Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok said on Friday lapses in safeguards had resulted in "images depicting minors in minimal clothing" on social media platform X and that improvements were being made to prevent this. Screenshots shared by users on X showed Grok's public media tab filled with images...
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Friant Water Rights Case
The U.S. Supreme Court officially declined to hear a case alleging the federal government illegally stiffed water contractors, including the city of Fresno, when it gave them zero water during the crushing 2014-2015 drought. The Bureau of Reclamation instead gave supplies from Millerton Lake during those years that would have...
New York Mayor Mamdani Vows to Enact Democratic Socialist Agenda
Democrat Zohran Mamdani became New York City's mayor on Thursday, vowing during a public swearing-in ceremony on the steps of City Hall to enact an aggressive agenda aimed at making the nation's largest city more affordable for working people. Mamdani, a member of his party's left-wing democratic socialist faction, was...
2026 May Entertain Political Junkies, but Sluggish CA Economy Deserves Spotlight
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the new year begins, there’s no shortage of political trends to keep Californians preoccupied, entertained or perhaps appalled — particularly the state’s transcontinental feud with President Donald Trump. There is Gov. Gavin Newsom’s all-but-announced campaign for president,...
Mamdani Revokes Executive Orders That Adams Signed to Support Israel
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order in his first day as mayor of New York City on Thursday revoking all orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams after his indictment on federal corruption charges, including two that he had touted as support for Israel. One of the...
New California Fee Targets Batteries in PlayStations, Power Tools, Singing Cards
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting Jan. 1, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it's a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card. The 1.5% surcharge, capped at...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Tou Hue Yang
January 2, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Tou Hue Yang Suspects Date of Birth: October 8, 1977 Physical Description: Asian Male, 5’ 3, 130 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: False imprisonment with violence. Warrant Number: F25908556 Synopsis of the Case: Tou Hue Yang is wanted...
US Says It Thwarted Potential ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Attack in North Carolina
The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it thwarted an alleged plan by a North Carolina man to carry out an ISIS-inspired attack using knives and hammers on New Year’s Eve. Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, was charged with providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization,...
Why a Nuclear Plant Is a Big Sticking Point in the Ukraine Peace Plan
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine and the United States are 90% of the way toward an agreement to end the war with Russia. Within the 10% still in dispute is who will control Europe’s largest nuclear power plant. The plant, in the Zaporizhzhia region of...
Tulare County Gang Suppression Operation Nets 12 Arrests, Eight Firearms
Tulare County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 12 people and seized multiple firearms during a targeted New Year’s Eve gang suppression operation conducted across north and south Tulare County, authorities said. The enforcement detail took place around 4 p.m. on Wednesday and focused on individuals involved in criminal activity, including suspects...