WASHINGTON — Frank Bisignano, a self-professed “DOGE person,” faces questions about whether the Trump administration plans to privatize Social Security as he appears before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday for his hearing to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Bisignano, a Wall Street veteran and one-time defender...
Dog Found Fatally Shot in the Head in Fresno. Investigation Ongoing
A dog was found fatally shot in the head Monday at a known animal dumping site near a Fresno apartment complex at Church and Elm avenues, according to a community member who responded to the scene. Maria Alvarez Garcia-Adam Carbajal said she received a call from a resident who had...
Israel Releases Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director After He Was Attacked by West Bank Settlers
HEBRON, West Bank — Israeli authorities released an Oscar-winning Palestinian director who was detained by the army after being attacked by Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. He said they beat him in front of his home while filming the assault. Hamdan Ballal and the other directors of “No Other Land,” which...
USC Star JuJu Watkins Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury in March Madness Win
LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded Southern California’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday night. Watkins, one of the biggest stars in women's basketball, was streaking to the basket chased by...
Rattlesnake Season Is Coming. This Is How to Stay Safe
Rattlesnake season is coming, and the best way to avoid bites is to avoid the reptiles altogether, a zoo expert said. "You'll probably hear it before you see it, and if you do, you kind of stop, freeze ... give a quick scan of your environment," said Mark Halvorsen, Fresno...
Find the Ultimate Summer Camp at Upcoming Fresno Event
Plan the perfect summer for your kids at the Central California Parent's annual Camp Fair event on Saturday, March 29. Camp Fair ’25 is the premier event for discovering the Central Valley’s best summer camps, organizers say. There will information on day camps, sleep-away camps, sport programs, and more. The...
Fresno Police Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer
Fresno police officer Ryan Torres, who known by colleagues for his enthusiasm and commitment to the community, has died after a battle with cancer, the department announced. Torres, a Fresno native and 2015 Clovis West High School graduate, died Friday, March 21. He had served with the Fresno Police Department...
Former Central High Star Xavier Worthy Sues Ex-Girlfriend
AUSTIN, Texas — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted him and stole or destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property. The former star at Fresno's Central High School filed the lawsuit Monday against Tia...
Niko Medved Exits Colorado State for Minnesota ‘Dream Job’
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota hired Colorado State's Niko Medved on Monday, agreeing to a six-year contract with the Twin Cities-area native and former student manager for the Gophers who had the Rams within one basket of the Sweet 16. Medved was the front-runner from the start to succeed Ben Johnson, who...
Fresno Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assault with Deadly Weapon at Atwater Prison
A Fresno man pleaded guilty Monday to assault with a deadly weapon for attacking another inmate with a jail-made knife at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater, federal prosecutors said. Jarvell Kent, 30, admitted to chasing and stabbing the victim inside a cell block on April 28, 2024, according to the...