Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the 35th U.S. president, John F. Kennedy, died on Tuesday after revealing in a November essay that she had been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She was 35. Her passing was announced by her family in a social media post from the John F....
New Covered California Enrollments Dip Amid Tax-Credit Confusion, Cost Uncertainty
The U.S. Congress adjourned for its holiday break without taking action on legislation to forestall the expiration of tax credits that help subsidize the cost of health insurance premiums under the federal Affordable Care Act. The expiration of those tax credits on Dec. 31, combined with the absence of legislation...
Madera County Authorities Seek Missing Mother, Son
Authorities are seeking public help to locate a missing mother and her young son last seen Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Madera. Sarah Jane Pritchard, 23, and her 10-month-old son, Jiraiya Mendez, were reported missing on Monday. Pritchard is described as 5-foot-5, with brown hair and blue eyes. Her...
Zelenskiy Discusses US Troop Presence in Ukraine With Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday Kyiv was discussing with Washington a possible presence of U.S. troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees, and also raised what he called a faked attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence. Zelenskiy told the media in a WhatsApp chat that Kyiv...
Check Out Before and After Satellite Views of Sierra Snowpack Following Storms
Last week's "Christmas Miracle" storms are putting smiles on the faces of California growers and skiers. On Dec. 11, 19% of the Sierra Nevada was covered in snow, according to the National Weather Service. As of Monday, the snowpack covered 56% of the mountain range, NWS said. The state Department...
US Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants
The Justice Department sued Virginia on Monday over its policy of granting immigrants lacking permanent legal status in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities, saying that the assistance violates federal law because it discriminates against U.S. citizens living in other states. The complaint came as Virginia’s term-limited Republican governor,...
CIA Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
The CIA conducted a drone strike on a port facility in Venezuela last week, according to people briefed on the operation, a development that suggests an aggressive new phase of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against the Maduro government has begun. The strike was on a dock where U.S. officials...
Overturned Truck Blocks Southbound Highway 41 in Fresno County
Southbound Highway 41 is blocked near Mt. Whitney Avenue Tuesday due to an overturned truck, according to the Caltrans. Traffic is being diverted to Elm Avenue, and drivers should expect delays while crews work to clear the scene. — Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Ignacio Rubio Lopez
December 30, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Ignacio Rubio Lopez Suspects Date of Birth: December 22, 1971 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 8, 170 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F23906903 Synopsis of the Case: Ignacio Rubio Lopez is wanted on a...
California Has New Road Laws in 2026. What Do Drivers Need to Know?
The California Highway Patrol is urging residents to familiarize themselves with a slate of new public safety laws approved during the latest legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, many of which take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Crimes Among the changes are new criminal penalties aimed at curbing...