WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday a top antagonist, Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, should be "brought to justice" for alleged mortgage fraud, in a move the California Democrat said amounted to political persecution. Schiff, a leading player in Trump's first impeachment in 2020, denied wrongdoing. "This is just...
Madera County Authorities Seeks Help Finding Missing Bass Lake Man
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 75-year-old man who has been reported missing in the Bass Lake area. Robert “Bob” Boyajian was last seen Saturday near his residence in Bass Lake, where he also runs Boyajian Realty, according to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. His vehicle...
Crypto Bills Hit Procedural Snag in Congress
WASHINGTON - The fate of long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation in Congress was cast into doubt Tuesday, as a procedural vote to consider the measures was shot down by lawmakers. House Republicans had billed this week as "Crypto week," and were keen to advance numerous pieces of legislation aimed at providing clarity...
Is US Democracy Threatened? Majority of Californians, Including Republicans, Say Yes
A new Berkeley IGS Poll indicates that huge numbers of Californians are concerned about the future of democracy in the United States. The poll involving 6,474 registered voters showed that only 1 in 10 Californians believe democracy is in "no danger." Conversely, 64% said that "American democracy is under attack,"...
MANÁ to Rock Fresno with Newly Added Tour Stop at Save Mart Center
Legendary Mexican rock band MANÁ has added a stop in Fresno to its 2025 “Vivir Sin Aire Tour,” responding to overwhelming fan demand. The band will perform at Save Mart Center at Fresno State on Nov. 28. The North American tour, produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Yaamava’ Resort...
US Ambassador Asks Israel to Investigate Death of US Citizen in West Bank
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said on Tuesday he has asked Israel to "aggressively" investigate the death of an American citizen who was beaten to death in the West Bank. "There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act. Saif was just 20 yrs old," Huckabee said in...
Home Builder Confidence Drops to a Near Decade Low
U.S. home builder confidence fell to 32 in June, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index — the third-lowest reading since 2012, according to Landscape Architect. Only December 2022 (31) and April 2020 (30) were lower. NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes cited high mortgage rates and...
US Senate to Vote on Trump Funding Cuts, AIDS Program Funding Preserved
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate is due to begin voting on Tuesday on President Donald Trump's request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress, the latest test of Trump's control over his fellow Republicans. However, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell...
Court Compels Fresno Council to Approve 4-Story Herndon Apartment Complex
A Fresno County judge instructed the Fresno City Council on Monday to approve a 4-story apartment complex at Herndon and Prospect avenues that drew the ire of many neighbors. Further, the city may have to pick up the developer's attorney fees. In July 2024, the council rejected developer James Huelskamp's...
Grand Canyon Fire That Was Left to Burn Swells 50% After Destroying Historic Lodge
A wildfire in tinder-dry forest on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grew around 50% on Tuesday after it destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting public outrage that it was left to burn for a week before firefighters tried to fully extinguish it. The so-called Dragon Bravo Fire swelled to...