The 2025 Tulare County Fair officially kicks off with a parade through downtown Tulare at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, followed by opening ceremonies at noon. The fair continues with a busy schedule of activities through Sept. 14. Once again, the fair will feature livestock competitions, the Destruction Derby,...
Entz Stands by EJ Warner, Eyes Fresno State Defensive Fixes for Southern
Matt Entz is standing by his quarterback. Even though E.J. Warner leads the nation in interceptions, Fresno State's head coach has faith in his quarterback. "He's our starting quarterback. He did a great job and he got us to win a game," Entz said at his weekly news conference Monday....
US Poverty Rates Not Significantly Changed in 2024, Census Bureau Says
WASHINGTON — The main gauge of U.S. poverty did not change significantly in 2024, and household income also remained about level except for gains among the wealthiest Americans, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Tuesday. Overall, many aspects of the Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and insurance for the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Roxanne Desiree Masker
September 9, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Roxanne Desiree Masker Suspects Date of Birth: July 9, 1984 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 0, 115 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Receiving stolen property Warrant Number: F23909319 Synopsis of the Case: Roxanne Desiree Masker is wanted on...
NBA Newcomers to Watch: For 2025-26 Season, ESPN Ranks Rockets’ Kevin Durant at No. 1
In a ranking of the NBA’s top team newcomers, ESPN lists Kevin Durant No. 1 as he approaches his debut season with the Houston Rockets. “The Rockets made the biggest (offseason) splash, adding a two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant to a young core that finished second in the Western Conference last season...
Pope Leo Says Israeli Strikes on Qatar Create ‘Very Serious’ Situation
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo, who typically refrains from speaking off the cuff, expressed unusually forceful concern on Tuesday about the consequences of Israel's strike in Qatar. "There's some really serious news right now: Israel's attack on some Hamas leaders in Qatar," the pontiff told journalists outside his summer residence...
Ford Recalls 1.9 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Rear-View Camera
WASHINGTON — Ford is recalling 1.9 million vehicles worldwide due to faulty rear-view cameras, the latest in a series of callbacks over the issue, the automaker said Tuesday. The recall covers various 2015 through 2019 model year Lincoln MKC, Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Expedition, Edge, Transit, Transit...
NFL Insider Provides Positive Update on Injured 49ers WR
While the San Francisco 49ers earned a 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field, they also lost a couple key players to injury in the middle of the contest, including wide receiver Jauan Jennings. Jennings, who started practicing last week after missing most of training camp...
DUI Suspect Arrested After Fatal Highway 41 Crash Kills Fresno Woman in Madera County
An 87-year-old Fresno woman was killed and two drivers were hospitalized after a head-on crash Sunday evening on Highway 41 north of Road 406, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 7:37 p.m. when a 30-year-old Oakhurst woman driving a northbound Honda Accord veered into the southbound lane...
Political Friction Percolates over CA Housing Policy and Workers Comp Payouts
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Conflict between California’s state officials and its nearly 500 cities and counties — especially over money — is nothing new. However, relations between state and local governments these days are arguably the worst in living memory, as illustrated...