51 a.m., Visalia police responded to the scene and found the rider down in the roadway....
Police Find Man Shot Dead in Downtown Fresno. Investigation Underway.
A 64-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in southwest Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Police responded to Tulare Street and B Street around 7 a.m. after receiving a call about a man on the sidewalk. Officers found Abraham Tiggs unresponsive with a gunshot...
Man Dies After Shooting at Orange Cove Apartment Complex
Update on March 17, 2025 The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the victim as Rudy Veloz, 34, of Orange Cove. Original Story A 34-year-old man died Sunday afternoon after being shot at the Orchard Village Apartment Complex on South Avenue, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. At...