Update: The Fresno Police Department has reported that the man has been found safe. Original Story A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 74-year-old man, the Fresno Police Department said. Martine Samaniego was last seen about 4:40 p.m. Thursday near Willow and Church avenues, police said. He left the...
New California Laws Rewrite Car-Buying Rules With Return Policy and Pricing Reforms
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers made major changes to the state’s car-buying rules this year, including a controversial rewrite of the state law that allows buyers to get their money back if they are sold a defective vehicle and a right...
Silver Crosses $76 Mark While Gold, Platinum Stretch Record Highs
Silver breached the $76 mark for the first time on Friday, while gold and platinum hit record highs, buoyed by expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions that fueled safe-haven demand. Spot silver jumped 6% to $76.24 per ounce, as of 12:03 p.m. ET (17:03 GMT), after...
Visalia Fire Officials Remind Public Only “Safe and Sane” Fireworks Are Legal
As residents prepare to celebrate the New Year, the Visalia Fire Department is reminding the public that illegal fireworks are not allowed within the city. Fire officials said first-offense fines for illegal fireworks start at $2,000 and urged residents to celebrate safely by using only approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks....
Fresno Rain Isn’t Done. Forecast Calls for Thunderstorms
Fresno won't start drying out yet, as the National Weather Service predicts an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Friday. The forecast also includes two longshots: a less than 5% chance of damaging winds and a less than 2% probability of a tornado. However, NWS Hanford notes that...
Oil Falls $1 on Looming Supply Glut, Hopes for Ukraine Peace Deal
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut and a reduced war risk premium, amid hopes of a Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump. Brent crude futures...
US Airlines Cancel Over 1,000 Flights Due to Winter Storm Warnings
Airlines in the United States have canceled or delayed thousands of flights during peak holiday travel on Friday due to severe winter storm warnings, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. A total of 1,097 flights were canceled and 3,608 delayed as of 12:00 p.m. ET, the website said. The National...
Merced County Crash Prompts CHP Warning About Fatigued Driving
A California Highway Patrol officer responded Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 near Winton Parkway after one of the drivers said they were feeling sleepy, authorities said. The CHP warned that driving while fatigued is dangerous, noting that tired drivers have slower reaction times, reduced focus and impaired...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jimmy Anastacio Rivera
December 26, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jimmy Anastacio Rivera Suspects Date of Birth: October 6, 1983 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 250 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Domestic violence Warrant Number: F22907279 Synopsis of the Case: Jimmy Anastacio Rivera is wanted on a...
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians
The United States launched a number of strikes against the Islamic State group in northwestern Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, the latest U.S. military campaign against a nonstate adversary — in this case, Islamic jihadis who the president asserts have been slaughtering Christians. Trump said in a post on...