This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Boom. Ronda Deplazes had just gotten out of the shower and placed curlers in her long blond hair when she heard something slam against her front door. Boom. Outside, her son — a man who could fix...
Republicans Ask Federal Court to Overturn California’s New Prop. 50 Maps
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Just last week California’s secretary of state officially certified that nearly two-thirds of Californians voted to pass Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to temporarily gerrymander the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats. Nevertheless, Republicans and the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Justin Eugene Simms
December 17, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Justin Eugene Simms Suspects Date of Birth: August 10, 1983 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 2, 223 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Domestic violence Warrant Number: F25908098 Synopsis of the Case: Justin Eugene Simms is wanted on a...
California Awards Tax Credits to 28 Films to Boost Local Hollywood Production
California has awarded tax credits to 28 new movie projects, including Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's upcoming film and rapper Snoop Dogg's biopic, as Hollywood's home state seeks to bolster local production and stem a years-long shift to other regions. The projects, which include productions from indie studios and legacy players...
Kings County Highway 43 Closed Near Corcoran After Trailer Fire
A section of Highway 43 between Pickerell Avenue and Whitley Avenue in the Corcoran area was closed due to a trailer fire Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. A detour is in place, and drivers are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes while the closure remains in...
Trump Administration to Dissolve Key Climate Research Agency
The Trump administration said on Tuesday evening it will dissolve a key federal climate science research center in Colorado, its latest effort to defund such research. Ross Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, said the administration will break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research...
Warner Bros. Says Ellisons ‘Misled’ Shareholders in Takeover Bid
Warner Bros. Discovery went on the attack against Larry and David Ellison on Wednesday, urging shareholders to reject their hostile takeover offer and saying the Ellisons have “consistently misled” them. Paramount, which is controlled by the Ellisons, has said that its proposed transaction has a “full backstop” from the billionaire...
Trump Orders Blockade of Some Oil Tankers to and From Venezuela
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered a “complete blockade” on sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela, an escalation of his administration’s monthslong pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South...
Madera Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday Night
The Madera Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint on Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location, the department announced Tuesday. Police said the checkpoint locations are based on data showing a high number of impaired-driving-related crashes. The department said the goal is to improve public...
Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Consumers already tapped out from rising home energy costs face yet another strain on their pocketbooks — surging heating costs. Higher electricity and natural gas prices coupled with forecasts for unusually cold temperatures across parts of the country are expected to drive up bills as winter takes hold. The average...