NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting in mixed trading Tuesday, as continued worries about high interest rates compete with strong profit reports from some big companies. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged in afternoon trading, coming off a sharp loss after bending under the pressure from a jump in...
It’s ‘Signing Day’ for These Clovis Unified Youngsters
Clovis Unified's newest elementary school, Satoshi Hirayama Elementary, will welcome its first class of kindergartners this afternoon on Kindergarten Signing Day. The kids at Signing Day will be among the first to graduate from Hirayama as sixth graders and also from Clovis South High School as seniors in 2037. The...
Clovis Armed Robbery and Pursuit Result in 3 Arrests, 1 Suspect Still at Large
Clovis police say they apprehended three of the four suspects who carried out an armed robbery in the Target parking lot on Shaw Avenue early Monday evening. The arrests came following a 20-mile pursuit in which the suspects' vehicle crashed near an orchard east of Kerman, authorities said. The suspects...
Charges Against Trump and Jan. 6 Rioters at Stake as Supreme Court Hears Debate Over Obstruction Law
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday is taking up the first of two cases that could affect the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his election loss in 2020. Hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot also are at stake. The justices...
Fresno Fire and Police Ramp up Probe Into Fires at Cemeteries
A Fresno Fire Department investigation into a series of blazes at cemeteries along Belmont Avenue reveals that the fires were set intentionally, authorities said Monday. As a result, the fire and police departments are increasing their presence in the area. The fires began on Jan. 13 and the most recent...
New Recruiting Programs Put Army, Air Force on Track to Meet Enlistment Goals. Navy Will Fall Short
WASHINGTON — After several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year, reversing previous shortfalls using a swath of new programs and policy changes. But the Navy, while improving, expects once again to fall short. The mixed results reflect...
Citing Safety, USC Cancels Speech by Valedictorian Who Has Publicly Supported Palestinians
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing “substantial" security risks for the event that draws 65,000 people to campus. Andrew T. Guzman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs...
Paris Hilton Backs California Bill to Bring More Transparency to Youth Treatment Facilities
SACRAMENTO — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on...
House to Send Mayorkas Impeachment Articles to the Senate, Forcing a Trial
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending impeachment charges against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing senators to convene a trial on the allegations that the Homeland Security secretary has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce existing immigration laws. But the proceedings may not last long. While...
Parker Wins MLB Debut as Nationals Beat Dodgers on Jackie Robinson Day
LOS ANGELES — Mitchell Parker won his major league debut and Luis García Jr. hit a three-run homer, his first of the season, as the Washington Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Monday night. Up Next Nationals: LHP Patrick Corbin (0-2, 8.44 ERA) goes for his first win...