WASHINGTON, Jan 29 - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the U.S. military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability. With a large U.S. military force gathered in the region, Hegseth was asked...
‘National Shutdown’ Protest Planned Friday. What Is It About?
Activist groups are urging Americans to stay home from work, school, and shopping Friday as part of a nationwide protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to the National Shutdown website, organizers say the action is meant to halt ICE’s “reign of terror” and follow the lead of protesters in...
Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movement
NEW YORK — A man rammed his car at least four times into a rear entrance of the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Orthodox Jewish movement in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, according to police and video of the crash. The driver was immediately arrested, there were no injuries, and the...
Oil Prices Surge 4% to Five-Month High on Worries US Could Take Action Against Iran
Oil prices climbed about 4% to a five-month high on Thursday on rising concerns that global supplies could be disrupted if the U.S. decides to attack Iran, one of OPEC's biggest crude producers. Brent futures rose $2.50, or 3.7%, to $70.90 a barrel by 12:47 p.m. EST (1747 GMT), while...
Vacant Fresno Carl’s Jr. Destroyed in Overnight Fire, Injures 2 Firefighters
A vacant Carl’s Jr. building owned by the city of Fresno was destroyed by a fire late Wednesday night, fire officials said. The first report came in at 6:09 p.m. for the building at 1611 N. Blackstone Ave., a busy area near Fresno City College with heavy traffic, according to...
Fresno Denny’s Gets a Facelift. Giveaways This Weekend to Kick Off Event
The classic American diner will unveil a remodeled Fresno location Saturday, with giveaways for early guests. Guests will have their first opportunity to see the updated Denny's at Shaw and West avenues Saturday at 8 a.m. The first 25 guests will get a special giveaway and other guests will have...
Israel Releases 15 Palestinian Bodies as Truce Deal Shifts to Next Phase
Israel released 15 bodies of Palestinians killed during its war in Gaza, three days after recovering the remains of the last hostage, in moves mediators hope will pave the way to carrying out the next stage of U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan. Police officer Ron Gvili was one of...
A Democratic Critic of Newsom Will Run to Succeed Him
SACRAMENTO — Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat who has been the mayor of San Jose, California, since 2023, announced Thursday that he would run for California governor this year, joining a growing field of candidates that has yet to produce a clear front-runner. Although Mahan, 43, is not well known...
Merced County Authorities Arrest Three After Vandalism Leads to Ghost Gun Discovery
Three men were arrested late Monday after a vandalism report led Merced County sheriff’s deputies to an unserialized firearm and outstanding warrants, authorities said. A deputy responded at about 11:10 p.m. to the Santa Nella Trailer Park for a report of vandalism, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies...
Valley Crime Stoppers Seek Man Wanted for Identity Theft
January 29, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Yieng Yang Suspects Date of Birth: October 12, 1975 Physical Description: Asian Male, 5’ 5, 150 lbs., Bald Head, Brown Eye Charges: Identity theft Warrant Number: F26900312 Synopsis of the Case: Yieng Yang is wanted on a felony warrant...