Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired after conflicts with senior Pentagon leadership over shipbuilding, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday. Here are some details: Phelan's dismissal, first reported by Reuters, was the latest wartime shakeup at the Pentagon. "He's a hard charger, and he had some conflicts with some...
US Soldier Charged With Winning $400,000 on Maduro Removal Bets
A U.S. Army soldier involved in planning the capture of Nicolas Maduro has been charged with making $400,000 by betting on the removal of the ousted Venezuelan leader, the Justice Department said on Thursday. In the weeks leading up to Maduro's January 3 capture, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a Master Sergeant...
Former Fresno Supervisor, Farm Bureau President John P. ‘Phil’ Larson Dies at 92
John P. "Phil" Larson, who served as a Fresno County supervisor and Fresno County Farm Bureau President after serving in the Marines, has died at the age of 92. In a remembrance, the farm bureau recognized Mr. Larson's contribution to Fresno County ag. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen...
Dinuba Man Charged With Murder in Double Homicide, Tulare County DA Says
A Dinuba man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting deaths of a couple outside a residence earlier this week, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward announced. Miguel Angel Saldana, 43, allegedly shot and killed a male and female victim on Tuesday in front of a Dinuba...
As Copper Thefts Spike, Janz and Smittcamp Dispute Over Best Way to Prosecute Them
As copper wire theft reaches new highs, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office isn't using a county ordinance to help law enforcement stop thieves. Meanwhile within city limits, City Attorney Andrew Janz has moved forward with what was a joint effort by his office, the sheriff's department, county supervisors, county...
Afghans Who Helped US Forces Say They’re Being Pushed Back to the Taliban
Afghan refugees who once helped U.S. forces and have been stranded for years at a former U.S. military base in Qatar say they are being forced to choose between returning to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan or resettling in a third country that some have never heard of. The New York Times reported...
Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs
Nike said on Thursday it is going to cut about 1,400 roles in its global operations. (Reporting by Koyena Das in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)
White Claw, Teddy Swims Launch Yearlong Campaign Tied to Live Music and Friendship
White Claw is partnering with Teddy Swims on a yearlong global campaign centered on live music and social connection, the company announced Thursday. The collaboration is part of White Claw’s “Grab Life By The Claw” campaign and includes fan experiences, promotions, and a new advertisement set to Swims’ single "The...
NWS Confirms Fourth Tornado in Tuesday’s Storm, This Time in Tulare County
The National Weather Service in Hanford confirmed Thursday afternoon that a fourth tornado touched down during the Tuesday storm system, this time in Tulare County. The EF-0 tornado struck Terra Bella between 6:33 p.m. and 6:34 p.m., with estimated peak winds of 80 mph, a path length of 0.27 miles...
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Grand Opening of Christie’s Boutique in Old Town Clovis
A long-held dream became reality this week as Christie’s Boutique officially celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location, 457 Pollasky Ave., in the heart of Old Town Clovis. Owner Christie Ransom, a lifelong Clovis resident, said opening her retail boutique has been a dream more...