When runner Bob Becker, at 77 years old, attempted to complete the "world's toughest foot race" out of Death Valley for the fourth time in his life, his time didn't meet the 48-hour requirement. Footage from Outside Magazine in 2022 showed the Florida man bear crawling across the finish line....
What to Know About the Epstein Files, a Perfect Recipe for Conspiracy Theories
WASHINGTON — The assertion by Elon Musk last month that Donald Trump was named in the FBI files concerning disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein signaled a loud, public crack in the president’s support system. That crack has become a chasm in recent days after the administration suddenly reversed course on its...
US Military to Remove 2,000 National Guard Troops From Los Angeles
WASHINGTON - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of half of the 4,000 National Guard troops who had been sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel during a spate of protests last month, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the...
Mexico Pledges Action Should US Talks Fail by August Tariff Deadline
MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said Mexico will take action if an agreement with Washington regarding new tariffs is not reached by the August 1 deadline set by her U.S. counterpart Donald Trump. Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico...
Fresno Police Arrest Armed Man Found Asleep in Car
Fresno police arrested a 19-year-old man after finding him asleep in a parked car with a handgun on his lap near Marks and McKinley avenues. Northwest officers responded to the area and located the vehicle with its windows rolled down and the suspect asleep inside, the Fresno Police Department said...
Trump Says Democratic Rival Schiff Should Be ‘Brought to Justice’ for Alleged Fraud
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...