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Pebble Is a Tiny Adventure Seeker With a Big Heart
Say hello to Pebble, the tiny adventurer with a giant heart! Whether he’s bravely facing down the vacuum cleaner or making friends with everyone he meets — dogs, cats, or kids — Pebble is always up for a new journey. He’s the perfect mix of cautious and curious, taking in the...
Fresno Man Dies After Being Shot by Neighbor, Police Allege
A 64-year-old Fresno man was fatally shot Tuesday evening during a neighbor disturbance in northeast Fresno, police said. Officers with the Fresno Police Department’s Northeast Policing District responded around 6:17 p.m. to the area of Clinton Avenue and Bond Street after a report of a disturbance in which a gunshot...
Porterville Police Arrest 19-Year-Old on Attempted Homicide, Firearm Charges
A 19-year-old Porterville man was arrested after allegedly firing a gun at multiple victims following a verbal altercation, Porterville police said. Officers were dispatched about 2:18 p.m. Sunday to the sub-100 block of West Henderson Avenue after reports of a shooting. Police contacted the victims and confirmed that no one...
White House Orders US Forces to Focus on ‘Quarantine’ of Venezuelan Oil for Next Two Months
The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday. "While military options still exist the focus is to first use economic pressure by enforcing sanctions to...
Wired Wednesday: Which New CA Gun Laws Take Effect in 2026?
GV Wire’s David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the new gun laws taking effect in California. California’s 2026 gun laws expand storage requirements, ban certain handguns, limit purchases, and streamline restraining orders, sparking debate between gun rights and gun control advocates. Gun rights...
Discovery of a Million More Potential Epstein Documents Delays Further Releases
The U.S. Justice Department has found more than a million more documents potentially tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, delaying a full release for weeks while officials redact details to protect victims, DOJ said on Wednesday. President Donald Trump's administration began releasing files related to criminal investigations of Epstein,...
Australian State Passes ‘Extraordinary’ Gun and Protest Laws After Bondi Attack
SYDNEY — The Australian state of New South Wales, of which Sydney is the capital, passed new laws Wednesday that further restrict gun ownership and empower police to shut down protests, in response to last week’s terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration. The state legislation comes just 10 days after...
Fresno Underpass Closed Due to Flooding
The Wishon Avenue underpass south of Shields Avenue is closed due to flooding, the city of Fresno reported Wednesday. Officials warned drivers to seek alternate routes as the closure may last for the duration of the storm. — Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.
Fresno, Slow Down and Breathe This Holiday Season
If you thought the holidays were about joy and togetherness, Fresno is here to remind you otherwise. The traffic alone is a master class in human impatience. Costco, Walmart, Target (pick your poison) are packed with last-minute shoppers scrambling for gifts or snacks for holiday parties. Add in nearly an...