This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Truth be told, there's a lot of white trucks in Modesto. White Dodge Rams, white GMC Sierras, white F150s, white Ford Transit vans, white Suburbans, white Silverados, white Chevy Colorados. So many white trucks, all of them American-made:...
House Speaker Johnson Fails to Squash a Proxy Voting Effort From New Moms in Congress
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson exercised his power of the gavel Tuesday in an unusually aggressive effort to squash a proposal for new parents in Congress to able to vote by proxy, rather than in person, as they care for newborns. His plan failed, 206-222. In an unprecedented move,...
UN Agency Closes Its Remaining Gaza Bakeries as Food Supplies Dwindle Under Israeli Blockade
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The U.N. food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as supplies dwindle after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports nearly a month ago. Israel, which later resumed its offensive to pressure the Hamas militant group into accepting...
Hooters Goes Bust and Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Hooters is going bust. The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection. HOA Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection Monday in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas. Fresno's Hooters restaurant closed in 2019. It's...
Can CEMEX Dig a 600-Foot Hole and Not Harm the River? Arambula Says No and Writes a Bill
A mining company wants to dig hundreds of feet down on a site along the San Joaquin River. With an environmental review of the project released, the decision now lands on Fresno County supervisors to approve or deny — and, if the project gets a green light, decide how deep...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Destiny Christine Brown
April 1, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Destiny Christine Brown Suspects Date of Birth: August 13, 1990 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 3, 100 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Resisting executive officer Warrant Number: F24907011 Synopsis of the Case: Destiny Christine Brown is wanted on...
Three Missing Fresno Teens Found Safe After Nine Days
Three Fresno teenagers who were reported missing last week have been found safe, authorities said. Piper Delacruz, 16, Alexis Walker, 17, and Aiden Gonzalez, 15, were last seen on March 19 near Millbrook and Teague avenues when they were reported missing, according to the Fresno Police Department. The teens were...
State Center Trustees Vote for Special Interest Giveaway Over Students: Opinion
Fewer school facilities. Higher costs for taxpayers. Reduced opportunities for young people trying to build a future in the trades. That’s what we’re getting because of the State Center Community College District’s decision to pursue a construction project labor agreement (PLA) behind closed doors. This was an unwarranted, unasked for,...
Lakers Hold Off Rockets With 6 3-Pointers Apiece From Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 20 points and nine assists, and Gabe Vincent added 20 points on six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Lakers' 104-98 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. LeBron James finished with 16 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who solidified their hold...
Athletics Bat Boy Stewart Thalblum Takes Down Drone in Left Field
WEST SACRAMENTO — When a drone suddenly appeared near the left-field wall at Sutter Health Park on Monday night, veteran Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum decided to help thwart it. Quick Thinking on the Field The drone tried to lift him off the grass but Thalblum used a bat and...