Fresno wants its federal funds without Trump administration interference. Along with several other jurisdictions, the city filed a federal lawsuit in San Francisco on Wednesday seeking to keep grant money unfettered. In a news release, the city said it receives nearly $12 million in housing grants, and nearly $250 million...
‘Where’s the Humanity in This?’ Hear ICE Detainee Describe Being Ripped From Family
Long-time Pismo's Coastal Grill general manager Psalm Behpoor was detained by ICE in Fresno on June 23 and has been incarcerated in a facility in Bakersfield since. He committed burglary when he was 18 years old but got his sentence reduced and is cleared for green card restoration on the...
Trump Administration Cuts California Grant Over Transgender Policies
The Trump administration on Thursday terminated a grant for a program in California intended to prevent teenage pregnancy and childhood sexually transmitted infections, saying the state refused to remove "radical gender ideology" from its curriculum. The Personal Responsibility Education Program educates young people on abstinence and contraception to prevent pregnancy...
US Issues More Iran-Related Sanctions
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The measures cover Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of companies and...
Find Out How You Can Watch Sold Out 72-Hour Film Race
The Community Media Access Collaborative 72-Hour Film Race is expanding screening opportunities due to high demand. The film race is a hit, completely selling out within days. In response, CMAC moved the screening into a larger theater room at Maya Cinemas, which quickly sold out as well. But don't fret...
Fresno Councilmember Esparza Suspends State Senate Bid, Backs Soria
Termed-out Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza said Thursday morning that he is suspending his campaign for state Senate District 14 and endorsing former council colleague and fellow Democrat Esmeralda Soria. "This campaign has never been about me or any one person," Esparza said in a statement. "My career in public...
Netanyahu Says Israel to Begin Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations to End War, Release Hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will begin immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war on terms acceptable to Israel. Speaking to soldiers serving in Gaza, Netanyahu said he was meeting commanders to approve plans...
Trump Say He Will Go on Patrol in Washington With Police, Military
President Donald Trump said he would patrol the streets of Washington, D.C. on Thursday night with the police and military, after deploying National Guard troops in the nation's capital last week. "I'm going to be going out tonight, I think, with the police, and with the military, of course," Trump...
Musk, X Corp to Settle $500-Million Lawsuit Over Twitter Firings
Elon Musk and his social media company X Corp have reached a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees who said they were owed $500 million in severance pay. Attorneys for X Corp and the former Twitter employees reported the deal in a Wednesday court filing,...
Fresno Police Warn Drivers Ahead of Saturday DUI Patrols
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols Saturday, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. Police reminded the public that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also affect a driver’s ability to operate...