WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of State...
Trump Pardons Tax Cheat After Mother Attends $1 Million Dinner
WASHINGTON — As Paul Walczak awaited sentencing early this year, his best hope for avoiding prison time rested with the newly inaugurated president. Walczak, a former nursing home executive who had pleaded guilty to tax crimes days after the 2024 election, submitted a pardon application to President Donald Trump around...
Eight More Drowning Deaths Added to Kern River Warning Signs
Early bird Memorial Day weekend traffic barely slowed as it passed the small group of media and Kern County Sheriff’s Office personnel gathered under two sad and cautionary signs at the mouth of the Kern River canyon. The group gathers every year at the start of this weekend, the unofficial...
Caitlin Clark Will Miss at Least Two Weeks With Quad Strain
The Indiana Fever will be without star guard Caitlin Clark for at least two weeks as she deals with a strained left quad. The reigning Rookie of the Year was injured while playing against New York on Saturday. If Clark does end up returning in two weeks, that would put her on...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: David Sanchez Montes
May 27, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: David Sanchez Montes Suspects Date of Birth: August 20, 1975 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 6’ 1, 265 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F24906269 Synopsis of the Case: David Sanchez Montes is wanted on a felony, no-bail...
Trump Threatens Action as Clovis Prepares for CIF State Track Championships
The California Interscholastic Federation State Track and Field Championships are set to take place this weekend at Buchanan High School, drawing athletes from across California — and national attention due to the participation of a transgender athlete. AB Hernandez, a junior at Jurupa Valley High School, has been a central...
Giants Are No Match for the Tigers’ Montero and Greene
DETROIT— Keider Montero pitched five scoreless innings and Riley Greene drove in two runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Monday. Montero (2-1) entered the game with a 5.28 ERA in six games, but held the Giants to one hit and two walks while...
Fresno Police Arrest 20 for DUI During Enforcement Operation
Twenty drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a Fresno Police Department enforcement operation on Saturday, authorities said. First-time DUI offenders face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, in addition to a suspended license, according to police. The department said it will conduct another...
Ireland to Press Ahead With Trade Ban on Israeli-Occupied Areas
DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland's cabinet gave its formal backing on Tuesday to drafting legislation on restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, but the bill is unlikely to be passed by parliament until later in the year. While Ireland does very little trade with the settlements, Prime Minister...
Ohtani’s Great May Continues as He Hits Leadoff HR in 2nd Straight Game
CLEVELAND — There aren't many times when you can say Shohei Ohtani is improving. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is having a great May after not finding his power stroke until June 1 most seasons. Ohtani has hit a leadoff homer in consecutive games for the second time in...