WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. Vote Was 54-46 The vote was 54-46. Democrats voiced frustration that Republicans went ahead with...
Fresno County’s First Fentanyl Murder Trial Begins as Defense Challenges Overdose Evidence
Opening statements were heard Friday in Fresno County’s first fentanyl-related homicide trial, where Cassidy Gonzalez, 24, stands accused of murder in the overdose death of Jade Dreith. The verdict could rest on whether prosecutors can prove Dreith died from Gonzalez’s pills — not someone else’s. Events Leading to Arrest Prosecutors...
Trump Pledges to ‘Expel Rogue Actors’ in Political Speech at Justice Department
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used a triumphant visit to the Justice Department on Friday to air a litany of grievances about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his political career, decrying in often profane terms his adversaries and casting himself as a victim of unfair and biased prosecutions....
Meet Tulare County’s New Health Officer: Dr. Asma Tariq
Dr. Asma Tariq is Tulare County's the new health officer after her unanimous appointment by the board of supervisors. Dr. Tariq will assume duties on May 4. She is filling a long-standing vacancy created by Dr. Karen Haught 's 2023 retirement. As county health officer, Dr. Tariq will oversee public...
CA Regulator Mulls State Farm’s Request for 22% Home Insurance Hike
SACRAMENTO — California's top insurance regulator on Friday said he would approve an emergency request by State Farm to raise premiums 22% on home insurance for about a million customers if the insurance giant could justify the hike at a public hearing. State Farm, the state's largest insurer with roughly 1...
Fresno Council President Says It’s Not Worth Investigating ‘Rumors’ of Chavez Wrongdoing
Update: Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi said he would be willing to investigate the allegations if Juan Arambula and Luisa Medina were willing to reimburse the city for the cost of the investigation if no wrong-doing was found. Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi says he doesn't want an...
Don’t Listen to Critics. SJ River Conservancy Is Doing Its Job
The recent Fresnoland article on the proposed CEMEX mining project in Fresno County raises several important issues but misrepresents the San Joaquin River Conservancy, its role, and its capabilities. The article critiques the Conservancy for not taking a more direct stance on the mining proposal and portrays its staff and...
CA Borrows $3.4B to Cover Medi-Cal Budget Gap. Is Immigrant Coverage at Risk?
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. To cover a budget gap in Medi-Cal — which provides health insurance for roughly 15 million disabled and low-income Californians — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is borrowing $3.4 billion from the state’s general fund. As CalMatters’ Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen...
Trump Administration’s Attacks on Higher Education Threaten US Global Dominance in Science
The United States has long dominated global higher education, with 72% of the world’s top 25 universities, Fareed Zakaria said in his latest opinion piece in The Washington Post. However, this competitive advantage is being threatened by the Trump administration’s attacks on colleges, particularly through funding cuts and a crackdown...
Tulare Police Arrest Eight in Gang Suppression Operation
A coordinated gang suppression operation in Tulare led to the arrests of eight individuals Thursday, authorities said. The Tulare Police Department, assisted by the Tulare County Gang Task Force, conducted compliance checks at approximately 30 residences tied to known gang members, followed by saturation patrols targeting gang activity, police said....