The rapid buildup of U.S. forces in the Middle East has progressed to the point that President Donald Trump has the option to take military action against Iran as soon as this weekend, administration and Pentagon officials said, leaving the White House with high stakes choices about pursuing diplomacy or...
Russia’s Lavrov Warns against Any New US Strike on Iran
Feb 18 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday, said that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint to find a solution to enable Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme. Lavrov's interview with Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya...
Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare
WASHINGTON — Homeland security officials, at the direction of the White House, are intensifying efforts to investigate voting by noncitizens in pursuit of President Donald Trump’s baseless claims that illegal voting by immigrants lacking legal status is a rampant and insidious threat. Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of Immigration and...
Fresno Council to Hear Land Plan to Revitalize Central SE Area
On Thursday, Fresno City Councilmembers will weigh new land use plans for the developed part of southeast Fresno, which includes the fairgrounds, Fresno Pacific University, and the Mosqueda Center. The city's Central Southeast Area Specific Plan encompasses 2,000 acres in a triangular area from Belmont Avenue to Church Avenue and...
CSU Fresno Trade Workers Continue Statewide Strike Amidst Rain
Teamster Local 2010 Skilled Trades workers are amidst day two of a four-day unfair labor practice strike across all California State University campuses, demanding promised raises. At Fresno State, trade workers are picketing all day Wednesday through rain and shine at entrances throughout campus. “I chose to come out this...
Epstein Files Hint at His Ties to the Supermodel Naomi Campbell
In the millions of documents released by the U.S. Justice Department related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, one of the fashion world’s most recognizable names emerges again and again: Naomi Campbell. Email exchanges reflect that Campbell, 55, asked to fly on his private plane and said she would meet...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
SAN FRANCISCO — The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its efforts to identify Americans who oppose Immigration and Customs Enforcement by sending tech companies legal requests for the names, email addresses, telephone numbers and other identifying data behind social media accounts that track or criticize the agency. In recent...
Tulare County Authorities Seek Relatives of Man Found Dead in Visalia
Authorities in Tulare County are seeking help locating relatives of a 79-year-old man who was found dead in his Visalia home last week. William Thomas Greenwell III was discovered deed in his residence on Saturday, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Investigators determined he died of natural causes. Detectives...
Meta’s Zuckerberg Denies at LA Trial That Instagram Targets Kids
LOS ANGELES, Feb 18 - Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday repeatedly said during a landmark trial over youth social media addiction that the Facebook and Instagram operator does not allow kids under 13 on its platforms, despite being confronted with evidence suggesting they were a key demographic. Mark...
What You Need to Know About Avalanche Safety in the Backcountry
The deep, powdery snow and rugged terrain of the backcountry attract skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers. But wild ranges and slopes also carry the risk of avalanches. This week, the perils of the winter befell a broad swath of the Sierra Nevada in California, as rapid snowfall teamed up with strong...