Update on May 5, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. The Benicia Fire Department said that the Benicia Valero Refinery was brought under control at 10:38 a.m. Monday, prompting officials to lift a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Emergency crews will remain at the scene to assist with cleanup. Update on May...
Warren Buffett Will Remain Chairman at Berkshire Hathaway When New CEO Takes Over
OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of the board at Berkshire Hathaway when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over for Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026. The board of directors at the cash-rich conglomerate voted Sunday to keep the legendary 94-year-old investor as head of...
Cinco De Mayo Celebrates Resilience and Culture of Mexican People
AUSTIN, Texas — Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos, tequila and colorful displays of Mexican culture — even if they're not always the most authentic. The day falls on a Monday this year, meaning the bulk of the celebrations took place over the...
Democratic-Led States Sue to Block Trump’s Halting of Wind Projects
BOSTON (Reuters) - A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general sued on Monday in a bid to block President Donald Trump's move to suspend leasing and permitting of new wind projects, saying it threatens to cripple the wind industry and a key source of clean energy. Seventeen states and the...
Visalia Illegal Gun Operation Uncovered During Multi-Agency Arrest
Authorities uncovered an illegal firearms manufacturing operation Friday morning during a multi-agency arrest at a Visalia home, the Visalia Police Department said. Around 9:30 a.m., the Tulare Area Auto Theft Team and the Visalia Police Department arrived at a residence near Rialto Avenue and Rova Street to apprehend a wanted...
Fresno Police Seek Women Accused of Stealing $7,000 in Ulta Makeup
Fresno police are searching for two women suspected of stealing about $7,000 worth of makeup and cosmetics from an Ulta Beauty store in October 2024. According to police, the women entered the store at 6587 North Riverside Drive, selected numerous items and concealed them before leaving without paying. Got a...
Breaking Down the Warriors-Timberwolves Playoff Series
Preview capsule on the Minnesota-Golden State Western Conference semifinal series that starts Tuesday: No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, 4-1) vs. No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34, 4-3) Season series: Warriors, 3-1. Schedule: Game 1 at Minnesota, Tuesday; Game 2 at Minnesota, Thursday; Game 3 at Golden State, Saturday; Game 4...
Visalia Hit-and-Run Leaves Bicyclist Dead, Police Seek Driver
A 53-year-old bicyclist has died following a hit-and-run crash in Visalia, police reported. Officers responded around 9:45 p.m. Saturday to a report of a collision on southbound Akers Street, just south of Judy Avenue, according to the Visalia Police Department. Authorities said a vehicle struck the bicyclist and fled the...
Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside US
LOS ANGELES — President Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in a social media post Sunday that the issue posed a national security threat. Trump said he had authorized Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, to begin the...
Trump Administration Says It’ll Pay Immigrants in the US Illegally $1,000 to Leave the Country
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is going to pay immigrants in the United States illegally who’ve returned to their home country voluntarily $1,000 as it pushes forward with its mass deportation agenda. The Department of Homeland Security said in a news release Monday that it's also paying for...