The Garnet Fire has burned 59,751 acres and is 85% contained, CalFire reported Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said evacuation warnings for Zones K26, K28, K32A, K40, K60, K61A, K165, and K166 have been lifted. Evacuation orders for Zones K29A, K30B, and K31 were downgraded to warnings, covering the...
What to Know About the Case Against Tyler Robinson, Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors in Utah on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk with a long-range rifle shot on September 10. Here is what you need to know about the case against Robinson: The Charges Robinson is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, felony discharge of...
Trump Administration to Appeal Court Decision Blocking Firing of Fed Governor Cook, White House Says
The Trump administration will appeal the court decision blocking President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said on Tuesday. “The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will appeal this decision and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue,” White...
Tesla Settles 2019 California Crash Lawsuit Related to Autopilot Software
Tesla reached a confidential deal to resolve a lawsuit over a teenager's death in a 2019 California crash involving a Model 3 vehicle on the company's Autopilot advanced driver assistance software, a court order showed on Tuesday. The settlement comes weeks after a Florida jury ordered Tesla to pay $243...
United Airlines Rules out Bid for Spirit Airlines’ Assets
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Tuesday his company will not bid for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' assets if they become available. Spirit filed for bankruptcy protection last month for the second time in a year after a previous reorganization failed to put it on firmer financial footing. The discount...
Trump Administration Says All Interpretive Signage in National Parks Under Review
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Interior Department said all interpretive signage in national parks was under review as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to reshape public spaces and museums in a way that rights advocates say could undo decades of social progress. The Washington Post reported late on Monday that the...
Man Falsely Confessed to Kirk Shooting to Help Assassin Escape, Police Say
In the moments after Charlie Kirk was killed, a 71-year-old man yelled to police officers that he was the shooter, but he later explained that he had falsely confessed in order to help the real assassin escape, police said. The man, a political gadfly named George Zinn, was arrested on...
AMOR Wellness Center Marks Five Years with Free Mendota Event
The AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota will mark its five-year anniversary Thursday with a free community celebration and resource fair offering food, games, raffles and family-friendly activities for residents. The event, scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at 115 Belmont Ave., will feature more than 20 booths hosted by local...
US Traffic Deaths Fell 8.2% in First Half of 2025, Lowest Number Since 2020
WASHINGTON — U.S. traffic deaths fell 8.2% in the first half of the year, the lowest number since 2020, officials said on Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 17,140 people were killed in vehicle crashes through June 30, down from 18,680 deaths during the year-ago period. U.S. road...
Fresno Old Dominion Concert Canceled as Drummer Receives Medical Treatment
The Old Dominion concert scheduled for Saturday at the Save Mart Center has been canceled as the band’s drummer, Whit Sellers, undergoes treatment for a back injury, the Save Mart Center announced Tuesday. The band said it made the “difficult but necessary” decision to prioritize Sellers' health and recovery before...