SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief to a coalition of labor unions and organizations that has sued to stop the Trump administration’s massive dismantling of the federal workforce. U.S. District Judge...
Plug-In Stove Could Be a Game Changer for Health and Climate
NEW YORK — For years, Ed Yaker, treasurer of a New York City co-op with nearly 1,500 units, and fellow board members have dealt with gas leaks. It can mean the gas at an entire building is shut off, leaving residents unable to use a stove for months until expensive...
UMC Building Exits Escrow. Developer Envisions a ‘Mini City’ for SE Fresno.
The developer responsible for revitalizing some of Fresno's most recognizable landmarks can begin work on his next project — and he says it will be a big positive for southeast Fresno. Sevak Khatchadourian said the 33-acre University Medical Center campus recently left escrow. United Health Centers already agreed to purchase...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Eases Toward the End of Its Dreary February
NEW YORK — Wall Street is easing toward the end of its dreary February, and U.S. stock indexes are drifting following an economic report that included both encouraging and discouraging trends. The S&P 500 was up 0.6% in morning trading and trimming its loss for the month, which had been...
Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa May Have Been Dead for Days or Weeks, Sheriff Says
SANTA FE, N.M. — Authorities investigating the deaths of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife are waiting for the results of the autopsies, and carbon monoxide and toxicology testing to determine how they died. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, apparently had been dead for days or even a couple...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Murry Maurice Williams
Feb 28, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Murry Maurice Williams Suspects Date of Birth: June 24, 1975 Physical Description: Black Male, 6’ 4, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F21903723 Synopsis of the Case: Murry Maurice Williams is wanted on a felony...
Trump to Sign Order Friday Designating English as the Official Language of the US
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in...
Newsom’s Failed Housing and Homelessness Promises Near End of Term
With just 22 months remaining in his governorship, Gavin Newsom knows that two interrelated promises he made to voters seven years ago — to erase or at least lessen the state's chronic housing shortage and its very high rate of homelessness — will not happen before he departs. The pledges...
Fresno Women Leaders Will Share Insight at ‘Spill the Tea’ Fundraiser
The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students encourages the community to take a long lunch and attend the second annual “Spill the Tea” event on Thursday, March 6. The high tea gathering celebrates Women’s History Month and highlights the accomplishments of women in the community. A panel moderated by foundation CEO...
Wet Skies Expected Over Fresno Beginning Saturday Night
Early March is expected to bring needed rain to Fresno and surrounding communities beginning Saturday night, according to the NWS Hanford forecast. In addition, the local Sierra is likely to see a dusting of snow at elevations of 6,000 feet and above. About a quarter-inch of rain is expected in...