Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the murder last month of the right-wing U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk was "disgusting" and proof that there was a deep divide in American society. — (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Lucy Papachristou)
New California Law Limits HOA Fines to $100 a Violation
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. An ornate balcony or quirky garage door might be in reach for more Californians as homeowners associations across the state are being forced to govern without the power of exorbitant fees to enforce regulations. Millions of California residents...
Egypt Working to Convince Hamas to Accept Trump Plan, Says Foreign Minister
PARIS — Egypt's foreign minister said on Thursday that Cairo was working with Qatar and Turkey to convince Hamas to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, and warned the conflict would escalate if the militant group refused. Speaking at the French Institute...
Fresno Fright Nights to Unleash Six Acres of Scares at Island Water Park
A new Halloween attraction is set to rattle the region on Friday as Fresno Fright Nights opens its gates for the 2025 season. The haunt, running through Nov. 1, spans six acres at Island Water Park and features multiple haunted zones, eerie passageways, and Hollywood-level special effects. The event is...
Target Stores in California to Stay Open for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Midnight Release
More than two dozen Target stores in California will stay open late Thursday, Oct. 2, for the midnight release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Here's what you need to know about the participating stores, how the midnight release works, and the exclusive items available. Which...
Charlie Kirk Fallout Hits California Schools as 20 Teachers Face Discipline for Comments
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. At least 20 teachers in California’s K-12 schools are facing disciplinary action after they made derogatory comments about right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination last month. Most of the disciplinary investigations are based...
Madera County Authorities Arrest Man After Seizing Cocaine, Fentanyl Pills, Gun and Cash
A 29-year-old man was arrested after detectives seized drugs, a firearm and cash during a narcotics warrant this week, authorities said. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office said its Narcotic Enforcement Team, known as MADNET, served the warrant in the city of Madera. Detectives reported finding 16 grams of cocaine, suspected...
US Government Shutdown Threatens Food-Aid Program for Low-Income Americans
WASHINGTON — Crucial food assistance for about 6.7 million low-income Americans has been put in jeopardy by a federal government shutdown that the deeply divided U.S. Congress shows no signs of resolving swiftly. The threat to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, illustrates...
Juvenile Bicyclist Hit by Car Near Fresno’s Herndon and Palm Avenues
A juvenile riding a bicycle was struck by a car Wednesday evening at Herndon and Palm avenues, Fresno police said. The call came in at 5:16 p.m. after the juvenile was hit while changing lanes, according to police. Police said the juvenile, the bike, and the car were all unharmed....
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Is Ready for His Close-up After a Productive Summer
KATOWICE, Poland — It was midmorning, and one of the best basketball players in the world was in the middle of leading his tiny country deeper into the European basketball championships. Twenty-seven floors above the hotel lobby, Luka Doncic walked to the table near the floor-length windows, plopped down on...