Federal prosecutors accused a man in Minnesota of threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi by posting an image on TikTok offering a $45,000 reward to harm her, according to a criminal complaint filed this month. The man, Tyler Maxon Avalos, 29, posted an image with a target on Bondi’s forehead along...
Israel’s Netanyahu Orders Immediate ‘Powerful Attacks’ in Gaza
JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military on Tuesday to immediately "carry out powerful attacks" in Gaza after accusing the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire agreement in the Palestinian territory. A statement by Netanyahu's office said he had ordered the attacks but did not specify...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Michelle Elizabeth Daugherty
October 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Michelle Elizabeth Daugherty Suspects Date of Birth: October 9, 1984 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 9, 150 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Possession of firearm by a felon Warrant Number: F25904931 Synopsis of the Case: Michelle Elizabeth Daugherty...
Hearing for Teen Accused in Caleb Quick Killing Continued to 2026
The teenager accused in the killing of Caleb Quick appeared in court Tuesday morning for the first time since Aug. 25. Family members of both the suspect and the victim were present during the hearing. Attorneys on both sides agreed to continue the hearing until Jan. 8, 2026. Tuesday’s hearing...
California Latinos Take Pride in Casting Ballots in Person. ICE Could Deter Them
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As in-person voting begins in California’s special election on redistricting, Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly asserted that the Trump administration could send immigration agents to polling places in an attempt to intimidate voters and depress turnout. The governor’s...
CA State Retirement Fund Lost 71% of $468M Put in Clean Energy, Won’t Say How
The California Public Employees' Retirement System for state employees lost 71% of its $468 million investment in a clean energy and technology private equity fund, state records show, but CalPERS won’t explain how. These losses are a major problem for California taxpayers, who at least for now are the backstop...
Microsoft, OpenAI Reach New Deal Valuing OpenAI at $500 Billion
Microsoft and OpenAI reached a deal to allow the ChatGPT maker to restructure itself into a public benefit corporation, valuing OpenAI at $500 billion and giving it more freedom in its business operations. The deal removes a major constraint on raising capital for OpenAI that has existed since 2019, when...
Who Will Start at Quarterback for Fresno State vs. Boise State?
The best on-field Fresno State performance perhaps in Saturday’s unprecedented 23-0 loss to San Diego State was by the university's marching band. They excelled with tunes such as “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi and “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky” by Johnny Cash. As to the football, Bulldogs coach...
Powerful Kern Water Agency Hires Its New Manager at Eye-Popping Salary
The Kern County Water Agency hired its own former board president as its new general manager last week at an annual base salary of $525,000. Eric Averett, who apparently resigned his board seat Oct. 8 though that wasn’t announced until Thursday, will assume his new duties Nov. 24, according to the employment agreement unanimously...
New US Strikes Kill 14 Alleged Drug Traffickers, Mexico Leads Rescue of Survivor
A series of U.S. strikes against suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific killed 14 alleged drug traffickers and left one survivor, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, the latest operation in President Donald Trump's counter-drug campaign. The strikes in the Pacific come against the backdrop of a...