The Big Fresno Fair on Tuesday announced five additional concerts for its 2026 Table Mountain Concert Series, expanding a lineup that organizers say is designed to offer a wide range of genres and audiences. The newly added shows at the Paul Paul Theater include Dallas-based hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug on Oct....
Central Valley Business Owner Sentenced to 3 Years for $4.8M Livestock Feed Fraud
A Central Valley business owner was sentenced Monday to three years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that stole $4.8 million worth of livestock feed ingredients from international food processors, federal authorities said. Richard Best, 72, of Fresno, was also ordered by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L....
US Seeks To Accelerate Deportations of Migrant Children in Custody, CNN Reports
The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing administration officials and lawyers for the children. The report said children as young as four had to repeatedly...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: David Ruiz
April 28, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: David Ruiz Suspects Date of Birth: January 20, 1992 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’6, 150 lbs., Black hair, Brown eyes Charges: Possession of a firearm while under the influence. Warrant Number: F24908522 Synopsis of the Case: David Ruiz is...
Pope Leo Says Those Who Wage War Are Thieves Stealing Away Our Peaceful Future
Pope Leo on Sunday described those who wage wars and appropriate the earth's resources as thieves who rob the world of a peaceful future, issuing a warning about the use of nuclear power on the anniversary of the Chornobyl reactor accident. Ukraine is commemorating the 40th anniversary of the world's worst nuclear...
Elon Musk, Sam Altman Arrive in Court for OpenAI Trial
A trial that could help shape the future of artificial intelligence begins on Tuesday, with billionaires Elon Musk and Sam Altman at odds over the evolution of ChatGPT maker OpenAI from a nonprofit to a profit-seeking juggernaut worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Opening statements in Musk's civil lawsuit against...
Fresno Police Issue 124 Citations in Distracted Driving Crackdown
The Fresno Police Department issued 124 citations to drivers for violating California’s hands-free cell phone law during a distracted driving enforcement operation on Friday. California has prohibited drivers from holding a phone or other electronic device while operating a vehicle since 2008. The law bans activities such as talking, texting...
King Charles Arrives at White House for Meeting With Trump
Britain's King Charles arrived at the White House on Tuesday for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, as part of a state visit intended to underscore the importance of unity between the two longtime allies, despite deep divisions over the Iran war. Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by...
Trump Says Iran Has Told Him It Is in a ‘State of Collapse’
Donald Trump said Iran had informed him it was in a "state of collapse" and was figuring out its leadership situation, as efforts to end the conflict appeared at an impasse on Tuesday with the U.S. president unhappy at the latest plans from Tehran. Iran's most recent proposal on resolving...
Fundraising Gaps Emerge in Fresno City Council Races
Disparities are emerging between the top campaign fundraiser and No. 2 in four competitive Fresno City Council races. Candidates have five more weeks to make their pitches to voters for the June 2 primary. Ballots go out in the first week of May. Naindeep Singh, a Central Unified trustee running...