The White House on Thursday clarified that China faced a minimum tariff rate of 145% on all imports to the United States. A day earlier, President Donald Trump had said that he was increasing tariffs on China to 125% after Beijing retaliated against his previous levies. On Thursday, the White...
The House Passed a Requirement to Prove US Citizenship to Vote. This Is How It Could Affect Voting
ATLANTA — The U.S. House on Thursday approved legislation requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for anyone registering to vote, something voting rights group have warned could disenfranchise millions of Americans. The requirement has been a top election-related priority for President Donald Trump and House Republicans, who argue it's needed to eliminate...
Israel Releases 10 Palestinians Detained From Gaza. They Say They Suffered Abuse
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Ten Palestinians detained from Gaza by Israeli troops were freed and returned to the territory on Thursday, saying they had suffered constant abuse while imprisoned. Israel has detained thousands of Palestinians since it launched its military campaign in Gaza in retaliation for Hamas’ Oct. 7,...
Merced Revises Flag Policy After Debate. ‘I Just Don’t See That as the Role of Government’
Following months of debate, Merced leaders have revised the city’s flag policy amid growing concerns over exposure to free speech lawsuits. The Merced City Council voted 4-3 Monday to pass revisions to the flag policy suggested earlier this year by Councilmember Shane Smith, who represents District 4 in north Merced. Monday’s council vote...
International Students at UC Merced, CSU Among Those Seeing Visas Revoked
Amid news that international students at universities nationwide are seeing their visas revoked by the federal government, officials at UC Merced and California State University acknowledged some of their students are being affected. Officials at UC Merced confirmed to KVPR that least four students have been impacted, saying they are working to...
Fresno Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Power Outage, Traffic Backup Near Fruit and Herndon
A two-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Fruit Avenue and Herndon Avenue in Fresno, the Fresno Police Department told GV Wire. Authorities said the crash was caused when one driver experienced a medical emergency while behind the wheel. The driver with the medical emergency...
House Narrowly Passes GOP Budget Plan With Trump Tax Cuts
House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework on Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks without deeper spending cuts. U.S. stocks are giving back some of their historic gains from the day before as...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Leal Ray Simmons
April 10, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Leal Ray Simmons Suspects Date of Birth: April 14, 1983 Physical Description: Black Male, 6’ 3, 269 lbs., Bald Head, Brown Eyes Charges: Criminal threats Warrant Number: F24901196 Synopsis of the Case: Leal Ray Simmons is wanted on a...
Fresno Police Will Conduct DUI Patrols on Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. in an effort to identify drivers suspected of driving under the influence, the department said in a statement. The department reminds the public that impaired driving can result not only from alcohol, but also...
Visalia Motorcyclist Ejected in Early Morning Crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a solo crash early Thursday morning, according to the Visalia Police Department. At approximately 2:42 a.m., officers responded to the scene near Ben Maddox Way and Iris Avenue. Officers found that the motorcycle had struck an electrical box, causing the rider to be ejected from...