Turkey is back on the menu at the former Foster Farms plant in Turlock that closed this May and took with it 500 local jobs. The Diestel Family Ranch, a longtime Sonora-based specialty turkey producer, has taken over the Turlock site and plans to reopen the facility early next year. “We’re...
Metta World Peace, Paul Guarino to Co-Manage Boxer Chordale Booker
Metta World Peace, a former NBA champion formerly known as Ron Artest, and sports manager Paul Guarino have joined forces to co-manage professional boxer Chordale “The Gift” Booker, they announced in a joint statement. “Chordale’s story represents everything we stand for — perseverance, purpose, and passion,” World Peace said. “We’re...
Kings County Woman Arrested for Alleged $55,000 Theft from Elderly Man
Hanford police arrested a 36-year-old woman Tuesday for allegedly stealing more than $55,000 from an 81-year-old man, authorities said. Police said Irais Angel, of Hanford, who had worked as an in-home caretaker for the victim’s wife, began cashing checks belonging to the man after the woman died. Investigators say the...
Trump Calls Democrats Who Told Us Military To Refuse Illegal Orders ‘Traitors’ Who Should Face Death Penalty
President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed Democratic lawmakers who told members of U.S. military they must refuse any illegal orders, calling them traitors who should face execution. Trump reposted an article about a video released Tuesday by six Democratic lawmakers who served in the military or in the intelligence community....
CHP Warns Drivers of Dangerous Conditions on Grapevine
The California Highway Patrol is warning motorists of hazardous conditions on the Grapevine along north- and southbound Interstate 5 due to a storm bringing heavy rain, strong winds, limited visibility, and the possibility of snow. CHP officials said on Thursday that driving at high speeds or aggressively in these conditions...
Trump’s Newest Fight With California? Immigrants Who Drive Trucks for a Living
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. New federal regulations could leave California with 61,000 fewer truck drivers as the Trump administration bans certain immigrants from operating large vehicles. With fewer truck drivers on the road, consumers may see higher shipping costs, too. Following an...
Fresno Reports 17 Pedestrian, Bicyclist Deaths as of August 2025 as Safety Efforts Intensify
Fresno had 17 pedestrian and bicyclist deaths this year through the end of August, highlighting persistent safety challenges despite increased police enforcement. Between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31, officers documented 2,487 collisions citywide, including 168 involving pedestrians — 15 of whom were killed — and 106 involving bicyclists, resulting in...
Trump To Meet NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday in what would be the first meeting of the Republican leader with the democratic socialist who won this month's mayoral election. Mamdani and Trump have been critical of each other, with Trump...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Nevada Patrick Cumings
November 20, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Nevada Patrick Cumings Suspects Date of Birth: October 8, 1969 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 2, 190 lbs., Gray Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Identity theft Warrant Number: F17902355 Synopsis of the Case: Nevada Patrick Cumings is wanted on a...
Zelenskiy Will Talk With Trump in Coming Days After Receiving Peace Plan, His Office Says
KYIV 1 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has received the draft of a U.S. plan to revive a diplomatic end to the war, and will discuss the "key points required to achieve peace" in the coming days with President Donald Trump, Zelenskiy's office said on Thursday. "We are ready now, as...