The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that at least 10 children had likely died "because of" COVID-19 vaccinations, citing myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a possible cause, the New York Times reported on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, did not immediately respond...
Trump Says Airspace Above and Around Venezuela Should Be Considered Closed
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety", but gave no further details as Washington ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE...
Gaza Death Toll Tops 70,000, Health Ministry Says
CAIRO — The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday. A total of 301 people have been added to the toll since Thursday, taking it to 70,100, the ministry added. Two died in...
Police to Conduct DUI Patrols Saturday Night in Fresno
Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols Saturday night, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence, the department announced. Officers will be out from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Police said impaired driving includes more than alcohol; certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as marijuana, can affect a...
Westbound Belmont Avenue to Close for Utility Work in Fresno
Westbound Belmont Avenue between Armstrong and Fowler avenues will close beginning Monday as crews install new sewer and storm drain connections as part of developer improvements, city officials said. The closure is expected to last through Dec. 12, pending weather or unforeseen delays, and drivers are urged to follow posted...
California Court Tosses Wonderful Co. Lawsuit Over Farmworker Unionization Law
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California ag giant the Wonderful Company suffered a setback on Tuesday in its bid to overturn a new farmworker unionization law when an appeals court tossed its lawsuit against state labor regulators. The decision by a three-judge panel...
Give to Groups Defending Immigrants From Trump’s ICE Blitz
For my giving column this year, I chose two groups that inspired me with their resistance to Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants lacking permanent legal status. Both are doing heroic work, but they’re squeezed between an expanding need for their services and a political climate that threatens their resources. I...
Reedley Repeat Drunk Driving Suspect Charged With Murder
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges against Daniel Lemus, 27, of Reedley, for killing a teenager while driving drunk in the early morning hours of Nov. 7. It is alleged that just before 1 a.m., Lemus was driving eastbound on Manning Avenue approaching South Mendocino Avenue...
This Adoptable Dynamic Duo Is Sure to Brighten Your Holidays
Sylveon is a curious, energetic, 9-month-old adventurer who's always on the move. Whether she’s scaling the cat tower, chasing toys, or investigating the next thing to explore, Sylveon brings fun and excitement wherever she goes. She's a little mischief-maker in the best way and always keeps life interesting. Leafeon, the...
Ukraine’s Top Peace Negotiator Quits After Raid by Anti-Graft Police
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's powerful chief of staff, who headed Ukraine's negotiation team at fraught U.S.-backed peace talks, quit on Friday, hours after anti-corruption agents searched his home. Zelenskiy said Andriy Yermak had resigned and that he would consider his replacement on Saturday. Yermak's departure comes as a major probe into...