People began lining up as early as 5 a.m. Tuesday to see Danny Trejo speak at Fresno City College, and ended up packing the Old Administration Building. The 80-year-old actor reflected on a life shaped by addiction and incarceration. Now 57 years sober, Trejo delivered a message centered on responsibility...
Forecast Record Electricity Demand to Test Largest US Power Grid, Blackout Chances Rise
Transmission line congestion on the largest U.S. power grid is expected to soar on Thursday as the PJM Interconnection forecasts record winter power demand ahead of the weekend, boosting electricity prices and raising the chances for rolling blackouts. Congestion prevents the cheapest electricity being delivered to homes and businesses, forcing...
What to Know About Ilhan Omar, the Lawmaker Attacked in Minnesota
Ilhan Omar, the Democratic member of Congress who was attacked at a public event in Minnesota on Tuesday, has come under fire for years, including from President Donald Trump. “I’ve survived war. And I’m definitely going to survive intimidation and whatever these people think they can throw at me,” Omar...
US Agents Involved in Latest Minneapolis Shooting Put on Leave, MS NOW Reports
Federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, MS NOW reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed source. (Reporting by Susan Heavey)
Trump Administration Rolls out ‘Trump Accounts’ for Babies as Part of Affordability Pitch
President Donald Trump on Wednesday is rolling out his investment accounts for babies in the United States, with more than 500,000 families already signed up, top officials said. The White House is setting up these investments account for newborns in the next three years with initial government investment, a push...
Trump to Put Zeldin in Charge of Permits to Rebuild After California Wildfires
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will put Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin in charge of helping homeowners get permits to rebuild after the California wildfires last January "I'm going to put you in charge of getting permits. I think we're going to override the local authorities," Trump...
Hanford Schools Briefly Locked Down Wednesday Due to Nearby Police Activity
Three Hanford schools were briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday morning because of police activity in the area, authorities said. The City of Hanford and the Hanford Police Department said John F. Kennedy, Lee Richmond, and Shelly Baird schools were locked down as a precaution for student safety. Officials said the...
Fresno Police Will Conduct DUI Patrols Saturday Night
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols Saturday from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Police reminded the public that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol, noting that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with driving and warning drivers...
Gold Tops $5,300 for First Time on Dollar Weakness Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices climbed above $5,300 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, driven by economic uncertainty and a weakening U.S. dollar, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision amid increasing concerns over its independence. Spot gold was up 1.7% at $5,278.28 an ounce by 11:05 a.m. ET (1605...
Initial DHS Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, Contradicting Noem
WASHINGTON — A preliminary review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s internal watchdog office found that Alex Pretti was shot by two federal officers after resisting arrest, but did not indicate that he brandished a weapon during the encounter, according to an email sent to Congress and reviewed by The...