Fresno police arrested 15 drivers on suspicion of DUI during an enforcement operation on Saturday, the department announced. Drivers convicted of a first-time DUI offense face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended license, authorities said. Police plan to hold another DUI enforcement operation on...
US Inflation Cools, Though Trade War Threatens to Lift Prices
WASHINGTON — U.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September and a measure of underlying inflation fell to a four-year low, even as widespread tariffs threaten to send prices higher. The consumer price index increased 2.8% in February from a year ago, Wednesday's report from the Labor...
Wall Street Keeps Shaking as Encouraging Inflation Data Helps but Escalating Trade War Hurts
NEW YORK — Wall Street keeps shaking. After jumping to a big early gain on an encouraging inflation update, the U.S. stock market gave back much of it after other countries announced their retaliations following President Donald Trump's latest escalation in his trade war. The S&P 500 was up 0.1%...
Dodgers Reward Manager With 4-Year Contract Extension That Runs Through 2029
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dave Roberts has a signed a four-year contract extension to manage the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029, the team announced Tuesday. Multiple reports on Monday said it was worth $32.4 million. At that figure he could have the highest average salary among managers,...
Deals for QBs and Pass Rushers Highlight Start of NFL Free Agency
The NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles are losing two of their defensive disruptors who pressured Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Milton Williams agreed to a deal with New England worth $26 million annually and edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4...
Janz Reveals Treasurer of Group Behind Attack Mailer, Issues $1K Sanction
The mysterious committee behind a controversial mailer in an upcoming Fresno City Council special election has been forced into the spotlight. One day after the Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz launched an investigation, Fresno Future Forward filed paperwork with the city clerk Tuesday afternoon. Janz said the group is now...
Court Asked to Intervene After Email Tells USAID Workers to Destroy Classified Docs
WASHINGTON — A union for U.S. Agency for International Development contractors asked a federal judge Tuesday to intervene in any destruction of classified documents after an email ordered staffers to help burn and shred agency records. Judge Carl Nichols set a Wednesday morning deadline for the plaintiffs and the government...
House Passes Funding Bill Until September, Senate Outcome Uncertain
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line. Republicans needed overwhelming support from their members...
Education Dept. Plans to Lay Off 1,300 Employees as Trump Vows to Wind the Agency Down
WASHINGTON — The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization's staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the agency. Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency's ability to continue...
President Trump’s Many Golf Trips Are Costing Taxpayers Millions Per Outing
President Donald Trump's frequent weekend trips to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida are placing a substantial financial burden on taxpayers, with costs running into tens of millions of dollars, according to The Guardian. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has requested $45 million to cover security expenses through November, while...