A Delta Air Lines passenger says he was slapped by a flight attendant on a flight to Fresno and is seeking $20 million for fear and humiliation he says he endured, USA Today reported. Mohammad Shibli told Atlanta-area media on Aug. 26 that the incident occurred July 29 while flying...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Nakisha Dennice Warwick
August 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Nakisha Dennice Warwick Suspects Date of Birth: August 14, 1980 Physical Description: Black Female, 5'7", 265 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Second degree robbery Warrant Number: F25015038 Synopsis of the Case: Nakisha Dennice Warwick is wanted on a...
Fresno County Garnet Fire Burns Nearly 14,000 Acres in Sierra National Forest
Read the Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 Garnet Fire Update at this link. Original Story The Garnet Fire has burned nearly 14,000 acres in the Sierra National Forest since it ignited on Sunday, with no containment as of Thursday morning, the U.S. Forest Service reported. CalFire reported evacuation orders at zones...
Israel Steps up Bombardment of Gaza City, Kills 16 People Around Enclave, Medics Say
CAIRO — Israeli forces killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday and wounded dozens in the south of the enclave, local medics said, as residents reported that Gaza City suburbs were under intensifying bombardment. The Israeli military is preparing to seize Gaza City, the territory's largest urban center,...
Fresno vs. Clovis: Which City Is Cheaper to Live in Right Now?
When it comes to choosing between Fresno and Clovis it comes down to a simple question: Do you want to save money or spend more for lifestyle? The most recent cost-of-living data shows Fresno is still the more affordable option, with lower housing, rent, and monthly expenses across the board....
Europeans Launch UN Sanctions Process Against Iran, Drawing Tehran Ire
PARIS/UNITED NATIONS — Britain, France and Germany on Thursday launched a 30-day process to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a step likely to stoke tensions two months after Israel and the United States bombed Iran. A senior Iranian official quickly accused the three European powers...
Fresno Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint on Labor Day Weekend
The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at an undisclosed location. Police said checkpoint locations are chosen based on data showing impaired driving-related crashes. The operation’s goal is to improve public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the road....
Visalia Police Investigating Shooting at Jack’s Gas
Visalia police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the parking lot of Jack’s Gas on North Dinuba Boulevard. Police said they received multiple 911 calls around 9:09 p.m. reporting a fight in the parking lot. While officers were on their way, dispatchers received reports that shots had...
Enjoy a Meal at Fresno’s Lazy Dog and Support Valley Crime Stoppers
Valley Crime Stoppers is hosting a fundraiser at Lazy Dog Restaurant in Fresno on Blackstone and Nees avenues from Monday through Thursday (Sept. 1-4). Guests who dine in and show a screenshot of the event flyer at the bottom of this article will have 15% of their total bill donated...
White House Fires Member of Railroad-Regulating Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON — The White House said on Thursday it has fired Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus, as the U.S. rail regulator considers the proposed $85-billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The ouster is the latest in a series of dismissals by President Donald Trump's administration from independent...