WASHINGTON, Jan 20 - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was considering involving Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in some capacity in her country, but did not say what role she could play. “We're talking to her and maybe we can get her involved some way. I'd love...
Fresno Crash Sends Vehicle Into Power Pole During Foggy Conditions
An early-morning crash in Fresno caused a vehicle to run off the road, strike a power pole and overturn onto its side, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Fresno office said Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHP Fresno (@chp_fresno) CHP said the crash...
US Will Soon Target Drugs Coming in by Land, Trump Says
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration would "very shortly" start targeting drugs coming into the United States by land, after he claimed strikes by U.S. forces on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean have reduced the amount of drugs coming into the U.S. by...
ICE Crackdown Creates Double-Edged Campaign Issue for Republicans and Democrats
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 - President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is fast becoming a double-edged campaign issue in November's hotly contested midterm congressional elections because of mounting public unease over aggressive tactics by federal immigration officers. After an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 7,...
US Shifts Away From Kurdish-Led Forces in Fight Against Islamic State
BEIRUT — The U.S. special envoy to Syria said Tuesday that Washington no longer needed to rely on Kurdish-led forces as its primary partner to fight the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria because the government was ready to take over security duties. The comments by the envoy, Tom Barrack,...
Three Fresno Court Commissioners Eye Judgeships as Incumbents Weigh Exits
Three Fresno County Superior Court commissioners say they are interested in running for a full judgeship — if one becomes available. And three incumbent judges could be headed for the sidelines instead of seeking re-election on the June 2 ballot. Judge John Vogt already told GV Wire he is not...
Venezuela Calls for ‘Symbolic’ Social Media Action After Trump Post
Jan 20 - Venezuela's government on Tuesday called on citizens to post its official map on social media as a "symbolic action" after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an altered image showing U.S. flags over Venezuela, as well as Canada and Greenland. The image, posted on Trump's Truth Social just...
ICE Broke Into Minnesota Home, Forced Barely Clothed Hmong Man Outside Into Snow
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, Jan 19 - A Minnesota man told Reuters on Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and forced him outside into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs. ChongLy Thao, 56, a naturalized U.S....
Netafim Hires First Woman to Lead Its North American Irrigation Arm
The Israel-based irrigation company with North American headquarters in Fresno brought on its first woman to lead operations as the company adopts new technologies and helps growers adapt to the latest challenges. Netafim named Melissa Lilze, who has been with the company more than 10 years, as senior vice president...
‘Make America Go Away’ Caps Surge in Popularity as Trump Eyes Greenland
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Bright red baseball caps reading “Make America Go Away” have surged in popularity among Danes and Greenlanders, who have adopted them as a symbol of resistance to President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. The hats, which mock the “Make America Great Again” hats worn by Trump...