At just past 7 Thursday evening, shrieks and flashbulbs filled Grand Street in Manhattan, as Timothée Chalamet, dressed in a pink hoodie and as yet unreleased Dior sneakers, led a team of pingpong-ball-helmeted accomplices into the pop up for his upcoming movie “Marty Supreme.” The film, directed by Josh Safdie,...
Visalia Police Arrest DUI Driver After Failing to Yield, Crash
A man with five outstanding warrants was arrested Friday night after leading Visalia police on a brief pursuit, crashing into a construction zone and discarding loaded guns and drugs as he ran from officers, authorities said. Police said an officer attempted to stop a vehicle around 8:45 p.m. near Court...
Trump Officials’ Meeting With Russian in Miami Spurs Questions About Latest Ukraine Proposal
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials and lawmakers are increasingly concerned about a meeting last month in which representatives of the Trump administration met with Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian envoy who is under U.S. sanctions, to draft a plan to end the war in Ukraine, according to multiple sources familiar with the...
Fresno State Agrees to Gender Equity Plan in Women’s Lacrosse Settlement
Six former Fresno State University women’s lacrosse team members have finally reached a settlement with the university after a long-fought Title IX class action lawsuit. The agreement guarantees the school remains Title IX compliant — requiring an expert conduct a gender equity review and the school develop a Gender Equity...
Hoover High School Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Box Giveaway Sunday
Up to 600 Fresno families will receive Thanksgiving meal boxes that include turkeys, fresh produce, and dry goods Sunday morning at Hoover High School. The holiday giveaway is the fifth edition of Operation Gobble hosted by Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell, community groups, and the school. "Thanksgiving is a time...
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign After Fallout With Trump
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Friday that she was resigning from her position and that her last day in office will be Jan. 5, with her announcement coming after a public fallout with President Donald Trump. Greene posted a lengthy resignation statement on social media....
Merced Police Seek Suspect in Shoe Palace Robbery
Merced Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a strong-arm robbery at the Shoe Palace inside the Merced Mall on Tuesday, authorities said. Police released a photo of the man and urged anyone who recognizes him or knows his whereabouts to call (209) 385-6998. The department...
US Warns Airlines of Potential Hazards When Flying Over Venezuela
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned major airlines on Friday of a "potentially hazardous situation" when flying over Venezuela and urged them to exercise caution. The FAA notice cited the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela" and said threats could pose risks for...
Tulare County K9 Deputy Finds 90 Pounds of Meth in Traffic Stop
A Tulare County Sheriff’s Office K9 deputy discovered about 90 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop early Thursday on Highway 99, authorities said. Deputies pulled over a silver Infiniti around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 20 near Avenue 24 for a traffic violation, the sheriff’s office said. During a search...
President Heaps Praise on Mamdani and New York’s Future
After spending the last several months warning that Zohran Mamdani posed an existential threat to New York City, President Donald Trump ended his first face-to-face meeting with the mayor-elect stressing common goals and trading praise. “I feel very confident that he can do a good job,” Trump said Friday afternoon...