President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 38%, the lowest since his return to power, with Americans unhappy about his handling of the cost of living and the investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The four-day poll, which concluded on Monday, comes as...
In Fresno, Producer Lays Out Vision for More Authentic Muslim Representation in Hollywood
Michael Wolfe, executive producer and president of Unity Productions Foundation, told attendees at a Nov. 15 lecture in Fresno that his organization’s mission is to expand and humanize the portrayal of Muslims in American media. Wolfe, who co-founded UPF 25 years ago, said the nonprofit has produced 14 nationally aired...
US House Passes Measure to Force Release of Epstein Files
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an outcome President Donald Trump had fought for months before ending his opposition. Two days after Trump's abrupt about-face, the vote passed by...
Fresno Police Receive $635,000 Grant to Boost Traffic Safety
The Fresno Police Department has been awarded a $635,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety aimed at efforts to reduce serious injuries and deaths on local roads. The grant, which was announced Tuesday, will support enforcement and education efforts through September 2026. Under the grant, the department plans...
Federal Judges Block Texas From Using New Congressional Map
Federal judges on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S. House seats to Republican control in next year's midterm elections. The ruling by a three-judge panel was a major blow for Texas Republicans who had been urged by President Donald Trump to...
Fresno Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Child Exploitation
A Fresno man was sentenced Monday to 40 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting a child and distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced Tuesday. Monico Erich Gastelo, 44, will serve 15 years of supervised release after his prison term, during which he will face restrictions on access...
Trump Says He Has ‘Nothing to Do With the Family Business’
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has nothing to do with his family business as the Trump Organization and a Saudi developer look to open the latest Trump hotel in the Maldives. During a meeting with the Saudi crown prince in the Oval Office, Trump was asked about...
4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Central Coast of California
Update: 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18: The USGS has revised the earthquake's magnitude down to 4.1. Original Story A 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook California’s Central Coast early Tuesday, rattling indoor objects. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake struck near Templeton at a depth of 3.5 miles at about 9:54 a.m....
Dana Williamson’s Indictment Reveals Hidden World of Political Operatives
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Most Californians probably see the Capitol as a place where governors, legislators and other state officials gather to do the public’s business. That’s true, at least superficially. Elected officeholders come and go, but the Capitol has a permanent...
US Lawmakers to Vote on Epstein Files Release as Trump Drops Opposition
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Tuesday to force the release of Justice Department files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, moving ahead on a matter that has fractured relations between President Donald Trump and some of his most ardent supporters. Two days...