(Reuters) -Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will begin decommissioning its Dragon spacecraft immediately, the billionaire said on Thursday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that the government should cancel Musk's federal contracts. NASA relies on SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station...
Erika Sandoval Gets Life Sentence in Notorious Tulare County Murder
The jealousy that consumed Erika Sandoval and fueled the murder of her former husband resulted in a 50-years-to-life prison sentence for the Visalia woman. Sandoval, 38, received the sentence Thursday in Tulare County Superior Court. A jury found her guilty of first-degree murder for the 2015 shooting death of Daniel...
Israeli Military Strikes Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
(CAIRO) (Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Thursday that it was attacking Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, and the Lebanese state news agency reported three strikes. Reuters video showed smoke billowing from the area after the first strikes on the Hezbollah stronghold in over a month. Evacuation Orders Precede...
We Are Being Governed by the Trump Organization Inc.
Wall Street analysts recently began joking that the best way to predict the behavior of President Donald Trump — and make money in the process — was by practicing the "TACO trade," which stands for "Trump always chickens out." You can always bet on Trump rolling back a reckless tariff....
Wondrous Webster Has the Makings of a Wonderful Family Member
Meet wonderful Webster, an all-around good 2-year old guy! Sometimes a straightforward, stand-up sweetheart fills the bill perfectly for fitting in as a truly great family member. When you enjoy kids, are full of bouncy fun with your siblings, don’t know what a bad mood is, and feel lots of...
Trump Threatens Musk’s Government Deals as Feud Explodes Over Tax-Cut Bill
(Reuters) -President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with companies owned by billionaire Elon Musk, as the alliance between the world's most powerful man and its richest erupted into a rancorous public fight. The feud, which exploded in spectacular fashion over the course of a few...
Fresno Police Want Your Tips to Solve Taylor Washington Homicide
Fresno police detectives want the community's help to solve the shooting death of 24-year-old Taylor Washington on April 10. When officers responded to a Shotspotter activation near Bardell and George avenues at about 5 p.m., they found Washington with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Community Regional Medical Center,...
Derek Carr Explains Mysterious Retirement. He Didn’t Want to ‘Just Take the Saints’ Money’
Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr chose retirement over collecting a paycheck while dealing with a serious shoulder injury, citing his moral compass as the deciding factor, according to ESPN. The veteran signal-caller announced his retirement May 10 after team doctors diagnosed him with a labral tear and "significant...
What Do Valley Leaders Say About Trump’s Threat to Yank High-Speed Rail Funding?
A declaration from President Donald Trump's administration that the California High Speed Rail is not "viable" is receiving a split reaction from Fresno area elected leaders. Some say the estimated $133 billion project represents more than transportation, while others say money is better spent elsewhere. What is certain: The price...
Were Cuts in Rooftop Solar Payments Legal? CA Supreme Court Hears Arguments
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case that could be pivotal to the spread of rooftop solar panels in California. Environmental and consumer advocacy groups are seeking to reverse a 2022 decision by state regulators...