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...
Measure C Renewal Passes Key Checkpoint. Will Competing Versions Emerge?
A panel of mayors approved how to implement Measure C, setting the next stage in getting the Fresno County transportation sales tax renewal on the ballot. The Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board voted 10-4 on Thursday to approve most of what an advisory panel recommended. The policy board includes...
CA’s Very Odd Election Year Starts With Republicans Possibly Leading Governor’s Race
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The 2026 campaigns for governor, a raft of other statewide offices, 52 congressional seats and 100 slots in the state Legislature officially begin today with the onset of candidate filing. It could be one of the oddest election...
Opponents Pronounce SEDA Dead as Residents Pack City Council Meeting
A roomful of community groups, property owners, labor organizers, and educators showed up to protest what many thought would be the approval of Fresno's plan to expand the southeast part of the city. The Fresno City Council at Thursday's meeting even ordered chairs be brought to the lobby to seat...
US Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
WASHINGTON — The United States began major airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Syria on Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump’s vow to avenge the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian U.S. interpreter killed in a terrorist attack in the central part of the country last Saturday....