MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out, and he emphasized that it should pave the way to lasting peace. "So the idea itself is correct, and...
Playful Laser-Dot Chasing Bogey Is Ready to Be Your Buddy
Bogey is the absolute best! This playful little 9-month-old guy has a charming bend in his tail that adds to his irresistible cuteness. At just 3 weeks old, he was rescued from a parking lot with his sister, and now he’s ready to find his forever home! Bogey loves to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Rebecca Ann Maestas
March 13, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Rebecca Ann Maestas Suspects Date of Birth: February 24, 1984 Physical Description: Hispanic Female, 5’ 2, 150 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F23905449 Synopsis of the Case: Rebecca Ann Maestas is wanted on a...
Clovis Police Arrest 2 Suspects for Narcotics, Fraud at House Where They Squatted
Clovis police detectives served a search warrant early Wednesday morning at a home filled with squatters near the intersection of Nees and Armstrong avenues, in connection with an ongoing investigation into fraud, identity theft, and narcotics. John Devaul, 47, of Clovis, and Brandon Gerber, 43, of Fresno, were arrested, the...
Vaccinating Poultry Could Help Cut Soaring Egg Prices but US Remains Hesitant
OMAHA, Neb. — Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions...
Trump Administration Withdraws Nomination of David Weldon for CDC Director
NEW YORK — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Republican-controlled Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination — less than an hour...
SpaceX Delays Flight to Replace NASA’s Stuck Astronauts After Launch Pad Problem
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA's two stuck astronauts. The new crew needs to get to the International Space Station before Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can head home after nine months...
49ers Cut 2 More Players, Increasing Dead Cap Charge to More Than $86 Million
SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers cut defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins at the start of the new league year on Wednesday in the latest moves to overhaul the roster. The 49ers have cut four key contributors, traded star receiver Deebo Samuel to Washington and saw seven...
Former Fresno City Councilman Accused of Using Taxpayer Funds to Support Wife’s Campaign
Former California Assemblymember Juan Arambula and a well-known community activist say there is "substantial reason to believe" that former Fresno city councilmember and current county supervisor Luis Chavez used taxpayer funds to support his wife's campaign for his vacated seat. Chavez is married to Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, a Fresno Unified...
Two Men Identified as Suspects in Fresno County 2016 Double Homicide
Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office identified two men in connection with a 2016 double homicide east of Reedley. Jonathan Morales Ramos, 27, of Soledad, and Erik Madrigal Garcia, 26, of Orosi, were identified as suspects in the killings of Alfonso Barbosa, 31, and Fray Martin Rodriguez, 29,...