Vanessa Villafuerte is now anchoring the 4 p.m. newscast on CBS 47. The promotion adds to her hosting duties for MedWatch Today, the weekend medical show that airs on CBS47 and sister station KSEE24. Villafuerte has hosted the show since she came to Fresno in April 2025. The Los Angeles...
US Judge Orders Trump Administration to Facilitate Deported College Student’s Return
BOSTON, Feb 13 - A U.S. federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Honduran college student who was deported in violation of a court order, a step the government had previously refused to take. A Judge Demands “Amends” Boston-based U.S. District Judge Richard...
Dollar Flat After Inflation Data, Yen Set for Strongest Weekly Gain in 15 Months
The U.S. dollar was mostly flat against peer currencies on Friday after data showed a less-than-expected increase in inflation in January, suggesting the Federal Reserve could continue to hold rates steady in the near term. The Japanese yen was set for its strongest weekly gain in about 15 months. U.S....
White House: No Changes to Trump Metals Tariffs Unless President Announces Them
Trump administration officials said on Friday that there would be no changes to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs steel and aluminum and thousands of products made from the metals unless Trump announces them. A White House official, responding to a Financial Times report that the administration was planning to scale...
FTC Chair Warns Apple Against Bias in Apple News
WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Trade Commission warned Apple CEO Tim Cook this week that he was potentially violating consumer protection law by stifling conservative viewpoints, the latest in the Trump administration’s battle with tech platforms over speech. The FTC said its chair, Andrew Ferguson, had sent Cook...
Connect and Get Confident at Galentine’s Day Walks Across Central Valley
This Saturday, instead of dinner reservations or heart-shaped balloons, dozens of women across the Central Valley will lace up their sneakers and meet in parks and shopping centers for something simpler: a walk. Confident Girl Walks, a women-only walking group founded by Fresno confidence coach Marty Ortiz, is hosting Galentine’s...
Trump Tells Troops ‘Fear’ Is Powerful Motivator in Difficult Iran Talks
President Donald Trump told U.S. troops on Friday that Iran has been “difficult” in nuclear negotiations and suggested that instilling fear in Tehran may be necessary to resolve the standoff peacefully. "They've been difficult to make a deal," Trump said of the Iranians before an audience of active-duty soldiers at...
ICE Plans $38 Billion Overhaul to Expand Detention Network in Converted Warehouses
The Department of Homeland Security has released documents detailing plans for a $158 million investment in a detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, following inquiries from Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s office. In those documents, the department shares that the estimated cost for the new detentions center models is $38.3 billion. The...
Overwatch Goes Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports
Overwatch experienced a possible outage Friday, with thousands of users reporting issues, according to Downdetector.com. More than 2,000 users had reported problems with the platform as of 11:29 p.m. PST, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources. Most users reporting issues say they’re experiencing...
Fresno Arts Council Says It Has Secured Records Needed for Embezzlement Probe
The Fresno Arts Council, which had been silent on the alleged embezzlement of $1.5 million in taxpayer funds under its control, says it is cooperating with Fresno police and FBI investigators. In a news release issued Friday morning, the council's board stated that "we are treating this matter with the...