The long, circuitous journey of dozens of Cuban men who were designated for deportation from the United States last year but instead taken to a prison at the U.S. base at Guantánamo Bay ended Monday when they were repatriated to Cuba. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flew 170 Cuban citizens...
Atwater Inmate Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Prosecutor’s Family
A inmate at U.S. Penitentiary at Atwater was sentenced to 10 years in prison for threatening to kill the family of the prosecutor who previously secured his conviction in another case on Monday. A jury found Stanislav Yelizarov, 36, guilty of the offense on Oct. 31, 2025, U.S. Attorney Eric...
Madera Man Sentenced for Assault on Veterans Affairs Employee in Fresno
A Madera man was sentenced on Monday to a year and a day in prison for assaulting a Veterans Affairs employee, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, Luis Alamo, 43, punched a Veterans Affairs employee on the sidewalk outside the VA Hospital in Fresno on Nov. 10,...
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Felon-in-Possession Charge After Struggle With Police
A Fresno man pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after a struggle with police during a traffic stop, federal prosecutors said. Joseph Rocha, 27, entered the plea on Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Eric Grant. Court documents say that on March 21, 2024, law enforcement...
US Settlement of Texas Civil Rights Case Includes Funding for Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A Texas property developer has agreed to pay $68 million to resolve a Biden-era civil rights case that alleged the company targeted Hispanics in a fraudulent land scheme, and the money will partly fund immigration enforcement by local police, court papers showed Tuesday. The Justice...
Operator of Eddie Bauer Stores Files for Bankruptcy
The operator of Eddie Bauer’s stores in the United States and Canada filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, citing declining sales and supply chain issues. The operator filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of New Jersey. It said in court filings that it was looking to sell some...
Trump Told Police Chief ‘Everyone’ Knew About Epstein, FBI Document Says
Feb 10 - A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, while Trump's commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers on Tuesday about his own ties to the financier. The...
Kern County Sheriff Issues Temporary Water Advisory at Lerdo Detention Facilities
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday issued a temporary water advisory for the Lerdo Detention Facilities. The advisory comes as part of ongoing maintenance at the facilities. The State Water Resources Control Board recommended using an alternative drinking water supply out of an abundance of caution. Effective immediately, tap...
Kern County Authorities Warn Public About Phone, Text Scams Demanding Money
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone and text message scams targeting people with demands for payment. Scammers have been posing as sheriff’s office personnel, claiming victims owe money for fake warrants, missed jury duty, or court issues. They often request payment via gift cards, Bitcoin, or...
US House Panel Issues Subpoenas to Eight Health Insurers on Alleged Obamacare Fraud
Feb 10 - House Judiciary Committee Republicans have subpoenaed eight Affordable Care Act health insurers for documents as part of an investigation of potential fraud surrounding Obamacare subsidies. The subpoenas to Elevance Health, CVS Health, Centene, GuideWell, Oscar Health, Kaiser Permanente, Health Care Service Corp (HCSC) and Blue Shield of...