A semi truck fire has closed the far right lane of southbound Interstate 5 north of Highway 138, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The closure is expected to last for an unknown duration, and officials are urging drivers to use caution while traveling through the area. Motorists are advised...
Is CalFresh Affected by Government Shutdown? What to Know for October Benefits
The federal government shutdown continues, forcing scores of federal workers to face furloughs and leaving Americans in limbo while congressional Democrats and Republicans point fingers at who to blame. While Californians should continue to get their Social Security benefits and can get their mail as normal, other impacts remain to...
How to Watch Thursday Night Football as 49ers Face Rams
A San Francisco team riddled with injuries hits the road to play the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West battle of 3-1 teams. Both are off to a quick start this season, though the 49ers are in a bit of a health quandary, as they have ruled out quarterback...
Wall Street Closes With Records as Tech Support Offsets Labor, Shutdown Uncertainties
Wall Street's three major indexes marked record closing highs with modest gains on Thursday, largely thanks to support from the technology sector, while investors cautiously monitored private labor market data on the second day of a U.S. government shutdown. The benchmark index rose very slightly, with its valuation already at...
Rams vs. 49ers Inactives: Who’s in, Who’s out for Thursday Night Football
Injuries are a major storyline in tonight's Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers game because both teams are missing key starters. The 49ers already ruled out Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, while the Rams came into Thursday with Tyler Higbee and Rob Havenstein doubtful to play. The Rams will...
Newsom Vetoes Bill for Sober Homeless Housing
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lawmakers’ efforts to free up state money for sober homeless housing have been thwarted for a second year in a row, after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that had sailed to his desk with few “no” votes....
Trump Determines US Is at War With Drug Cartels, Document to Congress Says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has determined the United States is engaged in "a non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, according to a document notifying Congress of its legal justification for deadly U.S. strikes on boats off Venezuela. The text of the document, which was reviewed by Reuters on Thursday,...
Gallup: Americans’ Trust in News Media Sinks to Record Low
Americans’ confidence in the news media has fallen to a new low, according to a new Gallup poll. Just 28% saying they have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in television, newspapers, and radio to report the news fully, fairly, and accurately. That figure is down from 31%...
New Hard Rock Casino Opening in California’s Tejon Pass Near Bakersfield
A new $600 million casino is opening this fall just south of Bakersfield that will provide entertainment for both sides of the Grapevine. The Hard Rock Casino will open Nov. 13 with a 150,000-square-foot gaming floor and more than 2,000 slot machines, according to a news release. About 15 miles...
Clovis Unified Boasts Increased Enrollment, High Test Scores, and New $600 Million Campus
Clovis Unified School District used its annual State of the District breakfast Thursday morning to tout increased enrollment, high graduation rates, and expanding programs. The setting spoke volumes about the district's trajectory: the $600 million Terry P. Bradley Education Center that has received extensive media attention throughout California. The state's...