President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may travel to the Middle East this weekend as his negotiators seek to seal a Gaza hostages-for-ceasefire deal. Trump said at the White House that a deal is "very close," and that he may depart Saturday for the region. He spoke after talking...
Strengthening Families Must Be California’s No. 1 Priority
Strong families are the foundation of strong communities. Here in Fresno County, we see every day how family structure shapes public safety, education, and economic stability. When families thrive and neighborhoods are safe, children do better in school and our local economy grows. But when families fall apart, the cost...
Fresno County Authorities Investigate Fatal Shooting at Kerman Wedding
Fresno County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the fatal shooting of a man at a wedding in Kerman over the weekend. Deputies responded around 10 p.m. Saturday to a report of an injured person at a home on the 3300 block of S. Congress Avenue, where a wedding celebration was underway....
Buddy Mendes Will Retire as Fresno County Supervisor, Endorses Former Sheriff for Seat
Long-time Fresno County Supervisor Ernest "Buddy" Mendes announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2026, and endorsed former Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims for the District 4 seat. Mendes' announcement and endorsement of Mims — long rumored in local political circles — came even though Mendes had filed this...
In the Central Valley, Prop. 50 Is a Fight Between Newsom’s California and GOP’s Washington
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Along the highways of California’s San Joaquin Valley, as field workers harvest almonds and pistachios and tractors churn dusty top soil into the already hazy air, drivers can’t miss the giant yellow billboards. “VOTE NO on PROP 50....
Gold Shatters $4,000 Milestone, Silver Belts Record High as Investors Rush to Safety
Gold surged past the $4,000 an ounce level for the first time on Wednesday, building on a record-breaking rally as broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty, as well as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, sent investors flocking to the safe-haven asset. Silver also climbed to a record high on Wednesday,...
What Is Antifa and Why Is Trump Targeting It?
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to attend a White House roundtable on Wednesday to discuss the anti-fascist antifa movement, which he has called a domestic "terrorist organization" sponsoring left-wing political violence. Here is some background on antifa, and why it might be difficult for the Trump administration to follow...
Joan Kennedy, Who Married Into a Political Dynasty, Dies at 89
Joan Kennedy, who married into one of America’s foremost political dynasties and spent much of her life wrestling with alcoholism while caught up in the tragedies and tempests that stamped the Kennedy family, died Wednesday at her home in Boston. She was 89. Her death was confirmed by Steve Kerrigan,...
Democratic Bill to End US Government Shutdown Failing in Senate, Voting Continues
WASHINGTON — A Democratic bill to fund the U.S. government and end a shutdown was falling short of the votes needed for passage in the Senate on Wednesday, as voting continued. — (Reporting by Nolan McCaskill, Katharine Jackson)
Wall Street Climbs as Traders Look to Fed Speakers for Rate Outlook
Wall Street's main indexes edged higher on Wednesday following a brief interruption in a steady rally, as investors awaited fresh clues on the interest-rate trajectory. With the U.S. government shutdown delaying the release of key economic reports, traders are likely to lean heavily on commentary from Federal Reserve officials to...