WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean on Friday by deploying the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin America, a show of force that far exceeds any past counter-narcotics need and represents Washington’s most muscular move yet in the Latin America region. "The...
California Gives Planned Parenthood $140 Million Boost to Keep Clinics Open
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. After months of financial strain, Planned Parenthood will get a $140 million lifeline to offset losses it sustained after Congress in July cut funding for the health system, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. The money will help Planned...
California, New York to Fund Planned Parenthood Amid Federal Cuts
Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom said that they would fund reproductive healthcare provider Planned Parenthood amid federal cuts from the Medicaid insurance program. The Republican-led Congress' spending bill enacted over the summer denied funds from the joint federal-state program to certain tax-exempt organizations and...
CJ Wilson’s Massive New Clovis Luxury Auto Dealership Won’t Include Audi
Luxury auto dealer C.J. Wilson's massive new luxury auto dealership will not include German car brand Audi when it relocates to Clovis sometime next year. The service center is also not offering warranty service on the brand. However, the former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher will continue to feature Porsche...
Putin Envoy Kirill Dmitriev Confirms He Is in the US for a Long-Planned Meeting
Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, on Friday confirmed that he was in the United States for a long-planned meeting, proof he said that U.S.-Russia dialogue continued. "This meeting of mine had been planned quite a while ago, and the American side did...
Tulare County Man Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Minor Resulting in Pregnancy
A 23-year-old Lindsay man was arrested Wednesday after investigators determined he had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl that resulted in her pregnancy, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office reported. On Oct. 8, the sheriff’s office received a report that a 14-year-old girl had just given birth. Detectives later identified...
Tulare County Authorities Search for Missing Orosi Woman
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a missing elderly woman last seen Thursday morning near El Monte Middle School. Authorities say 74-year-old Lucia Carreon was reported missing around 9:30 p.m. Thursday when deputies responded to the 12500 block of Miller Avenue in Orosi. Neighbors told deputies they last...
Fresno County Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Southbound Highway 41
A multi-vehicle collision blocked southbound Highway 41 at Adams Avenue on Friday, according to Caltrans. Officials said delays are expected in the area and advised drivers to use alternate routes. — Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Katie Marie Fife
October 24, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Katie Marie Fife Suspects Date of Birth: July 13, 1987 Physical Description: White Female, 5'9", 210 lbs., Brown Hair, Blue Eye Charges: Robbery Warrant Number: F23903552 Synopsis of the Case: Katie Marie Fife is wanted on a felony warrant for...
Fresno Crash Sends One to Hospital at Herndon and Palm Avenues
A three-vehicle collision at Palm and Herndon avenues Friday morning sent one driver to the hospital, according to the Fresno Police Department. Police said the crash occurred around 7:38 a.m. after a westbound driver on Herndon Avenue ran a red light and hit a vehicle turning onto Herndon Avenue from...