(The Center Square) – The U.S.’s foreign-born population shrunk this year for the first time since the 1960s, new data released Thursday from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center found. After rapidly growing for more than 50 years, the number of immigrants living in the U.S. reached a record high of...
Fresno Hit-and-Run on Highway 168 Kills Motorcyclist, Victim Identified
Update on August 22, 2025 at 5:09 p.m. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the victim as Thawon Pho, 27, of Fresno. Original Story Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision on Highway 168 that killed a motorcyclist Thursday night. California Highway Patrol dispatchers received reports of a vehicle-versus-motorcycle crash...
Feds Indict Retired Fresno Judge for Sexual Assault and Obstructing an Investigation
A federal grand jury issued a five-count indictment Thursday against retired Fresno County Superior Court Judge Adolfo Corona for sexual assault and obstructing an investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. The indictment alleges that on March 14, 2024, Corona led a 33 year-old court employee into a courthouse stairwell...
Canada to Remove Many Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods, Says Source
OTTAWA — Canada will announce on Friday that it is removing many retaliatory import tariffs on U.S. goods as a goodwill gesture designed to restart stalled trade talks, a source familiar with the matter said. Canadian tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and aluminum will remain for now, said the source,...
After Joining TikTok, Trump Says He Could Extend Sale Deadline if Needed
President Donald Trump has U.S. buyers lined up for TikTok and could further extend the deadline for China-based ByteDance to divest the app's U.S. assets, he said on Friday, days after the White House joined the short video platform. Speaking to reporters, Trump dismissed bipartisan security concerns over TikTok, saying...
LaVerne and Shirley Will Deliver Double the Joy for Their Adoptive Family
Bonded 5-year-old old lovebugs LaVerne and Shirley are meant to travel this life together, so they need a home with love for both of them. They are sure to be a double joy with their cuddle-bug personalities and love of fun! Everything captures their imagination and every toy is worthy...
Highway 99 Stop in Fresno Leads CHP to Big Marijuana Bust, DUI Arrest
A California Highway Patrol stop on Highway 99 in Fresno early Thursday led to the arrest of a driver on suspicion of DUI and drug charges after officers discovered more than 20 pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle. The incident began around 4 a.m. when officers stopped to check on...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Anthony Mark Lowry
August 22, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Anthony Mark Lowry Suspects Date of Birth: June 2. 1983 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 4, 190 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F21907744 Synopsis of the Case: Anthony Mark Lowry is wanted on a...
Powell, Citing Jobs Risk, Opens Door to Cuts but Doesn’t Commit
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday pointed to a possible rate cut at the central bank's September meeting but stopped short of committing to cutting interest rates in remarks that walked a narrow line acknowledging growing risks to the job market while also saying risks of higher inflation...
FBI Agents Search Ex-Trump Adviser Bolton’s Home, Source Says
FBI agents searched the home of John Bolton, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump turned persistent critic, on Friday as part of a national security probe, a source briefed on the matter said. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents began searching his house in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Maryland,...