A Madera man was arrested Wednesday on federal charges for being a felon in possession of a firearm and for possessing counterfeit U.S. Postal Service keys, authorities announced. Brian Hindman, 49, was taken into custody after officers arrested him on an outstanding state warrant for burglary on July 25, in...
Valley Hospitals Get Mixed Scores From Feds. See How Your Hospital Fared
Three San Joaquin Valley hospitals – one in Fresno, one in Modesto and one in Bakersfield – received the lowest scores among 20 hospitals in the region in annual ratings issued this month by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Downtown Fresno’s 685-bed Community Regional Medical Center, the 394-bed...
Taylor Ward’s Home Run Surge Fueled by Hard Work, Fresno State Roots
Taylor Ward is having a career year in the power department. He says his hard work is finally paying off. "Over time you learn yourself. You learn what makes you click. And I think this year is just a testament to that, just going through the struggles and learning from...
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Arrested for Throwing Sandwich at US Agent, Source Says
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury declined to indict a former Justice Department staffer who was arrested for throwing a sandwich at a federal law enforcement agent during U.S. President Donald Trump's crime crackdown in Washington, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Wednesday. U.S. prosecutors had sought...
Planned Visit by US Envoy Sparks Protests in Southern Lebanon
Hundreds of people protested in southern Lebanon on Wednesday against a planned visit by U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack, a day after the envoy stirred anger in the country by publicly scolding Lebanese reporters. Lebanon's state news agency said Barrack's visit to Tyre and the border town of Khiyam had been...
Tensions Between Some Tahoe Residents and Wildlife Workers Become Unbearable
Hope, a mama bear who wanders South Lake Tahoe and her cub, Bounce, are creating quite a stir in the picturesque Sierra destination. According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Hope is responsible for at least 12 home invasions in the past month. In addition, SF Gate reports...
California’s Environmental Agency Investigated by US Justice Department
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday said it had opened an investigation into employment practices at California's Environmental Protection Agency. The investigation is aimed at determining whether the agency "may be engaged in employment practices that discriminate based on race, sex, color, or national origin," the department said in a...
California Republican Leader Calls for ‘Two State Solution’ Amid Redistricting Fight
California’s top Assembly Republican is pushing a plan to divide the state in two, describing it as a “two state solution” to ongoing redistricting battles, Politico reported. Assemblymember James Gallagher of Yuba City said Tuesday that his proposal would create a new state including most of Northern California, the Sierra...
Fresno Police Find Two Narcotics Labs, Firearms in Southeast Home
Fresno police discovered two separate narcotics labs, multiple firearms, and fully functioning slot machines during a probation compliance check at a home near Pontiac Way and Minnewawa Avenue. Officers from the Southeast District conducted the check after initial resistance at the door, the Fresno Police Department said on Wednesday. Once...
Fresno County Garnet Fire Grows to More Than 9,000 Acres in Sierra National Forest
The Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra National Forest has grown to 9,170 acres with no containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Wednesday. Fresno County officials announced Tuesday that Avocado Lake Park will be closed as crews respond to the fire. Cal Fire reported evacuation orders for zones K27, K30,...