Wall Street's main indexes nudged higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq continuing the previous session's rally to hit an intraday record, while FedEx rose as the parcel delivery firm posted upbeat quarterly results. FedEx gained 1.7% after reporting quarterly profit and revenue above analyst estimates on Thursday, as cost-cutting and...
Israel Presses Ahead With Gaza City Assault, Displaced Palestinians Panic
GAZA — Israel's military said it had expanded operations in Gaza City on Friday and bombarded Hamas infrastructure, while displaced Palestinians traumatized by the advance said they had no means to flee. "The situation is really bad. All night long, the tank was firing shells," said Palestinian Toufic Abu Mouawad,...
Hear the Political Rants of Madera College Instructor on Leave for Charlie Kirk Comments
The instructor fired by College of the Sequoias and suspended by State Center Community College District for comments about his desire to see Charlie Kirk's family dead appears to have a history of making vitriolic statements at the expense of regular coursework. A Madera Community College student taking Shaynon Scheidt's...
World of Outlaws Western Swing Concludes with Tulare Thunderbowl’s Roth Classic
The time has come for the World of Outlaws to salute one of sprint car racing’s most committed car owners, Dennis and Teresa Roth of Valley-based Roth Motorsports. "The Greatest Show on Dirt" is heading to Tulare's Thunderbowl Raceway for the fourth running of the Dennis Roth Classic on Friday...
Flood Watch Remains in Effect for Central California Through Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for much of Central California, including Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Bakersfield, and surrounding communities, effective through Friday afternoon. Forecasters warn that heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could trigger flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas. Excessive runoff may also affect flood-prone...
Does Fresno State’s E.J. Warner Have His Groove Back?
One could say E.J. Warner regained his confidence last week with four touchdown passes against Southern. But that's not an accurate statement. Warner says he never lost his confidence in the first place, despite throwing five interceptions with no touchdown passes in the season's first three games. "My confidence is...
Kern County Deputies Arrest Lake Isabella Man in Weapons, Narcotics Case
A 59-year-old man was arrested after deputies found firearms, including an illegal assault rifle, and narcotics at a Lake Isabella home, authorities said Thursday. Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a weapons-related call at the 8500 block of Misty Court, the agency said. During the investigation, deputies determined Timothy...
Scotty Is Eager to Power Up Your Home With Kitten Energy
Scotty is a playful, high-energy 6-month-old kitten with a big personality and the cutest crinkle ears you've ever seen! He's full of curiosity and charm — always on the move, chasing toys, pouncing on shadows, and bringing a smile to everyone he meets. Like many kittens, Scotty is still learning the...
Tsunami Danger Being Evaluated for Washington State After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Thursday off Russia's Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky region has triggered a tsunami advisory for Alaska's Aleutian Islands, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System. The threat to Washington state and other Pacific Coast regions was "undetermined" and "still being evaluated," the Washington Emergency Management Division said in...
Democratic-Led US Senate Resolution Seeks Recognition of Palestinian State
WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. senators introduced on Thursday the first Senate resolution to urge recognition of a Palestinian state, further signaling a shift in Washington sentiment toward Israel nearly two years into its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The Democratic-led measure is unlikely to pass the...