Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. Although it’s still experimental, they hope the brain-computer interface could someday help give voice to those unable to speak. A new study described testing the device on a 47-year-old woman with quadriplegia who...
Fresno Police Arrest 12 for DUI, Plan More Enforcement Operations
The Fresno Police Department arrested 12 drivers on suspicion of DUI during an enforcement operation on Saturday, the department said in a statement. Drivers convicted of a first-time DUI offense face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license, police said. Authorities plan to conduct...
Collision Leaves Two Dead, Several Injured After Clovis Police Chase
Update on March 31, 2025 The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office has identified the two who died as Andrew Webb, 19, of Fresno, and Adrian Labra Jr., 19, who was recently living in the Sacramento area. Authorities said that Luis Felix, 18, of Fresno, is facing four felony charges. One charge...
Israeli Military Orders the Evacuation of Gaza’s Southern City of Rafah
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel's military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering Rafah and nearby areas, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the Gaza Strip's southernmost city. Israel ended its ceasefire with the Hamas militant group and renewed its air and ground war earlier this month....
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: William Rodriguez Garcia
March 31, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: William Rodriguez Garcia Suspects Date of Birth: June 7, 1986 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 7, 140 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Criminal threats Warrant Number: F23900126 Synopsis of the Case: William Rodriguez Garcia is wanted on a...
Stock Markets Around the World Tumble as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Approaches
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is fast approaching, and stock markets around the world are tumbling Monday in advance of it. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 was down 1.3% following one of its worst losses of the past couple of years on Friday. It’s on track...
Yum Brands CEO Announces Plans to Retire in 2026
Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026. Gibbs, 62, is a 36-year veteran of Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum Brands, which is the world's largest restaurant company. Yum owns the Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger &...
Earthquake Compounds Humanitarian Crisis in Myanmar as Death Toll Passes 1,700
BANGKOK — A massive earthquake that rocked Myanmar could exacerbate hunger and disease outbreaks in a country already wracked by food shortages, mass displacement and civil war, aid groups and the United Nations warned Monday. The official death toll climbed past 1,700, but the true figure is feared to be...
Merced Police Chief: Local Sexual Assault Exams ‘Worth’ Higher Cost
Last year, The Merced FOCUS reported that for the first time in over a decade, a crucial service for survivors of sexual assault would be offered locally. That service is a forensic medical exam, a lengthy evidence collection process that's key for treating and documenting medical conditions or injuries associated...
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes to Headline Chukchansi’s Summer Series with ‘Family Reunion Tour’
Acclaimed comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes will bring her signature humor to Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino's Sounds of Summer entertainment series on Saturday, June 21, as part of her Family Reunion Tour. The performance will take place in Chukchansi's Outdoor Pavilion, where fans can enjoy Johnson-Reyes' hilarious storytelling under the stars....