Fashion Fair Mall will begin a sweeping, multi-year renovation in late spring 2026, a project aimed at transforming the mid-city retail anchor with a revitalized Outdoor Village, upgraded entrances, and center-wide improvements, the mall announced Friday. The project, part of a broader reinvestment strategy by owner Macerich, includes new landscaping,...
Waymo To Issue Recall Over Self-Driving Vehicles Driving Past Stopped School Buses
Waymo said Friday it would issue a recall for its self-driving vehicles after Texas officials said the Alphabet unit's vehicles had illegally passed school buses at least 19 times in recorded incidents since the start of the school year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which first opened a probe...
Casanova Is a Lover, True. But He’s Also Loyal and Calm
Say hello to 1-year-old Casanova, a sweet and charming cat who’s equal parts thoughtful companion and playful explorer. With his gentle nature and curious spirit, Casanova is the kind of cat who enjoys being close to his people. He's always nearby, quietly observing, and ready to join in the fun....
Tulare Police Warn of Scam Texts Impersonating Detectives
Tulare police are warning residents about scam text messages from individuals posing as department detectives and attempting to obtain personal information. In an advisory, the department said legitimate detectives will never request personal details by text unless the person has already spoken with them and received a direct number. Police...
US Lawmakers Press Google, Apple To Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Agents
The House Committee on Homeland Security has asked Google and Apple to detail what steps they are taking to remove mobile applications that allow users to track federal immigration officers. In letters sent on Friday to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple head Tim Cook, committee leaders singled out ICEBlock,...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jessica Maria Miller
December 5, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jessica Maria Miller Suspects Date of Birth: January 26, 1982 Physical Description: White Female, 5'5, 201 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel eyes Charges: Elder Abuse Warrant Number: H1908105 Synopsis of the Case: Jessica Maria Miller is wanted for elder abuse....
Move Over Judge Judy, Here Comes Donny J
GA lot of people think of “Judge Judy” Sheindlin as America’s most entertaining jurist, not to mention highest paid at $47 million a year. But, she’s been toppled from her crown by President Donald J. Trump, who has never met a pardon request he didn’t like – as long it’s...
Fresno TV: KMPH Has New Anchor, Armstrong Reveals Retirement Plan
Madison Macay recently joined KMPH FOX26 as the new "10 O'Clock News" anchor. She arrived from KRNV-TV in Reno, where she spent four-plus years. Both stations are owned by Sinclair. A San Francisco native, she worked behind the camera at Bay Area station KTVU for a year before landing her...
CA’s Education Leadership Mishmash Makes it Hard to Know Who’s Accountable
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s public school system, which purports to educate nearly 6 million students ranging from 4-year-olds in transitional kindergarten to near-adults preparing to graduate from high school, is in a world of hurt. Its students perform poorly in national...
American Architect Frank Gehry Dies at Age 96
Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations of leaning towers and sweeping sheets of curved metal such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, made him a superstar in the world of architecture, died on Friday. He was 96. Meaghan Lloyd, Gehry's chief of staff, confirmed his death in an...