VIENNA -Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Below is a summary of what is known on the subject: How Did Israel Explain Its Attack? In a statement on Friday, when the attacks were launched, the Israel Defence...
Truck Stuck on Tracks Hit by Train in Tulare County
A truck was struck by a train after becoming stuck on railroad tracks in the area of Highway 43 and Palmer, the Tulare County Fire Department said on Wednesday. The driver attempted to move the vehicle but was unable to do so before the train hit it a few minutes later,...
California Men Arrested in Largest Jewelry Heist in US History
Two Southern California men were arrested and charged in federal court in connection with what authorities on Tuesday called the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history. The theft of about $100 million in gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and luxury watches from a Brinks semitruck took place in July 2022, the...
Clovis Police Aim to Curb Impaired Driving With Friday Checkpoint
The Clovis Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location, officials announced. Checkpoint locations are selected based on data identifying areas with a high number of impaired driving-related crashes, police said. They said the primary goal is to enhance...
History Suggests the GOP Will Pay a Political Price for Its Immigration Tactics in California
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A classic confrontation over immigration enforcement continues to intensify in California. Despite strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, President Donald Trump mobilized the California National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles to...
Lindsey Graham Pushes for US Military Action Against Iran, Draws Fierce Backlash
Sen. Lindsey Graham said in a Fox News interview that the U.S. should consider military intervention to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, warning that failure to act could trigger another world war. “Let’s stop this threat before he gets a nuclear weapon. Let’s end this reign of terror....
Ex-Trump Defense Attorney Kendra Wharton to Depart Justice Department
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Kendra Wharton, a former member of President Donald Trump's criminal defense team who serves as the Justice Department's senior ethics official, plans to leave the department in July, she told Reuters. Wharton replaced Bradley Weinsheimer, the department's career designated ethics official who resigned in February after Justice Department...
Musk Shares Negative Drug Test Results, Challenges Media Outlets
Elon Musk posted drug screening results Tuesday that came back negative for ketamine and multiple substances, responding to a New York Times report alleging drug use during the 2024 presidential campaign. The billionaire entrepreneur shared the test results on X with a simple "lol" caption before launching attacks on both...
Israeli Attacks Kill 140 in Gaza in 24 Hours, Medics Say, as Focus Shifts to Iran
CAIRO (Reuters) -Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, local health officials said, as some Palestinians in the Strip said their plight was being forgotten as attention has shifted to the air war between Israel and Iran. At least 40 of...
‘A Time of Bitter Celebrations’: Joy and Fear as LA Students Graduate Amid ICE Raids
LOS ANGELES — As class president of her high school in Los Angeles, Daniella Martinez Cerezo opened her graduation speech on Monday evening by thanking all the immigrant parents in the audience. “We know your journey hasn’t been easy — the fear, the long hours, the sacrifices no one sees,”...