In a victory for Donald Trump, a U.S. appeals court on Tuesday blocked a judge from conducting an investigation into whether the Republican president's administration willfully violated a judicial order directing them to stop deportation flights of Venezuelan immigrants to El Salvador. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of...
Middle East War Will Slow Global Economic Growth, IMF Warns
WASHINGTON — War in the Middle East has upended the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, warning in a report that disruptions to oil markets could slow growth, fuel inflation and raise the possibility of a global recession. The sober message came after the global economy had largely...
Modesto Police Investigate Suspicious Package, Nearby Schools Placed on Lockdown
Modesto police are investigating a suspicious package in the 1200 block of Woodrow Avenue on Tuesday, according to authorities. As a precaution, nearby schools were placed on lockdown while officers assessed the situation. Police said they expect a presence in the area as the investigation continues to ensure public safety....
Here’s Who Benefits From Swalwell’s Downfall in CA Governor’s Race
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Sunday afternoon, during the television broadcast of a San Francisco Giants-Baltimore Orioles baseball game, an ad popped up, accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell of ducking tough votes in Congress. The ad came from Tom Steyer, a billionaire investor who...
FBI Adds Missouri Homicide Suspect to Ten Most Wanted List
The FBI has added KaShawn Nicola Roper, a woman wanted in connection with a 2020 fatal shooting in Kansas City, Missouri, to its list of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, the agency said on Tuesday. Roper is wanted on charges including second degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Megan Michelle Quinn
April 14, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Megan Michelle Quinn Suspects Date of Birth: February 1, 1990 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 3, 135 lbs., Brown Hair, Blue Eyes. Charges: Abuse Warrant Number: 26F00174 Synopsis of the Case: Megan Michelle Quinn is wanted on a felony...
US and Iran Trade Proposals on Nuclear Restrictions
The United States and Iran have traded proposals for a suspension of Iranian nuclear activities but remain far apart on the duration of any agreement, according to Iranian and U.S. officials. In the Strait of Hormuz, a sticking point in the week-old ceasefire between the two countries, questions persisted about...
Former Madera County Welfare Employee Sentenced in Identity Theft Scheme
A former Madera County benefits eligibility worker was sentenced to two years in prison for aggravated identity theft after using her position to steal CalFresh benefits through a years-long scheme, federal officials said. Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston, according to U.S....
Fresno Man Charged With Murder in DUI Crash That Killed One, Injured Another
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder and other charges against a Fresno man in connection with a deadly DUI crash that killed one person, left another in critical condition, and critically injured a puppy. Joseph Douglas Gray, 32, is accused of driving a Dodge Charger eastbound on...
Police Arrest Woman Accused of Stalking Fleetwood Mac Guitarist
A woman accused of stalking former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and dousing him with an unknown substance was arrested over the weekend in Indiana, authorities said. The woman, Michelle Dick, 55, followed Buckingham to an appointment in Santa Monica, California, on March 25, where she threw the substance on...