Fresno had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths this year through the end of August, highlighting persistent safety challenges despite increased police enforcement. Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, officers documented 2,487 collisions citywide, including 168 involving pedestrians — 15 of whom were killed — and 106 involving bicyclists, resulting in...
Trump To Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday in what would be the first meeting of the Republican leader with the democratic socialist who won this month's mayoral election. Mamdani and Trump have been critical of each other, with Trump...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Nevada Patrick Cumings
November 20, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Nevada Patrick Cumings Suspects Date of Birth: October 8, 1969 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 2, 190 lbs., Gray Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Identity theft Warrant Number: F17902355 Synopsis of the Case: Nevada Patrick Cumings is wanted on a...
Zelenskiy Will Talk With Trump in Coming Days After Receiving Peace Plan, His Office Says
KYIV 1 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has received the draft of a U.S. plan to revive a diplomatic end to the war, and will discuss the "key points required to achieve peace" in the coming days with President Donald Trump, Zelenskiy's office said on Thursday. "We are ready now, as...
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 25 in Gaza Amid Truce, Officials Say
JERUSALEM — Israel launched a series of strikes on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing at least 25 people, according to the local Health Ministry, and piercing a ceasefire in the territory that has mostly held for the past six weeks. The truce between Israel and Hamas has been punctuated...
Trump Was Not Invited to Cheney’s Memorial Service
President Donald Trump did not attend a memorial service for former Vice President Dick Cheney on Thursday. In fact, he wasn’t even invited. The former vice president, who helped expand the powers of the presidency and shape the nation’s war on terrorism after Sept. 11, 2001, died this month at...
Fresno Trash Fees Could Rise Under Contract Change, Arias Warns
A proposed change to Fresno’s commercial trash contract could lead to higher rates for residential customers, a city councilmember warns. The Fresno City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on amending its agreement with Orange Avenue Disposal Company. The amendment would extend the contract by one year, through 2035, and...
North Merced Housing Development Gets Green Light. Mini Storage in Limbo
A proposed north Merced development that’s drawn stiff resistance from homeowners gained forward momentum Monday, with city leaders hoping the developer and neighbors can find common ground to get it fully across the finish line. Yosemite 1380 LLC aims to build 28 single-family homes and a 500-unit mini storage facility near...
US Existing Home Sales Increase in October
WASHINGTON — U.S. existing home sales increased in October as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, though rising unemployment and high home prices remain a constraint for the housing market. Home sales rose 1.2% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.10 million units, the National Association...
Wall Street Climbs More Than 1% After Jobs Data, Nvidia Results
Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday, with technology stocks getting a boost after Nvidia's stellar results quelled some concerns around an AI bubble, while a firm September jobs report showed signs of a resilient economy. Nvidia gained 3.6% after the world's most valuable company forecast sales above analysts' estimates...