The U.S. oil and gas giant Chevron has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas. The move, set to take place over the next five years, represents a major shift for the company with deep roots in California. According to the company's release,...
Silicon Valley Tech Executive Falls Victim to $400,000 Real Estate Cyber Scam
A Silicon Valley executive fell victim to a sophisticated cybercrime scheme, losing $400,000 while attempting to purchase a home. Rana Robillard, a 25-year veteran of tech companies, received what appeared to be a legitimate email from her mortgage broker with instructions to wire a down payment. Unbeknownst to her, the...
World Reacts to Killing of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran
Countries around the world gave their reaction to the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Al Jazeera reported. The Palestinian group governing Gaza and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed his death. Hamas condemned the killing, with senior official Sami Abu Zuhri calling it a severe escalation...
Expert Warns Haniyeh Assassination Could Derail Ceasefire Talks, U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Trita Parsi, Ph.D, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, spoke with CNN about the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and the potential risks of escalation. Parsi suggested that the strike could hinder ceasefire negotiations, disrupt the prospects of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, ignite a larger...
Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia Faces Resignation Calls Amid Allegations
The Kern County Democratic Party has demanded that Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia step down from his position on the city council. This call comes in response to allegations about the mayor on social media. The San Joaquin Valley Sun reported about "a social media post alleging the Kern County mayor...
Health Officials Warn of Valley Fever Outbreak Linked to Lightning in a Bottle Festival
The California Department of Public Health has issued a health alert after five attendees of the Lightning in a Bottle festival were diagnosed with Valley fever. The event, which drew over 20,000 people to Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, has raised concerns about potential exposure to the respiratory infection....
Fresno State Exceeds 1 Million Hours of Community Service for 15th Straight Year
Dr. Matthew Jendian was given a task nearly 30 years ago to incorporate service-learning into his sociology courses at Fresno State. Sure, why not, the new adjunct professor thought at the time. After he taught his first service-learning class, he noticed a change in his students — they were even...
House Republicans Slam Trump’s ‘Worst Choice’ for VP Pick JD Vance
Some House Republicans are privately criticizing former President Trump's choice of Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate, expressing concerns about Vance's foreign policy positions, lack of experience, and inability to expand the Republican coalition,. Speaking anonymously to The Hill, several GOP lawmakers voiced their disapproval. One Republican stated,...
Companies Cut Prices to Boost Sales, Consumers Respond
Companies across various sectors are offering deep discounts this summer, and consumers are eagerly taking advantage, NBC News reports. From retail giants like Amazon and Best Buy to airlines and fast-food chains, businesses are slashing prices to attract price-conscious customers. The Strategy Appears to Be Working The U.S. economy grew...
Wildfire Explodes Near Chico, Prompting Widespread Evacuations
Noon, Thursday, July 25, Update: A 42-year-old Chico man was arrested Thursday morning by CalFire arson investigators on suspicion of starting the Park Fire, the Butte County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. The man's identity will be released later Thursday, authorities said. Butte County District Attorney Mike...