Kaweah Health is elevating its interim chief nursing officer to the permanent position. Schlene Peet came to the Visalia hospital several months ago by way of Frisco, Texas, where she also served as chief nursing officer. In addition to holding master's degrees in nursing, business administration, and health service administration,...
Clovis Police Say At-Risk Missing Woman Found Dead in Mariposa County
An 82-year-old woman reported missing by Clovis police was found dead Thursday morning near her vehicle in Mariposa County, the Clovis Police Department said. Pathmani Goonawardena was last seen on June 26 driving in the area of Copper Avenue and Auberry Road in Clovis. A Silver Alert was issued due...
Over 100 Former Senior Officials Warn Against Planned Staff Cuts at US State Department
WASHINGTON - More than 130 retired diplomats and other former senior U.S. officials issued an open letter on Thursday criticizing a planned overhaul of the State Department that could see thousands of employees laid off. "We strongly condemn Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announced decision to implement sweeping staff reductions...
US Electric Vehicle Tax Breaks Will Expire on Sept. 30
It is the end of the line for U.S. electric vehicle tax credits. Sweeping tax and budget legislation approved by Congress on Thursday means $7,500 tax credits for buying or leasing new electric vehicles will end on September 30, as well as a $4,000 used EV credit, that have helped...
‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67
LOS ANGELES - Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including "Reservoir Dogs" and "Thelma & Louise," has died at age 67, his representatives said on Thursday. Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his manager, Ron Smith, said. Born in Chicago, Madsen...
Fresno Police Recover Some of the $40,000 in Fireworks Stolen From Bullard High Team
Authorities are investigating a burglary involving $40,000 in fireworks stolen from a shipping container used for Bullard High School’s basketball team fundraiser. On Tuesday, officers with the Fresno Police Department responded to the theft at 7045 North Marks Avenue. Detectives later identified two Fresno residences where the stolen fireworks were...
Eyeing Arctic Dominance, Trump Bill Earmarks $8.6 Billion for US Coast Guard Icebreakers
LOS ANGELES - President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill earmarks more than $8.6 billion to increase the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, where Washington hopes to counter rising Russian and Chinese dominance. The funding includes $4.3 billion for up to three new heavy Coast Guard...
Trump to Sign Bill on Friday at 5 p.m., White House Says
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign the massive tax-cut and spending bill he championed on Friday at 5 p.m., the White House said on Thursday. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Andrea Shalal; Editing by Doina Chiacu;)
Colombia President Recalls Ambassador to US
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday he was withdrawing the country's ambassador to the United States Daniel Garcia for consultations, hours after Washington said it was recalling its top diplomat in the Andean nation. — (Reporting by Kylie Madry; Writing Brendan O'Boyle; Editing by Sarah Morland)
Riverdale High School Coach Arrested for Allegedly Arranging to Meet Minor
A Riverdale High School track and field coach has been arrested on suspicion of arranging to meet a minor for sexual purposes, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Martin Munguia, 31, of Lemoore, was taken into custody by the school’s assigned resource deputy and booked into Fresno County Jail. His...