At 15 years old, Melissa Fares enrolled at Miss Hall’s School, a private boarding school in the hills of western Massachusetts. Not long after, she said, a charismatic, respected teacher and coach at the school began to pay her special attention, sharing secrets and private study sessions. After she turned...
Dyer: Fresno Shelter Bed Crisis ‘Not Going to Happen.’ City, County Plan Coming
With Fresno facing hundreds of shelter beds possibly closing in the coming months and more in the coming years, Mayor Jerry Dyer said the city and county are working together to keep beds available. The mayor, along with Fresno County Supervisors Luis Chavez and Nathan Magsig, have held three meetings...
Immigration Crackdown Operation in Charlotte Ends, Sheriff Says
A Border Patrol operation targeting suspected undocumented migrants in Charlotte, North Carolina has ended, local officials said on Thursday, following five days of sweeps by federal agents that ended in hundreds of arrests and sparked protests by local citizens. Charlotte was the latest city run by Democrats targeted by U.S....
Tulare Police Arrest Visalia Man in Severe Beating Investigation
Tulare police arrested a Visalia man Thursday in connection with a severe assault that left a man hospitalized. Officers were called to the 800 block of East Sonora Avenue on Nov. 7 at about 8:15 p.m. for a reported assault. Upon arrival, they found a male victim who had been...
Turkey Processing Returns to Closed Foster Farms Plant in Turlock
Turkey is back on the menu at the former Foster Farms plant in Turlock that closed this May and took with it 500 local jobs. The Diestel Family Ranch, a longtime Sonora-based specialty turkey producer, has taken over the Turlock site and plans to reopen the facility early next year. “We’re...
Metta World Peace, Paul Guarino to Co-Manage Boxer Chordale Booker
Metta World Peace, a former NBA champion formerly known as Ron Artest, and sports manager Paul Guarino have joined forces to co-manage professional boxer Chordale “The Gift” Booker, they announced in a joint statement. “Chordale’s story represents everything we stand for — perseverance, purpose, and passion,” World Peace said. “We’re...
Kings County Woman Arrested for Alleged $55,000 Theft from Elderly Man
Hanford police arrested a 36-year-old woman Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $55,000 from an 81-year-old man, authorities said. Police said Irais Angel, of Hanford, who had worked as an in-home caretaker for the victim’s wife, began cashing checks belonging to the man after the woman died. Investigators say the...
Trump Calls Democrats Who Told Us Military To Refuse Illegal Orders ‘Traitors’ Who Should Face Death Penalty
President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed Democratic lawmakers who told members of U.S. military they must refuse any illegal orders, calling them traitors who should face execution. Trump reposted an article about a video released Tuesday by six Democratic lawmakers who served in the military or in the intelligence community....
CHP Warns Drivers of Dangerous Conditions on Grapevine
The California Highway Patrol is warning motorists of hazardous conditions on the Grapevine along north- and southbound Interstate 5 due to a storm bringing heavy rain, strong winds, limited visibility, and the possibility of snow. CHP officials said on Thursday that driving at high speeds or aggressively in these conditions...
Trump’s Newest Fight With California? Immigrants Who Drive Trucks for a Living
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. New federal regulations could leave California with 61,000 fewer truck drivers as the Trump administration bans certain immigrants from operating large vehicles. With fewer truck drivers on the road, consumers may see higher shipping costs, too. Following an...