CAIRO/GAZA — Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas, causing panic and confusion. Residents of the city, the enclave's biggest urban center...
Car Fire Blocks HWY 99 at Herndon Ave. Drivers Should Use Alternate Routes
Update at 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2025. Caltrans reported that the the first lane along northbound highway 99 is now open. Update at 10:20 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2025. Traffic is being diverted off at Veterans Boulevard. Original Story Northbound lanes of Highway 99 are blocked at Herndon Avenue...
Russian Airstrike on East Ukraine Village Kills 24 Pensioners
YAROVA, Ukraine — A Russian airstrike killed 24 elderly people who were collecting pensions in a village in eastern Ukraine, officials said on Tuesday, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to urge Kyiv's allies to increase pressure on Moscow to end its war. Russian troops have pressed a grinding offensive across much...
Garnet Fire in Sierra National Forest Grows to 54,925 Acres, 14% Containment
The Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest grew to 54,925 acres Tuesday morning as crews worked on containment lines across multiple fronts, federal officials said. The blaze, sparked by lightning on Aug. 24, was 14% contained as of 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A total...
Watch: Legislator Warns California Gas Could Reach $8 to $10 a Gallon
California needs to produce more oil to keep gas prices from hitting $8 to $10 a gallon, a Republican assemblymember said during a virtual news conference Monday. Ten years ago, California produced 468,000 barrels of crude oil a day throughout the state, said Assemblymember Stan Ellis, R-Bakersfield. His city is...
Jaguars Sign Rams RB off Practice Squad
Liam Coen and James Gladstone poached another member of their old team. The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Los Angeles Rams' running back Cody Schrader off the practice squad after they traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Schrader, 26, was elevated from the practice squad for the...
2025 Tulare County Fair Offers Food, Auctions, Carnival, Top Bands
The 2025 Tulare County Fair officially kicks off with a parade through downtown Tulare at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, followed by opening ceremonies at noon. The fair continues with a busy schedule of activities through Sept. 14. Once again, the fair will feature livestock competitions, the Destruction Derby,...
Entz Stands by EJ Warner, Eyes Fresno State Defensive Fixes for Southern
Matt Entz is standing by his quarterback. Even though E.J. Warner leads the nation in interceptions, Fresno State's head coach has faith in his quarterback. "He's our starting quarterback. He did a great job and he got us to win a game," Entz said at his weekly news conference Monday....
US Poverty Rates Not Significantly Changed in 2024, Census Bureau Says
WASHINGTON — The main gauge of U.S. poverty did not change significantly in 2024, and household income also remained about level except for gains among the wealthiest Americans, the U.S. Census Bureau said on Tuesday. Overall, many aspects of the Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and insurance for the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Roxanne Desiree Masker
September 9, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Roxanne Desiree Masker Suspects Date of Birth: July 9, 1984 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 0, 115 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Receiving stolen property Warrant Number: F23909319 Synopsis of the Case: Roxanne Desiree Masker is wanted on...