WASHINGTON — The United States’ greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4% in 2025 after two years of decline amid a resurgence of coal power, according to estimates published Tuesday by the Rhodium Group, a research firm. The researchers identified two main reasons for the uptick. U.S. electricity demand grew at...
Fresno County Officials Condemn Attacks on ICE, Urge Support for Law Enforcement
Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld and several local elected officials on Tuesday called on leaders nationwide to condemn attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, arguing that political rhetoric and California’s sanctuary laws have increased risks to law enforcement and the public. At a press conference at the Fresno County...
Community Medical Center Hospital Fined for ‘Avoidable Death’ of New Mother
Two Community Medical Centers’ hospitals were forced to pay nearly $200,000 in 2025 for penalties related to patient harm and death, Merced Sun-Star reported Monday. Clovis Community Medical Center was fined $100,000 in February for an “immediate jeopardy” related to the avoidable death of a mother one week after giving...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Armed Home Invasion Robbery
Fresno police arrested a suspect and recovered a firearm following a home invasion robbery reported early Sunday in northeast Fresno. Officers responded shortly after 6 a.m. to a residence in the 10,000 block of North Satin Nickel Drive for reports of possible shots fired. While officers were en route, a...
Grizzlies Want Fans to ‘Ride Wit Me’ When Nelly Headlines Fresno’s Tequila Fest 2026
How hot it will be May 2 remains to be seen, but when Nelly comes to headline the fourth annual Tequila Fest, he may let you know — as well as what to do about the heat. The Fresno Grizzlies announced Tuesday that the popular 2000s rapper will headline the...
Merced Traffic Stop on Highway 99 Leads to Rifle, Suspected Meth Discovery
A traffic stop on Highway 99 in Merced led to the discovery of a rifle and suspected drugs, the California Highway Patrol said on Tuesday. CHP officers stopped a vehicle traveling southbound near Le Grand Road for following another car too closely. During the stop, an officer noticed signs of...
Merced County Man Arrested After Shooting Dog, Forcing Burial at Gunpoint
A Winton man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his dog, then forcing another person at gunpoint to bury the animal, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Animal Services received a report Monday of an animal cruelty incident that occurred at a residence in Winton. The reporting party...
Fresno Council Seeks To Expand Former Councilmember’s Consulting Contract
Blong Xiong has done such a good job consulting for the city of Fresno that two Fresno city councilmembers say they want him to do more. Xiong, a former city councilmember, signed a $48,000, one-year contract July 2025 to provide outreach services, including helping Hmong businesses access city resources, assisting...
US Posts Record $145 Billion December Deficit as Outlays Outpace Receipts
The U.S. government posted a $145 billion budget deficit for December, up 67% or $58 billion from a year earlier due to record outlays that were inflated by calendar shifts in benefit payments and receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday. The report showed that revenue growth from President Donald...
Oil Prices Jump on Possible Iranian Supply Disruption
Oil prices surged by more than 2% on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible increased supply from Venezuela. Brent futures jumped by $1.57, or 2.5%, to $65.44 a barrel by 1:22 p.m. EST (1822 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed $1.59, or about...