From his super soft topaz-and-ivory coat to his easy and affectionate personality, sweet 1-year-old Colby is a tabby-man classic! He’s never met a toy he didn’t enjoy, and games and romps with his look-alike sister, Coral, put bouncy fun in every day. His long, springy white legs make him fast...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Sandra Neredia Jaquez
July 3, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Sandra Neredia Jaquez Suspects Date of Birth: July 3, 1998 Physical Description: Hispanic Female, 4’ 11, 125 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Identity theft Warrant Number: F25903705 Synopsis of the Case: Sandra Neredia Jaquez is wanted on a felony...
Trump Impounds Billions in Education Funding. For Fresno Unified, It’s $7.1 Million
President Donald Trump this week in a last-minute decision chose to withhold approximately $1 billion in federal funds to California schools already designated by Congress, according to the California Department of Education. Department of Education Superintendent Tony Thurmond is now considering legal action against the administration, his department said in...
Trump Administration Will Focus on Fed Chair Replacement in Fall, Bessent Says
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration will focus on finding a replacement for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this fall, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday, adding that officials had "a lot of good candidates." Bessent said it was up to the Fed to decide interest rates, although...
Americans Celebrate Their Independence With Record-Breaking Travel Numbers
AAA projects a record 72.2 million people in the U.S. will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period from last Saturday to Sunday, July 6. That projection is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in...
US Paves Way to Resume Ethane Exports to China Amid Trade Truce
HOUSTON - The U.S. cleared the way to resume ethane exports to China on Wednesday, sending letters to producers Enterprise Products Partners and Energy Transfer rescinding a restrictive license requirement put in place just weeks ago, a sign that the U.S.-China trade truce was on track. The U.S. had placed...
US Supreme Court Won’t Consider Reviving Montana Abortion Parental Consent Law
WASHINGTON -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to hear a bid by Montana to revive a law that requires parental consent for minors to obtain an abortion, a measure challenged by reproductive health and abortion provider Planned Parenthood as a violation of the Republican-led state's constitution. The justices turned...
US Imposes New Sanctions Targeting Iran Oil Trade, Hezbollah, Treasury Dept Says
The United States imposed sanctions on Thursday against a business network that smuggles Iranian oil disguised as Iraqi oil, as well as sanctions targeting a Hezbollah-controlled financial institution, the Treasury Department said. The network of companies run by Iraqi businessman Salim Ahmed Said has been buying and shipping billions of...
Keep Pets Safe on 4th of July: Fresno County Animal Shelter Offers Tips
As the Fourth of July festivities draw near, the Fresno County Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to prioritize the safety of their beloved animals during this celebratory week. The startling sounds and dazzling lights of fireworks displays can cause pets to panic and potentially run away from home. “The...
US House Republicans Head Toward Final Vote on Trump’s Sweeping Tax-Cut Bill
WASHINGTON - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump's massive tax-cut and spending bill toward a final yes-or-no vote early on Thursday morning, appearing to overcome internal party divisions over its cost. During a marathon overnight session, lawmakers cleared a final procedural hurdle needed to begin debate on...