NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is sinking further Tuesday after President Donald Trump raised the stakes in his trade war, pulling Wall Street more than 9% below its record set just a month ago. The S&P 500 was down 0.9% in midday trading after Trump said he would...
Trump Says He’ll Buy a Tesla to Show Support for Musk
WASHINGTON — With Elon Musk facing escalating political blowback and financial troubles, President Donald Trump said he would buy a Tesla vehicle from his company, an unusual show of support from the president to his most powerful adviser. It was the latest example of how Trump has demonstrated loyalty to...
Trump Doubles Planned Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum to 50% as Trade War Intensifies
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor. Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on...
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian officials said Ukraine attacked Moscow before dawn Tuesday with its largest long-range drone bombardment of the war, as both sides stepped up attacks before talks intended to end three years of fighting. Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said the attack was the largest against the city since...
Fresno Man Pleads Guilty to Using Popular Game ‘Among Us’ to Exploit Minor
A Fresno man pleaded guilty Monday to sexually exploiting a minor, admitting he coerced a 15-year-old in Missouri into sending explicit images, federal prosecutors said. Peter Yang, 34, used the gaming platform "Among Us" to contact the victim, later communicating through Discord and FaceTime between November 2021 and March 2022,...
Fresno Nonprofit CEO Sandra Celedon Files to Run for Assembly
Fresno nonprofit leader Sandra Celedon has filed to run for the state Assembly in 2026. The District 31 seat is currently represented by Joaquin Arambula, D-Fresno, who said he is running for the Fresno City Council in 2026. The district covers much of Fresno, Sanger, and parts of the county....
Ontario Slaps 25% Tax Increase on Electricity Exports to US in Response to Trump’s Trade War
TORONTO — Ontario's premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million American homes and businesses in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not...
Bakersfield Man Who Made Bomb Found Near Community Pool Pleads Guilty
A Bakersfield man pleaded guilty Monday to manufacturing a bomb and illegally possessing a destructive device, federal prosecutors said. Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, admitted to constructing an explosive device filled with metal screws between July 4 and 5, 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Authorities discovered the device near...
Fresno City Attorney Janz Launches Probe Into Attack Campaign Mailer
Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz is investigating whether a campaign mailer for an upcoming city council election violated the law. Last week, a group called Fresno Future Forward sent a mailer to residents in Fresno City Council District 5, which covers much of southeast Fresno. The mailer claimed candidate Brandon...
New Atmospheric River Expected to Boost Sierra Snowpack
Could an atmospheric river arriving in California on Wednesday enable the state's all important snowpack to achieve a rare trifecta? The last survey at the end of February estimated the snowpack at 85% of normal. However, a strong finish to the wet season could give California three straight years of...