CAIRO — Israeli forces killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza on Thursday and wounded dozens in the south of the enclave, local medics said, as residents reported that Gaza City suburbs were under intensifying bombardment. The Israeli military is preparing to seize Gaza City, the territory's largest urban center,...
Fresno vs. Clovis: Which City Is Cheaper to Live in Right Now?
When it comes to choosing between Fresno and Clovis it comes down to a simple question: Do you want to save money or spend more for lifestyle? The most recent cost-of-living data shows Fresno is still the more affordable option, with lower housing, rent, and monthly expenses across the board....
Europeans Launch UN Sanctions Process Against Iran, Drawing Tehran Ire
PARIS/UNITED NATIONS — Britain, France and Germany on Thursday launched a 30-day process to reimpose U.N. sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a step likely to stoke tensions two months after Israel and the United States bombed Iran. A senior Iranian official quickly accused the three European powers...
Fresno Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint on Labor Day Weekend
The Fresno Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at an undisclosed location. Police said checkpoint locations are chosen based on data showing impaired driving-related crashes. The operation’s goal is to improve public safety by removing suspected impaired drivers from the road....
Visalia Police Investigating Shooting at Jack’s Gas
Visalia police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the parking lot of Jack’s Gas on North Dinuba Boulevard. Police said they received multiple 911 calls around 9:09 p.m. reporting a fight in the parking lot. While officers were on their way, dispatchers received reports that shots had...
Enjoy a Meal at Fresno’s Lazy Dog and Support Valley Crime Stoppers
Valley Crime Stoppers is hosting a fundraiser at Lazy Dog Restaurant in Fresno on Blackstone and Nees avenues from Monday through Thursday (Sept. 1-4). Guests who dine in and show a screenshot of the event flyer at the bottom of this article will have 15% of their total bill donated...
White House Fires Member of Railroad-Regulating Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON — The White House said on Thursday it has fired Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus, as the U.S. rail regulator considers the proposed $85-billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The ouster is the latest in a series of dismissals by President Donald Trump's administration from independent...
In Chicago, Locals Prepare for Trump’s Possible Deployment of National Guard
CHICAGO — When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to flood Chicago with National Guard troops and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this month, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said the president lacked the legal authority. But privately, Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson began discussing what they could do to...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing earlier this month, police said. Officers responded to Orchard and Grant avenues in southwest Fresno on Aug. 19 and found Cecil Deloney, 31, lying in the roadway with a stab wound to his upper body, the Fresno Police Department...
Kim Harvey Named Executive Producer of ‘CBS Evening News’
Paramount's CBS News on Thursday named veteran broadcast and cable news journalist Kim Harvey as top producer of its flagship nightly newscast, "CBS Evening News", making her only the second woman to helm the 77-year-old broadcast. Harvey, who joined CBS News in 2017, is succeeding Guy Campanile and steps into...