JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A large rally in Jerusalem marking Israel's capture of the city's east in a 1967 war descended into chaos on Monday as far-right Israeli Jews confronted and assaulted Palestinians, fellow Israelis and journalists, witnesses said. The annual "Flag March" drew thousands chanting, dancing and waving Israeli flags...
Man Shot While Driving in Visalia, Police Investigating
A man was shot while driving in Visalia shortly after midnight Monday, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. Visalia police said they received a 911 call from the victim, who reported being shot near Giddings Street and Riggin Avenue. Officers responded and found the man with a gunshot...
Visalia Man Found Hiding in Closet After Fleeing Crash Scene
A man was arrested early Monday following a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash and left a passenger with major injuries, authorities said. The incident began around 1:43 a.m. when a Visalia police officer attempted to stop a red Mercedes for speeding and running a red light near...
Why Kamala Harris Could Run for California Governor and Bypass Another White House Bid
LOS ANGELES — Many of Kamala Harris' supporters and detractors alike think she'd have better odds running for California governor rather than president a third time. There are several reasons for Harris to make a bid to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. She would immediately become the early front-runner instead...
No Yard? No Excuses—You Can Still Grow Your Own Food and Slash Your Grocery Bill
This summer, approximately 44% of families plan to grow at least some of their food in a home garden. As food prices continue to rise at grocery stores and restaurants, many Americans are getting creative about where they source their groceries. With these small-space gardening hacks, you can start a...
Palestinians to Raise Flag at WHO for the First Time After Vote
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Palestinian delegation won the right to fly their flag at the World Health Organization after a symbolic victory in a vote on Monday that its envoy hopes will lead to greater recognition within the United Nations and beyond. The proposal, brought by China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia...
Hamas Agrees to US Proposal on Gaza Ceasefire, Palestinian Official Says
CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas has agreed to a proposal by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, a Palestinian official close to the group told Reuters on Monday, paving the way for a possible end to the war with Israel. The new proposal, which sees the release of ten...
The MAGA Revolution Threatens America’s Most Innovative Place
Science sometimes advances not by design but by happenstance. Thirty years ago a graduate student in chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was describing a bottleneck in his work over drinks at a bar in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A Harvard student heard and suggested a solution using microchip manufacturing...
Urban Fires Can Mean Long Trips for Helicopters to Get Water. One Firefighter Had a Better Idea
CABAZON, Calif. — Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling to get water from a street hydrant in time to stay ahead of flames moving up a ridge. A helicopter flew in...
Clovis Memorial Run Brings the Community Together, Supports Senior Programs
The annual Clovis Memorial Run brought runners and walkers to the new Clovis Senior Activity Center on May 24, featuring multiple races that raised funds for senior programs. The event kicked off at 7:25 a.m. with the national anthem, followed by a kids' run, senior Walk and Roll, and the...