WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump privately urged House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson during a phone call on Wednesday to raise the top tax rate and close the carried interest loophole in upcoming legislation, a person familiar with the conversation said on Thursday. Trump and Johnson spoke as the...
Fresno Police Plan 10-Hour Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation for Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation Saturday aimed at cracking down on dangerous driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk. The enforcement effort will take place from noon to 10 p.m. and focus on violations such as speeding, illegal turns, failing to yield to...
Freeman’s Bases-Loaded Triple Helps Dodgers Beat Marlins
MIAMI — Freddie Freeman singled twice and hit a bases-loaded triple and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 10-1 on Wednesday. Freeman drove in four runs and extended his hitting streak to 12 games as the MLB-leading Dodgers (25-12) took two of three at Miami and won their...
Robbie Ray Pitches 6 Effective Innings as the Giants Beat the Cubs
CHICAGO — Robbie Ray pitched six sparkling innings, Wilmer Flores had three hits and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Wednesday. Ray (5-0) allowed one run and three hits in his second straight win. Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers each got three outs before Ryan Walker...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Xzavier Isaha McGee
May 8, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Xzavier Isaha McGee Suspects Date of Birth: January 17, 2000 Physical Description: Black male, 5'6", 130 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Failure to register as a sex registrant Warrant Number: H1905881 If you know where Xzavier Isaha McGee...
Fresno Author Teams Up With Valley Children’s to Help Kids Know More About Epilepsy
A local author has partnered with Valley Children's Hospital to support children with epilepsy and foster understanding of the condition. "Room for Friends: A Story to Empower Kids with Epilepsy," by Fresno author Susie Harder, allows readers to become the main character as they navigate an escape room-themed adventure. The...
‘Gov. Greg Abbott, How Dare You? Officials in Texas Clash Over Gaza Resolution
The San Marcos City Council voted 5-2 against a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza early Wednesday morning, following an extensive public comment session that lasted nearly seven hours. Council members Alyssa Garza and Amanda Rodriguez put forward the resolution seeking an immediate ceasefire, recognition of Palestine as a...
US Cardinal Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first American pontiff. Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica around 70 minutes after...
State Bar’s Botched Exam for New Lawyers Is CA’s Latest Entry to the Hall of Shame
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Is there something in California’s water that induces the state’s bureaucrats to make boneheaded errors of judgment? It would seem so, given the sorry history of monumental screwups. Many of the state government’s wrongheaded actions involve abortive efforts...
I Applaud Fresno Unified’s New Focus, but the Plan Needs Work
As a general rule, going backwards doesn’t help you make progress. And yet, when it comes to student achievement in America’s public schools, moving in reverse has recently become an acceptable strategy in several states. Jessica Grose spells this out in “Nobody Wants to Be Responsible for Dismal K-12 Test...