The 112th Clovis Rodeo begins Wednesday with a week of competitions, concerts, and community events expected to draw rodeo fans to the Central Valley. Opening night will feature the PRCA X-treme Bulls competition followed by a concert by Corey Kent and a check presentation to the bull riding champion. On...
US Considers Financial Support for Oil-Rich UAE
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was considering offering financial support to the United Arab Emirates, an oil-rich ally that has been contending with economic fallout from the war in Iran. The war has damaged oil and gas infrastructure throughout the Middle East, dealing...
Taco Bell Foundation Awards Record $14.5M in Live Más Scholarships
The Taco Bell Foundation announced a record $14.5 million in scholarships Tuesday, awarding funding to more than 1,500 students as applications for its Live Más Scholarship program surged to an all-time high. The foundation said it received more than 41,000 applications this year, the largest in program history, driven by...
Trump Says He Will ‘Remember’ Companies That Don’t Seek Tariff Refunds
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will "remember" companies that do not seek refunds for tariffs paid that were deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, implying they would somehow benefit by abstaining from the U.S. government's new refund portal. On the second day that the U.S. Customs and Border...
Fresno Police Arrest Man After Alleged Domestic Assault and Struggle with Officers
A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday after a domestic disturbance call led officers to a nearby confrontation in which the man allegedly resisted arrest, assaulted an officer, and provided a false name, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to an undisclosed location for a reported domestic disturbance. When police arrived, a...
Tesla California Registrations Slide as Incentives Fade, Industry Body Says
Tesla vehicle registrations in California dropped 24.3% in the first quarter, marking the steepest decline in the state, according to a report released on Tuesday by the California New Car Dealers Association. The drop comes as California's broader electric vehicle market shrinks, highlighting a loss of momentum for the sector...
Fresno Highway 99 Lane Closures Scheduled This Week for Concrete Repairs
The California Department of Transportation announced scheduled closures this week for concrete pavement repair operations along Highway 99 in Fresno. On Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the No. 3 lane of northbound Highway 99 from Merced Street to Adams Avenue will be closed for repairs. The northbound on-ramp...
Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Help Finding Man Wanted for Felony DUI
April 21, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Valentin Isac Uribe Suspects Date of Birth: August 4, 1989 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 7, 185 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: DUI Warrant Number: F22901145 Synopsis of the Case: Valentin Isac Uribe is wanted on a felony,...
How the Cole Disaster Drove the US to Develop New Warship Defenses
The U.S. destroyer off the coast of the Arabian Peninsula was taken unawares by a small fiberglass skiff with two men on board. Before the crew knew what had happened, an explosion tore a hole 40 feet wide in the hull, killing 17 crew members and wounding 39 others. That...
Israel Will Face Resistance if Troops Stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri Says
Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country's south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.S.-mediated talks this week. A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah mediated by Washington came into effect on...