Central Unified School District is embarking on a search for a new superintendent. Based on the district's recent history, the candidates who apply might want to know that it likely won't be a long-term gig, but it could come with a fabulous parting gift. The severance costs haven't been so...
Selma Bear Sighting Prompts Police, Wildlife Response
Authorities are tracking a bear spotted early Friday morning on the north side of Selma, police said. The bear was first seen near Goldridge and Allan streets, according to the Selma Police Department. Authorities said passerby last reported seeing the animal at Wright Street and Dinuba Avenue at 5:10 a.m....
Pope Leo Once Levied Criticism at Trump and Vance. MAGA Is Not Amused
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Before becoming pontiff, the first U.S.-born pope was not shy about criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance - social media musings that pulled him into the maelstrom of divided U.S. politics on Thursday as he took on leadership of the global Catholic Church. Pope...
Republicans’ Trust in Media Increases Following Trump’s Return to White House
Americans' trust in news organizations and social media has increased since last year, with Republicans driving this shift following Trump's return to office, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The study found that 53% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents now express at least some trust in national news...
Jeanine Pirro to Be Interim US Attorney for DC, Trump Says
(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jeanine Pirro, who co-hosts 'The Five' on Fox News and whose previous roles include serving as Westchester County’s assistant district attorney, will be appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Trump's first pick Ed Martin, who holds the...
Fresno Police Catch Fleeing Gang Member Who Tossed Gun Over Fence
A known gang member was arrested after allegedly fleeing from officers and tossing a firearm over a fence in southeast Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said in a Thursday statement. Officers approached three men loitering near Bond Street and Belmont Avenue, including one man identified as a known gang member,...
Suit Challenges New Rules on Children in Federal Custody Who Crossed Into US
McALLEN, Texas — Two advocacy groups for migrants filed a federal lawsuit Thursday asking the courts to halt new Trump Administration vetting procedures for reuniting children who crossed into the U.S. without their parents, saying the changes are keeping families separated longer and are inhumane. The lawsuit was filed by...
Fresno Mayor Dyer Bullish on Growth, Calls on Newsom for $200 Million
Despite a budget shortfall of at least $20 million and awaiting $200 million more promised from the state, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is bullish on growth. During his State of the City address on Thursday, Dyer said he wants to spend $900 million on 440 future city projects. Quoting from...
Rejoicing Peruvians See Pope Leo XIV as One of Their Own After His Many Years in Peru
LIMA, Peru — Peruvians were elated Thursday after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country and who they see as one of their own was elected pope. Pope Leo XIV is a dual citizen of the United States and Peru, where he first...
FEMA’s Acting Administrator Is Replaced a Day After Congressional Testimony
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency faced fresh upheaval Thursday just weeks before the start of hurricane season when the acting administrator was pushed out and replaced by another official from the Department of Homeland Security. The abrupt change came the day after Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL...