A Fresno police officer has been arrested on several felony charges related to domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday, authorities reported. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested Officer Efren Lopez, 30, according to a statement from Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. The criminal investigation is being...
Fresno Judicial Candidate Flips the Bird in Holiday Card. Fair or Foul?
Harmless fun or judgment unbecoming a potential judge? That's a question voters may ponder when voting in the Fresno County Judicial race. At issue is a Christmas card sent by Fresno County senior deputy district attorney Steven Ueltzen in which he and family members are shown giving the middle finger...
CBS Picks New ’60 Minutes’ Leader From Outside TV News
CBS News named on Thursday journalist and author Nick Bilton as executive producer of news magazine show "60 Minutes," marking the first time the show has tapped a leader from outside traditional television news. Bilton is the fifth executive producer in the show's history. His appointment is part of a...
After 150 Years, Fresno Ag Eyes New Spots. Looking at You, Madera Ranchos
With 150 years under its belt come July 4, iconic Fresno Ag Hardware has its sights set on more locations for the Central Valley, including smaller neighborhood concepts. The store's true birthdate is in dispute to this day, said Ian Williams, chief operating officer for Fresno Ag. Some historical records...
Cracks Exposed in Alvarado’s Resume in Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Race
The employment history of Dr. Johnny Alvarado, a candidate for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, is being scrutinized in the final days before the election. Alvarado boasts over 30 years in education, spent with seven different school districts across Fresno County. That is an average of four years and three...
California Sues 23andMe Over Large 2023 Data Breach
The genetics testing company 23andMe was sued on Thursday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, over a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and other personal information of an estimated 6.9 million U.S. customers. In a complaint filed in San Francisco Superior Court, California accused 23andMe of ignoring numerous warnings...
Fresno Authorities Arrest Man After Seizing Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks
Fresno fire investigators and police officers arrested a man Thursday after authorities said they found nearly 1,300 pounds of illegal fireworks valued at more than $10,000. The Fresno Fire Department said the adult male was taken into custody during a joint operation with the Fresno Police Department. Authorities said he...
Portola Releases 2026 Lineup With Robyn, Swedish House Mafia, and Tiësto
The Portola Music Festival is returning to San Francisco for its fifth edition Sept. 26-27, with organizers unveiling a lineup Thursday that includes Swedish House Mafia, Robyn, Dog Blood, and Tiësto among the headliners. The two-day 21+ electronic music festival, presented by Goldenvoice, will again take place at Pier 80...
Fire at School Dormitory in Kenya Kills at Least 16
NAIROBI, Kenya — At least 16 students died and scores were injured in Kenya on Thursday after an early morning fire tore through the dormitory of a girls’ boarding school, forcing many to jump out of windows. The fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. local time at the school,...
US and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations
The United States and Iran traded attacks in an overnight spate of hostilities, U.S. and Iranian officials said Thursday, potentially threatening the already fragile negotiations over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz and a lasting deal to end the war. Iran fired a ballistic missile early Thursday toward a...