Four years after sexual misconduct allegations led Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York governor, the combative political veteran is expected to take a big step forward in his comeback bid by winning the primary to determine the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the November election. Cuomo,...
California Politicians Ignore Ag’s Troubles, but Boost Movie Business
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When James Marshall discovered traces of gold in the American River in 1848, he ignited the famous California Gold Rush that attracted a tidal wave of immigration and led to statehood just two years later. However, not everyone...
Victims Identified as Death Toll Climbs to 8 in Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office identified the eight victims Tuesday morning in the wind-whipped boating accident on Saturday, June 21, on Lake Tahoe. The victims: Paula Bozinovich, 71 years old, Redwood City, California; Terry Pickles, 73, Redwood City; Joshua Antony Pickles, 37, San Francisco; Peter Bayes, 72, Lincoln; Timothy...
About 400 Passengers Have Left Israel on US-Assisted Flights, Official Says
Washington - The United States has helped about 400 U.S. citizens and others to fly out of Israel since Saturday amid conflict with Iran, and hopes to accommodate more in the coming days, a senior State Department official said on Tuesday. "We very much know that there's still capacity, still...
Dying Honey Bees Threaten CA Economy. Can Central Valley Lawmakers Save Them?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Honey bees across the country are under attack from tiny, eight-legged parasitic mites. These mites burrow between the segments of the bees’ adult bodies or invade their larvae and infect them with viruses — deforming their wings and...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Andres Mojica
June 24, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Andres Mojica Suspects Date of Birth: December 26, 1986 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 7, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Vandalism Warrant Number: F23909497 Synopsis of the Case: Andres Mojica is wanted on a felony warrant of vandalism....
Kern County Wildfire Burns North of Bakersfield, 175 Acres Scorched
Firefighters are battling a wildfire that has burned 175 acres north of Bakersfield, officials reported in a statement on Tuesday. Dubbed the Granite Fire, the blaze began early Tuesday morning east of Oilfield Road and north of James Road, according to a CalFire report. As of 8:13 a.m., the fire...
US Health Secretary Kennedy Says He Brought Back 722 CDC Employees, 220 at NIH
Washington - U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he has rehired 942 employees who were laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. Kennedy has vowed to remake the nation's health agencies, including cutting 10,000 jobs at the Food...
Ford Recalls 133,000 Lincoln Aviators Over Risk of Detaching Parts
Ford is recalling 132,914 Aviator SUVs in the United States because parts, including rear door window bars, may detach due to insufficient adhesive retention, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday. These detaching parts could pose a hazard to other road users and increase the risk...
Wall Street Indexes Climb After Israel-Iran Ceasefire
U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday as President Donald Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran helped calm investor fears of a broader conflict in the oil-rich Middle East. Financial and technology stocks led the rally among S&P 500 sub-sectors, while energy stocks declined the most, tracking a...