This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Brigitta Hunter started her teaching career, she had $20,000 in student loans and zero income – even though she was working nearly full time in the classroom. “We lived on my husband’s pathetic little paycheck. I don’t...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Deanna Michelle Whitworth
June 4, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Deanna Michelle Whitworth Suspects Date of Birth: December 10, 1978 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 7, 110 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Assault with a deadly weapon Warrant Number: F23902510 Synopsis of the Case: Deanna Michelle Whitworth is wanted on...
2 More Attacks on Jews Heighten Concerns About Security in and Around US Synagogues
BOULDER, Colorado — For the leaders of U.S. Jewish institutions, the recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., are stark reminders of their responsibility to remain vigilant despite years of hardening their security measures and trying to keep their people safe. Now, they're sounding the alarm for more help...
Mexican 4-Year-Old Is Granted Humanitarian Parole to Continue Receiving Lifesaving Care in US
LOS ANGELES — A 4-year-old Mexican girl who receives lifesaving medical care from a Southern California hospital was granted permission to remain in the country weeks after federal authorities said she could be deported, her family's attorneys said Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security granted the girl and her...
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Deadly California Fertility Clinic Bombing
Federal authorities arrested a suspect overnight in connection with last month's deadly bombing at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, according to a law enforcement official familiar with the matter. The suspect, a 32-year-old man from Washington state, was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy International Airport in...
Wall Street Ticks Higher as Tech Boost Offsets Economic Worries
U.S. stocks edged higher on Wednesday, as strength in technology shares offset declines driven by weak economic data that deepened concerns about the impact of the Trump administration's erratic trade policies. The U.S. services sector contracted for the first time in nearly a year in May, while businesses paid higher...
Machado and Padres Rally to Beat Giants in 10 Innings Again
SAN FRANCISCO — Manny Machado had four hits, including a two-run single that tied the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Jake Cronenworth drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th as the San Diego Padres rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night. One...
Mexico to Announce ‘Measures’ Next Week if No Deal on US Metals Tariffs
Mexico will announce measures next week if there is no agreement reached with the United States on the steel and aluminum tariffs announced, president Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday. She also called the U.S. announcement to raise the metals' tariffs to 50% from the 25% introduce in March an "unfair measure"...
Judge Lets Fresno Smoke Shop Rules Take Effect — for Now
New Fresno regulations on smoke shops will go into effect on Thursday after a federal judge declined to grant a temporary restraining order. The California Smoke Shops Association asked Judge Kirk Sherriff on Tuesday to prevent the regulations from taking place. Skeptical of the argument that the regulations presented immediate...
NOAA ‘Fully Staffed’ With Forecasters, Scientists, US Commerce Secretary Says
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told a Senate hearing that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is "fully staffed" with weather forecasters and scientists after concerns were raised about some offices losing 24-hour staffing ahead of hurricane season. "We are fully staffed with forecasters and scientists. Under no circumstances...