President Donald Trump talked up his party's prospects in the election battleground of North Carolina on Friday during a speech aimed at convincing Americans that his handling of the economy is sound. Despite consumers' glum holiday mood and sagging opinion polls, Trump took a victory lap highlighting rising stock prices, lower-than-expected inflation numbers and a...
Netanyahu Plans to Brief Trump on Possible New Iran Strikes, NBC News Reports
President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any expansion of Iran's ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action, NBC News reported on Saturday. Israeli officials are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the U.S. bombed in...
US, Russian Officials to Meet in Florida for More Ukraine Talks
U.S. negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the latest talks aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to coax an agreement out of both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict. The meeting follows U.S. talks on Friday with...
Woman Killed in Madera Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash
A woman was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Madera, police said. Officers responded around 6:45 p.m. to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision near the intersection of East Kennedy Street and Tulare Street, according to the Madera Police Department. Despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian died...
How Does Newsom’s New Mental Health Court Work? Here’s What Real People Involved Say
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom two years ago launched a new program called CARE Court that gave hope to families struggling with severe mental illness. It promised to provide treatment and housing through court-supervised plans that would keep difficult-to-help individuals...
Tulare County Man Faces Felony Charges in Porterville Wire Theft
Tulare County prosecutors have filed criminal charges on Friday, Dec. 12, against a Porterville man accused of stealing copper wire from a public utility substation. Ralph Holloway, 36, is charged with felony grand theft, receiving stolen property valued over $950, and misdemeanor possession of an ingestion device, District Attorney Tim...
Ruthie Is a Shy Sweetheart Looking for a Second Chance
Ruthie is a beautiful little 1-year-old lady with a soft, delicate voice, and a heart full of love — once she decides you’ve earned it. Originally adopted as a kitten and returned through no fault of her own, Ruthie is hoping this time she’ll find her true forever home. By...
Fresno County Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing 84-Year-Old Man
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate Daniel Duarte, 84, who was last seen Dec. 7. He was last seen near the 38000 block of Willowood Lane in Squaw Valley and may be traveling in a white 2021 four-door Tesla with California license plate...
California’s Minimum Wage Is Increasing in 2026 as LA Debates $30 an Hour
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Californians will see the minimum wage increase to $16.90 per hour starting Jan. 1. The adjustment — a boost of 40 cents per hour — was calculated in August by the Department of Finance as part of its...
US Epstein Files Release Highlights Clinton, Makes Scant Reference to Trump
The U.S. Justice Department released hundreds of thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday that made scant reference to President Donald Trump but extensively featured Democratic former President Bill Clinton. The release was intended to comply with a law...