An unnamed source told Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source said the proposal was made on Wednesday through another country, which was not named. There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the U.S. — (Reporting...
Exeter Post Office Will Host a Passport Fair on Saturday
With the travel season ahead, now is a good time to obtain a U.S. passport. The U.S. Postal service is promising to ease the bureaucratic hurdles by hosting a passport fair in Exeter on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be extra staff available to speed the...
Democratic-Led States Sue to Block Trump’s Order Tightening Mail-in Voting
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's new executive order tightening rules on mail‑in voting. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Boston, added to the rising number of legal challenges taking aim at the order Trump signed...
Fresno Grizzlies Manager Cesar Galvez Chases His Major League Dream
Even minor league managers have major league dreams. "That's my dream, too. I would like one day to be a major league manager. And Plan B is to be part of the minor league team, doing anything they want me to do. That's why I'm here," said Cesar Galvez, entering...
Fresno’s River Park Unveils 2026 Events for Farmers Market
The nonprofit that oversees many of Fresno County's farmers market events released its 2026 plans for River Park Shopping Center, with the first event coming this Tuesday. Now in its 27th year, California Fresh Farmers Market Association has 35 events planned for the weekly Tuesday gathering. In addition, the association...
Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites
Civilian and energy infrastructure sites in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates were struck on Friday, igniting fires and halting operations, as the war expands further beyond military targets. The United States and Iran have been trading attacks on civilian infrastructure in the region over the past 24 hours. On...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Edward Malik Rhoades
April 3, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Edward Malik Rhoades Suspects Date of Birth: May 18, 1997 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 310 lbs., Black Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Vehicle theft Warrant Number: F26901692 Synopsis of the Case: Edward Malik Rhoades is wanted on a...
Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying 10 Suspects in Auto Theft Investigations
Fresno Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying and locating individuals wanted in connection with auto theft investigations. Authorities released photos and names of the suspects, which include Marcos Antonio Luviano, Phitsamay Phommachack, Timothy Charles Monk, Luis Manuel Acosta, Kristopher Kirchner, Martin Raymond Caparida, Richard Lee Hood, Francisco...
Austria Blocks US Military Flights Over Iran, Citing Neutrality
Austria has denied U.S. requests to use its airspace for military flights tied to the war in Iran, reaffirming its long-standing neutrality, The Hill reported. Vice Chancellor Andi Babler said the country wants “nothing to do with Trump’s policy of chaos and his war,” warning it could trigger the next...
Clovis Tops California Cities on 2026 Best Places to Live List
Clovis was named the top-ranked California city on Livability’s 2026 list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. while also placing No. 52 nationally. Livability said its annual rankings focused on small- and mid-sized cities where residents can find affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a higher quality...