JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A U.S.-backed mechanism for getting aid into Gaza should take effect soon, Washington's envoy to Israel said on Friday ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East, without detailing how this would work with no ceasefire in place. Gaza's residents face possible famine, the U.N....
National Hummus Day Highlights New Ways to Enjoy an Old Favorite
Once a regional dish and now a beloved party dip, hummus has a lot to celebrate on National Hummus Day on May 13. Nationally, sales of this creamy chickpea dip are expected to break $1 billion annually by 2031. Bold new flavors, exciting pairings and recipe hacks reignite cravings for...
Madera Traffic Crackdown Nets 134 Citations, 1 Arrest
California Highway Patrol officers issued more than 130 citations and made one arrest Wednesday during a traffic enforcement operation targeting dangerous driving on Highway 41 and Avenue 12 in Madera. Sixteen CHP motor officers from Bakersfield, Fresno, and Merced teamed up for the effort, which ran from 8 a.m. to...
Panasonic to Cut 10,000 Jobs, Expects $900 Million in Restructuring Costs
TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic Holdings said on Friday it will cut 10,000 staff and expects to book restructuring costs of 130 billion yen ($896.06 million) this business year as part of an overhaul of the company. The electronics manufacturer will make the staff cuts mainly in the current business year,...
US Postal Service Reports $3.3 Billion Quarterly Net Loss
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service on Friday reported a net loss of $3.3 billion for the three months ending March 31 as the money-losing agency continues to hike stamp prices and look at ways to cut costs. USPS said its controllable loss was $848 million, up from $317...
Iran Agrees to Fourth Round of Indirect Nuclear Talks With US on Sunday
CAIRO (Reuters) - Iran has agreed to hold a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman, Tasnim news reported on Friday, citing a member of the Iranian team. The fourth round of negotiations, initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, was postponed, with...
Visalia Smoke Shop Shut Down After Illegal Marijuana Sales Discovered
Two men were arrested Thursday after police uncovered illegal marijuana sales at a Visalia smoke shop, authorities said. At about 5:40 p.m., the Visalia Police Department’s Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at Mooney Smoke Shop in the 1300 block of South Mooney Boulevard, police said....
How Much Has Central Unified Shelled Out to Get Rid of Its Superintendents?
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...