WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Monday he believes Iran could join the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement signed during Trump's first term in office under which Israel normalized diplomatic relations with four Muslim-majority nations. "Who knows, maybe even Iran can get in there," Trump said at a White...
DOJ Sues Over Pro-Palestinian Protest, Using Law on Abortion Clinic Access
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department is suing pro-Palestinian organizations and demonstrators it accuses of intimidating Jewish worshipers at a New Jersey synagogue, using a U.S. law that has traditionally been used against people blocking access to abortion clinics. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in New Jersey federal court, alleges...
US Peace Plan for Gaza Proposes End to War, Return of Hostages
A White House peace plan for Gaza released on Monday proposes an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants and the return of all hostages, living and dead, within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting the agreement. If both sides agree to the proposal, "the war will immediately...
Israel’s Netanyahu Expresses Regret to Qatar for Doha Attack, White House Says
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for an Israeli attack in Doha to Qatar's leader on Monday in a three-way call with U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House said. The White House said Netanyahu also expressed regret for Israel violating Qatari sovereignty and "affirmed that Israel...
Fiscal Fallout: CA Could Face 3.7% Payroll Tax Hike Due to New Audit Findings
California is scrambling to avoid an automatic 3.7% payroll tax increase to cover its projected $23.2 billion debt to the federal government for COVID-era unemployment benefits payouts, according to information uncovered through a public records request by The Center Square. With the California State Auditor reporting the state “materially misstated”...
Trump Administration Scraps Biden Gun Export Restrictions
WASHINGTON — The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating rules against sales to 36 countries deemed high-risk for the weapons being diverted to criminals and terrorists. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security said the move will restore export...
Villaraigosa Confident He’ll Be California’s Next Governor: ‘All of the Above’ Approach on Energy, Costs
Antonio Villaraigosa is confident he will be California's next governor. During a stop in Fresno last week, Villaraigosa talked with GV Wire about his plans and why he thinks he will emerge in the November 2026 election to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. Villaraigosa — a Democrat, former Los Angeles...
SF Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin After Disappointing .500 Season
The San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin, the team announced Monday morning. The move comes after a disappointing 81-81 season that saw the Giants miss out on the playoffs. As late as June, the team was in first place in the National League West before a collapse they never...
Kyle Shanahan Provides Concerning Injury Updates on a Pair of 49ers Stars
The San Francisco 49ers seem to get beaten up more and more every week, and they've left their Week 4 battle with the Jacksonville Jaguars in worse shape than they entered it. On Monday morning, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media and provided injury updates on quarterback...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jonathon Redell Basey
September 29, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jonathon Redell Basey Suspects Date of Birth: March 5, 1987 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 145 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Carrying a loaded firearm in public Warrant Number: F25901055 Synopsis of the Case: Jonathon Redell Basey...