FIFA president Gianni Infantino threw his support behind Iran's World Cup preparations on Tuesday, attending their 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in Turkey even as their tournament participation is in limbo due to Middle East tensions. Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World...
US Paves Way for Crypto to Be Included in 401(k) Retirement Plans
The Trump administration on Monday issued a long-awaited proposed rule to open up retirement plans to alternative assets, paving the way for private equity and cryptocurrencies to be added to 401(k) accounts. The measure, announced by the U.S. Department of Labor, is intended to ease longstanding barriers to incorporating these...
As Governor Candidates Head to Fresno, Who Is Raising the Most Cash?
Six candidates for governor will appear in Fresno for a debate Wednesday at Fresno State. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is the fundraising leader among those half-dozen. Mahan, D-San Jose, has raised $11.5 million according to the California Secretary of State Power Search campaign finance website. His run has been...
Latino Republicans in South Texas Break With Trump Over Birthright Citizenship
Outside a cafe in South Texas, Samuel Garza, an actor on break with his Mexican cinema troupe, was bracing for one of the most consequential immigration decisions in a century: Whether the Supreme Court would preserve automatic citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil. Garza, 62, voted for President Donald...
Kern County Authorities Arrest 2 in Lamont for Stolen Copper Wire
Kern County authorities arrested two Lamont men Saturday after deputies discovered hundreds of pounds of stolen copper wire. Rodrigo Garcia, 20, was riding a stolen motorcycle while pulling a suitcase containing about 100 pounds of copper wire on the 7700 block of Buena Vista Boulevard. Garcia attempted to flee on...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Matthew Clark
March 31, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Matthew Clark Suspects Date of Birth: July 18, 1996 Physical Description: White male, 5'6", 165 lbs., Brown Hair, Blue eyes Charges: Revocation of Post Release Community Supervision Warrant Number: R20900075-1C Synopsis of the Case: Matthew Clark is wanted on...
Trump Administration Sues Minnesota Over Transgender Student Athletes
The Trump administration sued the Minnesota Education Department and the state group in charge of interscholastic athletics Monday, accusing both of violating civil rights protections for girls by allowing transgender students to participate on girls’ sports teams. The Justice Department is asking the U.S. District Court in Minnesota to prevent...
Who Are the New Judges in Madera, Kings, and Kern Counties?
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced three judicial appointments in the San Joaquin Valley last week. Daniel Walters, a senior prosecutor in the Fresno County District Attorney's Office since 2012, was appointed to the Madera County Superior Court bench. He replaces the retired Brian Austin. Walters, a Republican, received his Juris Doctor...
Fresno County Authorities Seek Family of Man Who Died at Hospital
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for help locating relatives of 58-year-old Robert Gene Walker, who recently died in a hospital from natural causes. Staff members have been unable to find immediate family members through personal records, a necessary step to release the body for burial. Got a Tip?...
Hegseth Says Coming Days Will Be Decisive for Iran, Tehran Threatens US Businesses in Region
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and warned Tehran that the conflict would intensify if it did not make a deal. Iran's Revolutionary Guards hit back with a new threat, saying that they will target U.S....