The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of "blatant theft" after it seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, it said in a statement. The Venezuelan government said it would "defend its sovereignty, natural resources, and national dignity with absolute determination," and said it would denounce...
Fresno Train-Vehicle Collision Causes Traffic Disruptions
Authorities say a train collided with a vehicle Wednesday afternoon at Hammond Avenue and Effie Street in Fresno. The Fresno Police Department said the investigation is ongoing. Fresno City College sent text alerts advising people to avoid McKinley and Blackstone avenues, as well as Clinton and College avenues, due to...
Apple CEO Pushes for Changes in US Child Online Safety Bill, Citing Privacy Concerns
Apple CEO Tim Cook met U.S. House members on Wednesday to push back against federal legislation that could require the iPhone maker to authenticate users' ages and possibly collect sensitive data on children, lobbying instead to put the onus on parents to decide whether to tell app stores about a...
Fresno County Rural Transit Leader to Helm Measure C Oversight Agency
A changing of the guard means new leaders for two of Fresno County's transportation agencies. Moses Stites will lead the Fresno County Transportation Authority — the organization overseeing the multibillion-dollar transportation tax Measure C — beginning Jan. 1. On Tuesday, Stites told supervisors at their board meeting that he was...
US Weighs Hitting UN Palestinian Refugee Agency With Terrorism-Related Sanctions
Trump administration officials have held advanced discussions on hitting U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA with terrorism-related sanctions, said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, prompting serious legal and humanitarian concerns inside the State Department. The United Nations agency operates in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria,...
US Dollar Tumbles After Fed Cuts Rates, Powell Comments
The U.S. dollar fell against major peers including the euro, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates in a widely-expected move, but indicated it will likely pause its easing cycle at the next policy meeting in January. The greenback was further weighed down...
US House Backs Massive Defense Policy Bill, Senate Next
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending, paving the way for the must-pass measure to become law for a 65th straight year. The tally was 312-112 in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
Madera Police Arrest Two Suspects in Armed Robbery Case
Two men were arrested in connection to a Nov. 8 armed robbery in Madera in which a victim was shot, police said. The Madera Police Department said officers responded around 7:30 p.m. to Rancho San Miguel following the robbery. Investigators collected witness statements, video surveillance, and other evidence, which led...
Visalia Woman Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Teen
A 28-year-old Visalia woman was arrested for allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with a 15-year-old girl, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday. Detectives began investigating after receiving a report from a concerned parent on Nov. 5, alleging the teen was involved with an adult. The investigation revealed...
Candidates Line Up for Fresno County Supervisorial District 1 Race
The list of candidates seeking to run for an open Fresno County supervisor seat continues to grow. Supervisor Brian Pacheco announced he is running for state Assembly in 2026, leaving Supervisorial District 1 open. Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco also announced she is running for the Board of Supervisors. She is...