The House of Representatives voted Thursday to censure Texas Rep. Al Green, D-Houston, for shouting and refusing to sit down during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress Tuesday. Republicans voted unanimously to punish the congressman. Ten Democrats backed the censure, including Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno. The Democratic defections divided...
Bird Flu Cases Continue To Spread Across Valley, But State Officials Say The Virus May Be Slowing Down
Nearly 20 million chickens, ducks and turkeys on farms in the San Joaquin Valley have been “depopulated” – a polite term for killed – as bird flu, or avian influenza, continues to infect poultry flocks across California and the U.S. That’s almost 85% of all avian flu cases among both commercial...
Fresno Police to Conduct DUI Patrols Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. to identify drivers suspected of being under the influence. The department reminds the public that impaired driving can result from alcohol, prescription medications, and over-the-counter drugs, which may interfere with driving abilities. The use...
Capitol Rioter Ben Martin of Madera to Be Released From Federal Prison
A Central Valley man convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes and pardoned by President Donald Trump but also found guilty on a separate gun charge is expected to be a free man later today. A three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Benjamin Martin of Madera County released...
Cowboys Restructure Prescott and Lamb Deals, but Any Impact on Free Agency Is Murky
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys created nearly $57 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contracts of star quarterback Dak Prescott and his top receiver, CeeDee Lamb. It remains to be seen what the wiggle room will mean next week in free agency, where the Cowboys have been...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Mikey Thomas Manning
March 6, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Mikey Thomas Manning Suspects Date of Birth: November 10, 1997 Physical Description: White Male, 6’ 1, 157 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F23901856 Synopsis of the Case: Mikey Thomas Manning is wanted on a...
How Close Is Alex Ovechkin to Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Career Goals Record?
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 885 goals and needs nine to tie and 10 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of breaking the regular-season record by "The Great One"...
Trump Changes Course, Delays Tariffs on Most Imports From Mexico Until April
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has postponed 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico for a month amid widespread fears of the impact of a broader trade war. Trump's announcement comes after his Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, said earlier Thursday that tariffs on both Canada and...
Reports of Shots Being Fired at Florida Naval Station but No Victims or Shooter Found
A Florida sheriff says there are “no signs of an active shooter” and no injuries after police responded to a report of gunshots at the Corry Station, a Navy installation in Pensacola. Sheriff Chip Simmons says someone reported hearing multiple gunshots on Thursday, but officers have conducted a search and...
Raiders Give Pass Rusher Maxx Crosby Record-Breaking Extension
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Raiders not only extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, they made him the highest-paid non quarterback in NFL history. Crosby received a three-year extension worth $106.5 million, with $91.5 million guaranteed, to keep him in Las Vegas through the 2029 season, a person...