This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Former Gov. Jerry Brown once referred to overhauling the California Environmental Quality Act as “the Lord’s work” because, he said, it made building much-needed things — housing, transportation improvements, water storage, etc. — too difficult and too expensive....
Trump Says Talks With Canada off After Ad Invokes Reagan as Free-Trader
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Friday after terminating trade talks over a Canadian political advertisement that used Republican icon Ronald Reagan saying tariffs cause trade wars and economic disaster. Trump, who imposed import tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and autos earlier this year, called the video...
Is AG Bonta’s Proposed Blackjack Ban the End for Fresno Cardrooms?
A new proposal to ban blackjack in California has cardroom owners and employees alike saying the change in regulations will put thousands of people out of work, and cost state and local governments millions of dollars while creating a monopoly for Indian gaming casinos. By mid-to-late 2026, new rules from...
Arson Suspect in Deadly Los Angeles Palisades Fire Pleads Not Guilty
LOS ANGELES — The man accused of deliberately setting the blaze that grew into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, killing 12 people and incinerating thousands of homes, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to three federal arson-related charges. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with "maliciously" starting...
Trump Says Private Donor Gave $130 Million to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a wealthy private donor has provided $130 million to the U.S. government to cover potential shortfalls in military salaries caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Speaking at a White House event, Trump praised the wealthy donor as a patriot and a “friend of...
Wall Street Ends Higher Amid Mixed Earnings, Trump-Xi Meeting Confirmed
NEW YORK — Wall Street advanced on Thursday as investors mulled a mixed batch of corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical concerns. All three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher, with tech strength nudging the Nasdaq into the lead. But the small-cap Russell 2000 was the clear outperformer. The indexes gained...
Putin Says Russia Will Never Bow to US Pressure, Warns on Missiles
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other foreign power, and cautioned that it would deliver an "overwhelming" response to any military strikes deep inside Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit Russia's two biggest oil companies...
Meet the Plucky Kitten With a Gentle Soul and Playful Spark
Cali is a young blind kitten who’s as independent as she is affectionate. She enjoys the company of her two kitten friends but also loves her quiet moments — lounging near her human or perched up high in her favorite cat tree, taking in the world around her. She has...
DUI Crash Sends Power Lines Across Road, Fresno Area CHP Reports
A driver is lucky to be alive after crashing into a power pole while reportedly at more than twice the legal alcohol limit in Fresno, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The collision sent power lines across the car and the roadway. The driver remained inside the vehicle until first...
What Went Wrong When Marines Fired Over I-5? CA Leaders Demand Answers
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton Saturday led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5, striking two California Highway Patrol vehicles. An artillery shell exploded over the freeway during...