WASHINGTON — Anti-Muslim online posts targeting New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani have surged since his Democratic primary upset this week, including death threats and comments comparing his candidacy to the September 11, 2001 attacks, advocates said on Friday. There were at least 127 violent hate-related reports mentioning Mamdani...
Trump Sends in DOGE to Slash Federal Gun Regulations by July 4
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency has sent staff to the agency that enforces federal gun laws with the goal of revising or eliminating more than 50 rules and gun restrictions by July 4, the Washington Post reported on Friday. DOGE is working with the general counsel of...
Tensions Flare at Announcement of Major Fresno County Gang Takedown
What was supposed to be a news conference about a major gang takedown turned into an impromptu, tension-filled policy debate between the top law enforcement leaders of Fresno County and the state. The only thing that California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, and Fresno County...
Measure C ‘Blackmailed’ As Fresno Enviro Coalition Gets Huge Say on Transportation Tax
After saying "numbers don't matter," Fresno County's mayors gave a nonprofit coalition previously opposed to Measure C one-third of the votes on how future transportation tax funds would be spent. On Thursday night, the Fresno Council of Governments awarded Transportation 4 All, led by advocacy groups Building Healthy Communities and...
Despite $49M Deficit, Fresno Unified Gives Top Brass 5% Raise, 3% One-Time Bonus
Newly appointed superintendent Misty Her and all Fresno Unified administrative staff are receiving the same 5% pay increase negotiated by teachers. This comes amidst an almost $49 million budget deficit. The raises coincide with contractually agreed upon pay increases for Fresno Unified teachers outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between...
US Consumer Spending Falls as Trump Tariff’s Muddle Economy
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly fell in May as the boost from the pre-emptive buying of goods like motor vehicles ahead of the Trump administration's tariffs faded, while monthly inflation maintained a moderate pace of increase. The Commerce Department's report on Friday likely will have no impact on near-term...
US Supreme Court Preserves Key Element of Obamacare
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday preserved a key element of the Obamacare law that helps guarantee that health insurers cover preventive care such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention medication at no cost to patients. The 6-3 decision written by conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh reversed a lower...
US Supreme Court Lets Parents Take Kids Out of Classes With LGBT Storybooks
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland who sued to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBT characters are read in a high-profile case involving the intersection of religion and LGBT rights. The...
Fresno Unified Trustees Will Get Automatic Raises on Tuesday
Starting Tuesday, Fresno Unified trustees will receive a $100 monthly raise — without lifting a finger. On Sept. 18, 2019, the trustees unanimously approved automatic 5% raises yearly, starting on Oct. 1, 2019, and every July 1 since. Five members who voted in favor remain on the board — Valerie...
Alleged ‘Fake’ ICE Agents Charged. Appear in Court.
Two men arrested in February for allegedly impersonating ICE agents appeared in court Monday. Judge David Gottlieb granted a continuance on behalf of the attorneys for Abad Amilca Sandovalgonzalez and Tom Joel Avila. The defendants were released on their own recognizance, and ordered to appear at the next hearing. The...