Jon Kyl, a Republican from Arizona who served in both chambers of Congress for nearly 30 years, said Tuesday that he was diagnosed with dementia. Kyl, 83, was one of the Republican Party’s most consequential Senate leaders of his era. He began his congressional career in the House of Representatives...
US DOJ to Review 5.2 Million Pages of Epstein Files, Document Shows
The U.S. Justice Department revealed it has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review and needs 400 lawyers from four different department offices to help with the process through late January, according to a government document reviewed by Reuters on Tuesday. This is likely to extend the final...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Ferlin Ray Hudson
December 31, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Ferlin Ray Hudson Suspects Date of Birth: July 8, 1970 Physical Description: American Indian Male, 5’ 6, 175 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: False imprisonment with violence. Warrant Number: F25907877 Synopsis of the Case: Ferlin Ray Hudson is...
Fresno Police Arrest Teen After DUI Crash Injures Three
An 18-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday after a multi-vehicle collision on Lamona Avenue and First Street that left three people injured, the Fresno Police Department said. Officers responded to the scene at 8:15 p.m., where the suspect’s vehicle had struck multiple parked cars. Police said the woman was later admitted...
Fresno Police to Hold DUI Patrols Saturday Night
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Police reminded the public that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol, noting that some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can interfere with driving. Drivers are...
Fresno State Blows Prime Opportunity in Loss to Utah State
Fresno State could not get its momentum going. On a night when Utah State committed a season-high 20 turnovers, the basketball Bulldogs failed to capitalize. The best the Bulldogs could do was put together a singular six-point run in the second half, falling to the Aggies 72-63 Tuesday night at...
Three Arrested in Armed Carjacking, Assault in Porterville
Three suspects, including an 18-year-old man and two juveniles, were arrested after an armed carjacking and violent assault reported early Tuesday in Porterville, police said. Porterville Police Department officers responded at about 2:15 a.m. to the 22300 block of Avenue 152 after a report of an armed carjacking. The victim...
Southbound Highway 99 Fresno Street Onramp Closed for Repairs
The southbound Highway 99 onramp at Fresno Street will be closed Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for drainage repairs, according to Caltrans. Caltrans said the Fresno Street to Kern Street auxiliary lane will also be closed during the repair work. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and expect...
Key Forecast Killed After Almond Price Collapse. Was It a Knee-Jerk Decision?
How much can a single faulty forecast affect a business? For almond farmers in the Central Valley, the Punjabi American Growers Group says it cost growers $1.2 billion "overnight." As a result, the Almond Board of California voted in December to end funding for its annual objective forecast. The decision...
New California Law Requires a Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Fridge-less apartments dotting the pricey California rental market will soon be a head-scratching relic. Beginning Jan. 1, landlords will be required to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law. It...