A blast of frigid air from Canada is expected to dump up to a foot of snow along a stretch extending from Michigan to central New England and put more than 16 million Americans under winter storm advisories, forecasters said on Monday. The storm, which was already dropping light snow...
Parlier Police Officer Dies in Tulare County Crash on Way to Work
A Parlier police officer died early Sunday after being involved in a traffic collision while driving to work in southern Tulare County, authorities said. Officer Jesus Dario Corona, 29, of the Porterville area, was involved in the crash in the 13500 block of Avenue, the Parlier Police Department said. Deputies...
Fresno State Overpowers San Jose State in Mountain West Football Finale
SAN JOSE — Fresno State played its last Mountain West Conference football game Saturday night, and took home the Valley Trophy as a parting gift. The Bulldogs played old-school — a strong defense, a rushing attack spread out among several runners, and the occasional big play — in a 41-14...
FDA Memo Links 10 Child Deaths to COVID Vaccines, New York Times Reports
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that at least 10 children had likely died "because of" COVID-19 vaccinations, citing myocarditis, or heart inflammation, as a possible cause, the New York Times reported on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services, which includes the FDA, did not immediately respond...
Trump Says Airspace Above and Around Venezuela Should Be Considered Closed
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety", but gave no further details as Washington ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. "To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE...
Gaza Death Toll Tops 70,000, Health Ministry Says
CAIRO — The number of people confirmed killed in Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has passed the 70,000 mark, the enclave's health ministry said on Saturday. A total of 301 people have been added to the toll since Thursday, taking it to 70,100, the ministry added. Two died in...
Police to Conduct DUI Patrols Saturday Night in Fresno
Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols Saturday night, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence, the department announced. Officers will be out from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Police said impaired driving includes more than alcohol; certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as marijuana, can affect a...
Westbound Belmont Avenue to Close for Utility Work in Fresno
Westbound Belmont Avenue between Armstrong and Fowler avenues will close beginning Monday as crews install new sewer and storm drain connections as part of developer improvements, city officials said. The closure is expected to last through Dec. 12, pending weather or unforeseen delays, and drivers are urged to follow posted...
California Court Tosses Wonderful Co. Lawsuit Over Farmworker Unionization Law
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California ag giant the Wonderful Company suffered a setback on Tuesday in its bid to overturn a new farmworker unionization law when an appeals court tossed its lawsuit against state labor regulators. The decision by a three-judge panel...
Give to Groups Defending Immigrants From Trump’s ICE Blitz
For my giving column this year, I chose two groups that inspired me with their resistance to Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrants lacking permanent legal status. Both are doing heroic work, but they’re squeezed between an expanding need for their services and a political climate that threatens their resources. I...