President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day ceasefire and said the next meeting between the United States and Iran may take place over the weekend, adding to optimism that the Iran war may be nearing an end. Trump told reporters outside the...
Kern County Highway 223 Closed After Big Rig Fire
Highway 223 is fully closed between General Beale Road and Highway 58 due to a big rig fire, according to Caltrans. The closure was reported Thursday. Officials said there is no estimated time of opening at this time. No additional details about the fire or any injuries were immediately available....
Fresno County Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Selma Homicide Case
Fresno County authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects and locating a vehicle believed to be connected to a 2017 homicide in Selma. On Aug. 31, 2017, officers with the Selma Police Department responded to reports of gunfire in the 1400 block of Mill Street near Olive...
Two Magicians Warn the US Supreme Court About Junk Science
Penn Jillette, the talkative member of the magic act Penn & Teller, knows that people will find the duo’s new project a little surprising. It is a U.S. Supreme Court brief filed last month urging the justices to hear an appeal from Charles Don Flores, a death row inmate in...
Fresno Police to Conduct DUI Patrols on Saturday Night
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Saturday, targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Officials reminded the public that impairment is not limited to alcohol, noting that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with driving. Authorities said drivers...
Police Investigate Bomb Threat at Chicago-Area Home of Pope Leo’s Brother
Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials. A bomb threat was reported Wednesday evening at the home of John Prevost in New Lenox, Illinois, according to media outlets that cited police....
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jonathan Royce Ferguson
April 16, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jonathan Royce Ferguson Suspects Date of Birth: June 5, 1976 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 7, 170 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Petty theft with priors Warrant Number: F25905981 Synopsis of the Case: Jonathan Royce Ferguson is wanted...
Pilots Went Viral for Meowing on the Radio. The FAA Was Not Amused.
The pilots, from the sound of it, seemed to be having some fun. “Meow,” one pilot said over the radio. “Meow,” a second pilot responded. Air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, it appeared, were not feeling feline. “You guys, you need to be professional pilots,” one air...
California Governor Candidates Ought to Get Serious About Pressing Issues
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt departure from the campaign for governor due to revelations about sexual transgressions leaves nine men and women remaining as serious contenders for spots on the November ballot. So far their campaigns have produced a scattershot...
Fed Chair Nominee Warsh’s Disclosures Don’t Comply with Senate Ethics Rules: Sen. Warren
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday said she believes the holes in Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures of his more than $100 million in assets do not pass muster with Senate ethics rules and add to reasons his confirmation hearing set for Tuesday should be delayed. "This...