This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. We all know of mom-and-pop shops run by couples who share the workload and, if lucky, become integral to the communities they serve. Until recently my husband, Norm Benson, and I were mom-and-pop operators of a water treatment...
Fellow Clovis Councilmember, Public Bash Pearce Over Trans Athlete
Correction: The original headline conveyed that multiple councilmembers opposed Councilmember Diane Pearce's views — the headline was corrected to reflect only one opposed. The fallout over a transgender athlete competing in last weekend's state track and field championships in Clovis spilled into council chambers on Monday. Councilmember Diane Pearce was...
Musk Calls Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill ‘a Disgusting Abomination’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Elon Musk on Tuesday amplified his criticism of the sweeping tax and spending bill that President Donald Trump has been pushing fellow Republicans in Congress to embrace, calling it a "disgusting abomination" that will increase the deficit. "I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore," the...
US Tariffs Could Put Air Safety at Risk, Aerospace and Airline Industries Warn
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts could put air safety and the supply chain at risk or trigger other unintended consequences, groups representing global aerospace companies and U.S. airlines warned on Tuesday. The industry already faces 10% tariffs on nearly all imported planes...
Trump to Sign Order Doubling Metals Tariffs, White House Says
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...