WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday making official his vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters in a briefing. Trump on Friday announced that he would increase tariffs on the two metals from 25% to...
California Inmate Gets Five Years for Role in Drone Drug Smuggling Scheme
A California inmate was sentenced Monday to five years in prison for helping orchestrate a drone smuggling operation that delivered drugs and other contraband into a state prison, federal prosecutors said. Michael Ray Acosta, 48, used a contraband cellphone from inside Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga to coordinate several...
Millions Invested in Land for Innovation Village. Will It Be a Fresno Game-Changer?
An empty lot in southeast Fresno could soon be home to "Innovation Village." A southern California developer is investing millions to turn the land into buildings that will serve as a hub to research and develop health care, construction, and cyber security technology. It will also include housing for the...
Trump Threatens California With Fines After Trans Athlete Wins Girls’ State Titles
President Donald Trump announced plans to levy heavy financial penalties against California following a transgender student's dual championship wins at the state track and field finals over the weekend, USA Today reported. The president took to Truth Social early Monday, warning of "large scale fines" after AB Hernandez secured first...
Fresno Police Arrest Parolee After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff
A 23-year-old parolee was arrested Sunday evening in southeast Fresno after a standoff and officer-involved shooting that began when he brandished a handgun at officers and attempted to flee, authorities said. Around 5:35 p.m., Fresno police officers were conducting a follow-up investigation near Sierra Vista and Turner avenues. They were...
Schwarzenegger Tells Environmentalists Dismayed by Trump to ‘Stop Whining’ and Get to Work
VIENNA — Arnold Schwarzenegger has a message for environmentalists who despair at the the approach of President Donald Trump's administration: "Stop whining and get to work." The new U.S. administration has taken an ax to Biden-era environmental ambitions, rolled back landmark regulations, withdrawn climate project funding and instead bolstered support...
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Passes ‘Sinners’ to Become 2nd Highest Grossing Film of 2025
"Lilo & Stich" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" dominated the box office charts again after fueling a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. Theaters in the U.S. and Canada had several new films to offer this weekend as well, including Sony's family friendly "Karate Kid: Legends" and the A24 horror movie "Bring...
Fresno Unified’s Misty Her Says She Was Assaulted. Police Have No Reports
Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her recently said a Facebook post from the Fresno Teachers Association led to her being physically assaulted. "That post caused things to happen to me physically," Her told ABC 30. "People were coming up to me and physically putting hands on me and referencing the post."...
Fresno County Active Wildfire Grows to 45 Acres
A wildland fire burning in the Yokuts Valley grew to 45 acres on Tuesday, CalFire reported. The blaze, dubbed the 'FORD' Incident, was first reported in the area of Kings Canyon Road near Crawford Avenue. Battalion Chief 31 was the first to arrive and initially reported approximately 10 acres burning...
In Wake of Deep Cuts, NOAA Says It Will Hire for ‘Mission-Critical’ Weather Service Positions
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday it will hire for "mission-critical field positions" amid expert warnings that the National Weather Service has been cut too sharply just as hurricane season arrives. An agency spokesperson said in a statement the positions will be advertised under a temporary reprieve from...