Madera County has launched a new initiative aimed at improving public safety and assisting vulnerable residents through coordinated outreach and crisis intervention. The Homeless Engagement and Assistance Response Team, or H.E.A.R.T Madera, brings together multiple county agencies to support individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health challenges. The multidisciplinary team includes...
US Senate Pushes Toward Aid, Public Broadcasting Cuts Sought by Trump
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday moved toward approval of President Donald Trump's plan for billions of dollars in cuts to funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, which would hand Trump another victory as he exerts control over Congress. The Senate was due to debate amendments to the...
Authorities Seek Answers After Man Found Dead Near Rural Fresno County Road
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the suspicious death of a man found early July 2 along a rural road west of Fresno. Deputies responded around 7 a.m. to the area of South Chateau Fresno Avenue and West Kearney Boulevard after receiving a report of an injured person....
Fresno County Lifts Evacuation Order for Max Fire Near Pine Flat Lake
Authorities have lifted the evacuation order for the Max Fire in Fresno County, though roadblocks remain in place as firefighting equipment continues to operate in the area, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said. The evacuation order effected zone K61. The wildfire, which began Sunday afternoon near Big Creek Road and...
Newsom Calls Trump a ‘Son of a B***h’ Over ICE Raids and Guard Deployment
California Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t hold back in a recent podcast interview, sharply criticizing President Donald Trump over his immigration policies and behavior, Vanity Fair reports. Speaking on The Shawn Ryan Show, Newsom referred to Trump as a “son of a bitch,” citing the president’s decision to deploy the National...
Governors Should Be the Face of the Democratic Party
Laura Kelly, the Democratic governor of Kansas, jump-started a recent Tuesday afternoon with a crash course in heavy-duty tires — for tractors, for semis, for Humvees, tires that top 6 feet and weigh 13,000 pounds. At the Goodyear distribution center in Topeka, Kelly received a mini-tour from a gaggle of...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Ryan Joseph Enos
July 16, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Ryan Joseph Enos Suspects Date of Birth: April 5, 1979 Physical Description: White Male, 5’ 8, 160 lbs., Black Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F25901619 Synopsis of the Case: Ryan Joseph Enos is wanted on a felony...
A New Invader Threatens California Water Supplies. Can State Stop Its Spread?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. One of the state’s best investigators was on the hunt for golden mussels — a dangerous new invader in California’s waters, with a reputation for destruction. Wearing a collar and a tongue-lolling grin, Allee, a Belgian Malinois, sniffed...
Trump Indicated to Republican Lawmakers He Will Fire Fed’s Powell, CBS Reports
President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked Republican lawmakers if he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and several people in the room indicated he will do it, CBS News reported, citing multiple sources with direct knowledge. The meeting with members of the House of Representatives took place at the...
Bahrain to Announce $17 Billion in US Deals During Trump Talks
WASHINGTON - Bahrain's crown prince is set to announce plans to invest more than $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a White House official said. As part of the investment, Bahrain is expected to sign a deal between Gulf Air and...