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...
In Win for Trump, US Supreme Court Limits Judges’ Power to Block Birthright Citizenship Order
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow on Friday to the power of federal judges by restricting their ability to grant broad legal relief in cases as the justices acted in a fight over President Donald Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship, ordering lower courts that blocked his...
California’s Newsom Sues Fox News for $787 Million for Defamation Over Trump Call
California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Friday, saying the network defamed him in covering his phone call with Donald Trump related to the president's immigration crackdown. The complaint filed in Delaware Superior Court accused Fox of demonstrating "willingness to protect President Trump...
Motorcycle Collides With Tractor in Fatal Fresno County Collision
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured Thursday night when a motorcycle collided with a tractor in rural Fresno County, authorities said. The crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on Colorado Avenue, just north of Sumner Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Investigators said a Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycle,...
Ringo Is Ready to Rock Your World With ‘Pawsitive’ Vibes!
Are you ready to add a little “paws and claws” to your life? Meet Ringo, the 9-month-old tabby dynamo who’s always ready to play, explore, and steal the show! With his striking stripes and those wide, curious eyes, Ringo is a head-turner who’ll have you falling in love at first...
Calwa Park Sitting on $7.4M in Grants. Where is New Pool, Other Upgrades?
Next month, the historic Calwa Park will host a groundbreaking on a massive, $6.6 million renovation five years in the making. However, the long-awaited facelift doesn't include a highly anticipated new community pool even though the Calwa Recreation and Park District received nearly $800,000 in grants to build one. Why?...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Teisha Zonnette Thomas
June 27, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Teisha Zonnette Thomas Suspects Date of Birth: December 25, 1986 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 1, 160 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Grand theft auto Warrant Number: F21905491 Synopsis of the Case: Teisha Zonnette Thomas is wanted on a...