U.S. average gasoline prices rose above $4 a gallon on Monday for the first time in more than three years, capping the sharpest monthly rise in decades, data from price tracking service GasBuddy showed, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran roiled global energy markets. The $4 per gallon milestone was...
Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia and Iran in a bid to contain soaring energy prices prompted by the war with Iran has drawn bipartisan backlash on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers warn that it risks funneling billions of dollars to U.S. adversaries. Lawmakers in...
Fresno Raw Cheese Maker Calls FDA Fight ‘Pivotal’ as E. Coli Testing Begins
As the FDA investigates possible E. coli contamination from Fresno's prominent raw milk dairy, the owner calls his refusal to voluntarily recall cheddar cheese associated with nine illnesses a "pivotal moment" for raw cheese. On Thursday, March 26, FDA and CDC investigators landed at Raw Farm to begin testing for...
FAA Restricts Some San Francisco Airport Landings, Warns of Delays
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it was imposing new safety restrictions at San Francisco International Airport that will limit some landings and lead to significant delays. The 13th-busiest U.S. airport will experience delays due to a runway repaving project and the agency's decision to prohibit flights...
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Northwest Fresno
Fresno police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead Sunday evening. Officers from the Northwest Policing District responded at 5:47 p.m. to the intersection of Shaw and Dale avenues after reports of a shooting. They found Danilo Rodas unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the upper...
Iran Airstrikes Expose Gaps in US-Israeli Air Defenses
Iranian missiles and drones have struck multiple Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Dimona, in recent days, exposing vulnerabilities in Israel’s integrated air defense network shared with the United States, the Quincy Institute of Responsible Statecraft reported. Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow 2 and 3, and U.S.-provided THAAD systems were...
Kuwaiti Tanker Full of Oil Struck Off Dubai After Trump’s Threats
A Kuwaiti oil tanker laden with oil erupted in flames after it was attacked early Tuesday while anchored off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Kuwaiti authorities said. The attack, which the Kuwaitis blamed on Iran, came a day after President Donald Trump injected new uncertainty into global energy...
Infantino Promises FIFA Backing for Iran to Play at World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino threw his support behind Iran's World Cup preparations on Tuesday, attending their 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in Turkey even as their tournament participation is in limbo due to Middle East tensions. Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World...
US Paves Way for Crypto to Be Included in 401(k) Retirement Plans
The Trump administration on Monday issued a long-awaited proposed rule to open up retirement plans to alternative assets, paving the way for private equity and cryptocurrencies to be added to 401(k) accounts. The measure, announced by the U.S. Department of Labor, is intended to ease longstanding barriers to incorporating these...
As Governor Candidates Head to Fresno, Who Is Raising the Most Cash?
Six candidates for governor will appear in Fresno for a debate Wednesday at Fresno State. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is the fundraising leader among those half-dozen. Mahan, D-San Jose, has raised $11.5 million according to the California Secretary of State Power Search campaign finance website. His run has been...