Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer knew the city likely would not receive $200 million for downtown revitalization from the state budget — funding unfulfilled from a 2023 pledge of $250 million. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his May revise on Wednesday. The updated budget included nothing...
Feds Charge Two Men in Email Scam Pulled on Fresno County
A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment Thursday against Jafaar September Nyangoro, 52, of Franklin, Tennessee, and Peter Bah Acha, 45, of Berlin, Germany, in connection with a $1.5 million fraud engineered against Fresno County. The grand jury charged Nyangoro and Acha with conspiracy and wire fraud, Acting U.S....
Fresno Officials Urge Parole Board to Deny Release of Convicted ‘Tower Rapist’
Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Mayor Jerry Dyer, survivor Mirna Garcia, and other officials will join local and state leaders in a news conference on Friday to oppose parole for convicted serial rapist Rudolph Martin Acosta, officials announced. Acosta, now 59, was sentenced to 78 years in state prison...
Clovis Mayor’s Breakfast Hot Topics: Elections, Measure C, ‘Way of Life’
Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua is urging the public to participate in the city's new-style council elections and shaping its growth. "You must hold us accountable to make sure that who you elect always places the city of Clovis above any of our own individual districts," Mouanoutoua said at the Clovis...
Ben & Jerry’s Founder Arrested at Senate Hearing After Protesting War in Gaza
One of the founders of Ben & Jerry’s, Ben Cohen, was arrested Wednesday in Washington, D.C., after he interrupted a Senate committee hearing to protest Congress’ funding for Israel’s military as it wages war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Cohen, 74, was among a group of protesters that disrupted...
Trump Navigates Iran Nuclear Talks. Should US Insist on Zero Enrichment?
President Trump is optimistic about nuclear negotiations with Iran, telling reporters that "very good things" are happening and praising Iranian officials for being "very reasonable." This positive sentiment has been echoed by Iranian diplomats, with Iran's foreign minister describing recent discussions as "more serious" and "more detailed" than previous meetings....
WNBA Set To Tipoff Season With Teams Looking To Challenge For Title
There are no shortages of challengers to the reigning WNBA champion New York Liberty or star power across the league. A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier are some of the veterans who will share the spotlight with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers as the league, in its...
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom Tries to Rebrand Himself Ahead of Potential Presidential Run
NEW YORK — Gavin Newsom hosts President Donald Trump's allies on his podcast. He's pushing city officials to crack down on homeless encampments. And this week, he proposed limiting health care coverage for immigrants in the country illegally. Make no mistake: California's Democratic governor is appealing to the political center...
Who Is Theo Von? The ‘Manosphere’ Podcaster With Trump In Qatar
Podcaster Theo Von performed a set for U.S. troops in Qatar on Thursday where he joked about snorting drugs off a mixed-race baby and the sexuality of men in the U.S. Navy, and compared the Qatari hosts' attire to Klansman robes. His appearance preceded President Donald Trump's visit to the...
Texas Lawmaker Behind Abortion Ban Now Seeks to Clarify Life-Saving Exceptions
Texas state Sen. Bryan Hughes, who previously sponsored the state's near-total abortion ban, is now leading efforts to clarify when doctors can legally terminate pregnancies to save mothers' lives, NPR reports. "Everybody agrees that the life of the mother should be protected," said Hughes, the lead sponsor of the new...