Bank of America agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Friday. Lawyers for the bank and the women had told Manhattan-based U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff this month...
Fresno Could Usher in April With Sprinkles and Light Sierra Snow
After what shapes up as a postcard-perfect weekend with sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s, Fresno might see the return of rain. The National Weather Service in Hanford is predicting a 20%-to-30% chance of light rain Tuesday through Thursday for Fresno. In addition, NWS said in its Friday...
Secret Service Agent Assigned to Jill Biden Shoots Self in Leg
A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former First Lady Jill Biden accidentally shot himself in the leg early on Friday near Philadelphia International Airport, according to a source familiar with the incident. In a statement that did not mention Biden, the Secret Service said the incident occurred just after...
Hacked Files of FBI Director Kash Patel Circulate Online
WASHINGTON — Emails and photographs stolen from a personal email account of Kash Patel, the director of the FBI, circulated online on Friday, as hackers who claimed to be part of a group affiliated with Iranian intelligence took responsibility for the release. The release of materials from before Patel’s time...
City of Fresno, Nonprofits Unite to Help Unpaid TSA Agents
The combined efforts of the city of Fresno and several nonprofits brought $25,000 in gift cards for TSA agents at Fresno Yosemite International nearing their 42nd day of work without pay. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer at a Friday news conference said the city reached out to several local companies, the...
NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Enter Final Preparations for Moon Mission
The four astronauts selected for NASA's Artemis II mission were due to arrive in Florida on Friday, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than five decades. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy...
Fresno State Defense Shaping Up and Slimming Down During Spring Ball
With seven starters and its defensive coordinator returning, expectations remain high for one of the best defenses in the nation. Fresno State is in the middle of 13 spring practices leading up to the April 25 spring preview game. The Bulldogs finished 9-4 in 2025, capped by a Snoop Dogg...
Precious Pandora Might Be Your Perfect Companion
Pandora was adopted from us as a kitten and was recently returned through no fault of her own. And, at 2 years old, she is learning how to feel safe and comfortable in a new environment. Pandora is affectionate (if a bit shy) but people-oriented once she feels secure. She...
Tiger Woods Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash in Florida
Golfer Tiger Woods was arrested Friday afternoon for DUI in Florida following a rollover crash involving two vehicles on a small two-lane road, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said at a news conference. Authorities said Jupiter Island police received a call just before 2 p.m. about the crash. Investigators determined...
Visalia Police Searching for Missing At-Risk 77-Year-Old Man
Visalia police are searching for a missing 77-year-old man who was last seen Friday morning near Stonebrook Park. The Visalia Police Department said Robert Truck was last seen around 11 a.m. and is considered at-risk due to dementia and the possibility that he is without necessary medication. Truck is described...