This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters A California legislator wants to solve the state's housing crisis, juice its economy, fight climate change and save the Democratic Party with one "excruciatingly non-sexy" idea. Oakland Democratic Assemblymember Buffy Wicks sees the slow, occasionally redundant, often litigious...
Latest Forecasts Predict a Wet March for Fresno
The Climate Prediction Center says there is a 60% to 70% chance of above-average precipitation for Fresno and the Sierra over the next two weeks. That squares with other forecast models indicating that Fresno and nearby communities could receive a total of 1.5 inches of rain between Tuesday night and...
The Lakers and LeBron Revel in What the Luka Trade Did for Their Title Hopes
The game hasn't gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline. It just looks that way. Consider this moment from Sunday night's win over the Clippers: Jaxson Hayes got a defensive rebound, handed the ball to Luka Doncic, who took one step forward and fired a 75-foot...
Stephen Curry Scores 21 in Homecoming Game to Lift Warriors Past Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stephen Curry had 21 points and 10 assists in his annual homecoming game, and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the second half to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 119-101 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games. Curry, who was raised in Charlotte and...
Republicans Target 4 ‘Sanctuary’ Cities as Trump Pushes Mass Deportations
WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are taking aim at four cities — often called "sanctuary cities" — over their policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement with a hearing this week that comes as President Donald Trump presses ahead with his campaign of mass deportations. Mayors Michelle Wu of Boston, Brandon...
Trump’s Halt on Military Aid Will Hurt Ukraine’s Defenses. But It May Not Be Fatal
LONDON — The U.S. has been Ukraine's biggest military backer since Russia's full-scale invasion began three years ago. The suspension of that aid by the Trump administration doesn't mean Ukraine's defenses will quickly collapse. But it's a major blow that threatens to remove some of the most formidable weapons in...
iHeartMedia Says Legal Dispute With Drake Was Settled Because It ‘Did Nothing Wrong’
HOUSTON — Texas-based iHeartMedia said it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.” Drake had alleged in a legal petition filed in November that iHeartMedia received illegal payments from Universal Music Group to boost radio airplay...
Arab Leaders Gather to Endorse Counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza Plan
CAIRO — Arab leaders meeting in Cairo on Tuesday are set to endorse a counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the Gaza Strip to be depopulated and transformed into a beach destination, even as the continuation of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is uncertain. The summit hosted by Egyptian President...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Issac Raymond Lisaola
March 4, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Issac Raymond Lisaola Suspects Date of Birth: July 21, 2003 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 7, 200 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F24902464 Synopsis of the Case: Issac Raymond Lisaola is wanted on a...
Zelenskyy Calls Oval Office Spat With Trump ‘Regrettable,’ Is Ready to Work for Peace
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday the Oval Office blowup with U.S. President Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready to work under Trump's “strong leadership” to get a lasting peace. Zelenskyy’s remarks in an apparent effort to placate Trump came in a...