The revolutionary technology that promised to be law enforcement’s ears in the fight to combat gun violence has the nation divided on its effectiveness. Studies from auditors and advocacy groups suggest the technology is expensive, ineffective, and an overreach of civil liberties. Many in law enforcement, however, say the technology...
More Than 3 Million Pass Through US Airport Security in a Day for the First Time as Travel Surges
More than 3 million people passed through U.S. airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single day as travel surges, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The record, which was widely predicted to happen at some point over the July...
Daughtry Rocks the Chukchansi Crowd on 4th of July Weekend
COARSEGOLD — Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry performed at the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino on Saturday, delivering an explosive performance. The Fourth of July weekend concert marked the start of Chukchansi's summer concert lineup, setting a high bar for the season. The crowd in attendance savored every moment...
Jill Biden Visits 3 States in a Day, Assuring Voters Biden Is ‘All In’
TAMPA, Fla. — First lady Jill Biden echoed President Joe Biden on Monday in his the-discussion-is-over position that he would stay in the presidential race. Bidens Head to Campaign While Biden stared down his own party back in Washington and called into a preferred television show, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” to...
Autopsy Reveals More About Infant Found Dead. Police Want Public’s Help.
An autopsy Saturday gave investigators more information on an infant found dead in the backyard of a Fresno home. And as police still have more questions, they are reaching out to the public for help. Fresno Police responded Tuesday to a residence near Backer and Fillmore avenues, following the report...
Judge Rules Alec Baldwin’s Role as Co-Producer Not Relevant to Trial Over Fatal Set Shooting
A New Mexico judge decided Monday that actor Alec Baldwin 's role as co-producer isn't relevant to the involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of the Western film "Rust." Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer ruled that evidence won't be allowed at trial about Baldwin's secondary role on...
Republicans Move at Trump’s Behest to Change How They Will Oppose Abortion
MILWAUKEE — The Republican National Committee's platform committee has adopted a policy document that reflects former President Donald Trump's position opposing a federal abortion ban and ceding limits to states, omitting the explicit basis for a national ban for the first time in 40 years. The committee adopted a draft...
Extreme Heat Continues to Hammer Central California. Is There Any Relief in Sight?
July's unbearable heat has not inspired any local news reporters to try to fry an egg on the sidewalk, at least so far. Even Sunday's record-setting high of 114 degrees (the all-time record for July 7) wasn't hot enough for that. But make no mistake: The heat wave that slammed...
What Do Save Mart’s New Owners Say About the Grocery Chain’s Future?
Regional grocery giant Save Mart's newest owner has an extensive background in food stores, spanning everything from customer-facing retail to wholesaling. And the new ownership says it plans to maintain the Modesto-based grocery store's mission in the Valley. The purchase of the 194-store Save Mart Companies marks a continued southern...
‘Despicable Me 4’ Debuts With $122.6M as Boom Times Return to the Box Office
NEW YORK — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. Box Office Boom “Despicable Me 4,” the Illumination Animation sequel, led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday and $122.6 million since opening on...