Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the American people and leadership and voiced hope for “strong relations,” a day after an astonishing Oval Office blowout with U.S. President Donald Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood. Zelenskyy on Saturday arrived in London ahead of a summit on...
Worried About Your Blood Sugar? 10 Easy Ways to Keep It in Check
Thirty-seven million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, and another 97 million are at risk. High blood sugar is an early warning sign to watch for. Thankfully, small and sustainable lifestyle changes can make the difference between a diabetes diagnosis with daily insulin injections - or not. Understanding A1C and Glucose...
These Little-Known Bank Accounts Allow Americans With Disabilities to Save and Invest
NEW YORK — Paul Safarik, 32, of Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked in the food industry since he was 21, delivering for quick service restaurants like Raising Cane's and stocking groceries at stores like Trader Joe's. With his earnings, Safarik, who has Down syndrome, recently bought a treadmill to stay active...
Mindy Casto Sworn in as 24th Fresno Police Chief
Mindy Casto was sworn in as Fresno's 24th police chief and its first female chief on Friday. Casto, a Fresno native who joined the police department in 1997, aims to prioritize life preservation, improved service, and professionalism. Casto replaces Paco Balderrama, who resigned following allegations of misconduct.
Costa Says Trump Laid Trap for Zelenskyy, Calls Conference a ‘Setup’
What was supposed to be the next steps in a peace agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. quickly devolved Friday into a shouting match between the two countries' leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ultimately backed away from a lucrative minerals deal after Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump...
Fresno EOC Tightens Belt Through Layoffs. Former Acting CEO Is Among Them.
The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, the longtime anti-poverty organization that's struggling to close a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, reportedly has laid off as many as 16 administrative staffers. They include Michelle Tutunjian, the chief operating officer who was named acting CEO late last year when the commission put CEO Emilia Reyes...
DACA Reform Gains Momentum. Valadao Says Program Fix Needed.
About 200 Democratic representatives have signed onto a bill granting pathways for citizenship to immigrants who came to the country as children. Now, the American Dream and Promise Act from Reps. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) has gained the support of a Republican representative. Another Central Valley representative...
Mexican Cartel Leader AKA ‘Hummer’ Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking
A high-ranking member of the Los Zetas cartel pleaded guilty Friday to charges of conspiring to manufacture and distribute large quantities of cocaine and marijuana intended for the United States, the Department of Justice said. Jaime Gonzalez-Duran, also known as Hummer, 49, admitted to his role in the violent organization....
Trump Calls for Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia, Doubts Zelenskyy Wants Peace
President Donald Trump said Friday he wants an “immediate” ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace or lose American support. “That was not a man that wanted to make peace,” Trump said of Zelenskyy, hours after the two had a contentious Oval Office...
Toni Atkins Is Running for Governor. What She Says About DEI, Kamala Harris.
Toni Atkins campaigned for governor during a two-day stop in Fresno on Thursday and Friday. The San Diego Democrat met with the Central Valley Community Foundation, a group of women entrepreneurs, and spoke at the Eccles Family Rural West Conference at Fresno State. Atkins also attended a fundraiser hosted by...