WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump warns that he may once again launch a military attack against Iran, he usually focuses on the threat of the country one day being able to build a nuclear bomb. But for Israel, Iran’s bitter enemy, there is a far more urgent concern: an...
Madera Police Say Pedestrian Struck Saturday in Collision Has Died
A 72-year-old pedestrian struck in a collision on Saturday has died from her injuries, the Madera Police Department reported on Wednesday. The department extended condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones, calling the incident a tragic reminder of the importance of safe driving. Officials urged drivers to remain attentive,...
US Brings Dozens of Foreign Military Chiefs to Washington
WASHINGTON — Dozens of military chiefs from the Western Hemisphere gathered Wednesday in Washington for the first time to discuss a wide range of security issues that the Trump administration says are paramount to safeguarding the United States. A Strategic Pivot to the Americas The rare meeting to strengthen regional...
Fresno County Authorities Search for Family of Deceased Man
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of William Rivera, 62, of Fresno, who recently passed away. Staff at the Coroner’s Office have searched personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Finding immediate relatives is necessary for the Coroner’s...
Fresno Man Dies at Local Hospital, Authorities Seek Help Locating Family
The Fresno County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office is seeking help from the public to locate relatives of Timothy Higuera, 68, of Fresno. Higuera recently died at a local hospital. According to the sheriff’s office, staff have reviewed multiple personal records but have been unable to contact any family members. Officials say locating...
Two Boys, 8 and 9, Die After Falling Through Ice in Oklahoma
Two boys, ages 8 and 9, died after falling through ice on Bird Creek in Osage County on Saturday, the Osage County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies received a 911 call at about 7:13 p.m. reporting that residents and first responders had located the first victim in the water near the...
Iran Commemorates Revolution, With US Warships Lurking Off the Coast
CAIRO — Iran’s government on Wednesday marked the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution with mass rallies across the country, a show of defiance at a time when precarious nuclear negotiations with Washington could give way to another regional war. Defiance Under the Shadow of War The annual celebration commemorates...
S&P 500, Dow Muted After Jobs Data. Alphabet, Microsoft Drag on Nasdaq
Wall Street indexes lost steam on Wednesday following a renewed selloff in software stocks, while investors assessed stronger-than-expected employment data that lowered the bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. The three main indexes started the session on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting their highest...
French Government Alerts Prosecutor to Diplomat With Epstein Ties
France's foreign minister has notified prosecutors about a middle-ranking French diplomat who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein and is suspected of transferring United Nations documents to the late convicted sex offender. The name of Fabrice Aidan appears in more than 200 documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice, including...
Love on Tap Brings Speed Dating to the Central Valley Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Love On Tap founder Jordyn Houseworth is marking the company’s one-year anniversary this Valentine’s week with a run of speed dating events across the Central Valley, including stops in Fresno, Madera, and Visalia. Houseworth, who started the business after moving to the Bay Area in 2021, said the idea grew...