LOS ANGELES — The man accused of deliberately setting the blaze that grew into one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles history, killing 12 people and incinerating thousands of homes, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to three federal arson-related charges. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with "maliciously" starting...
Trump Says Private Donor Gave $130 Million to Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a wealthy private donor has provided $130 million to the U.S. government to cover potential shortfalls in military salaries caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Speaking at a White House event, Trump praised the wealthy donor as a patriot and a “friend of...
Wall Street Ends Higher Amid Mixed Earnings, Trump-Xi Meeting Confirmed
NEW YORK — Wall Street advanced on Thursday as investors mulled a mixed batch of corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical concerns. All three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher, with tech strength nudging the Nasdaq into the lead. But the small-cap Russell 2000 was the clear outperformer. The indexes gained...
Putin Says Russia Will Never Bow to US Pressure, Warns on Missiles
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow would never bow to pressure from the United States or any other foreign power, and cautioned that it would deliver an "overwhelming" response to any military strikes deep inside Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday hit Russia's two biggest oil companies...
Meet the Plucky Kitten With a Gentle Soul and Playful Spark
Cali is a young blind kitten who’s as independent as she is affectionate. She enjoys the company of her two kitten friends but also loves her quiet moments — lounging near her human or perched up high in her favorite cat tree, taking in the world around her. She has...
DUI Crash Sends Power Lines Across Road, Fresno Area CHP Reports
A driver is lucky to be alive after crashing into a power pole while reportedly at more than twice the legal alcohol limit in Fresno, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The collision sent power lines across the car and the roadway. The driver remained inside the vehicle until first...
What Went Wrong When Marines Fired Over I-5? CA Leaders Demand Answers
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demonstration over Camp Pendleton Saturday led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5, striking two California Highway Patrol vehicles. An artillery shell exploded over the freeway during...
Supervisors Nix Liquor License in SE Fresno. Will They Tighten Rules, Too?
Fresno County Supervisors denied a new liquor license in southeast Fresno on Tuesday after Luis Chavez, the area's representative, said it would be one more to a neighborhood saturated with alcohol vendors. Chavez thinks would-be liquor store owners are trying to skirt the city's strict rules on selling alcohol by...
Trump Calls off Federal Deployment to San Francisco, Mayor Says
President Donald Trump will not deploy federal agents to San Francisco, the California city's mayor said on Thursday, citing a call with the Republican leader. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Trump called him Wednesday night to tell him he was calling off any plans for a federal deployment. U.S....
Fresno County Authorities Investigate Man’s ‘Questionable’ Death in Caruthers
Authorities are investigating a man’s death in Caruthers after he was found injured on the ground Thursday morning, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded around 7 a.m. to the area of Oak and Tahoe avenues after someone reported finding the man. Emergency medical personnel also arrived, but the...