WASHINGTON — Rather than boycott President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, some Democratic lawmakers are inviting former federal workers to Tuesday’s speech as a way to protest the mass firings and funding cuts that have defined Trump’s first month back in office. Federal workers’ treatment by...
Fresno County Fire Leads to Death and Injury. Deputies Suspect Foul Play.
Update on March 4, 2025. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified Samantha Dellia, 36, as the woman who died. The 44-year-old man injured in the incident remains hospitalized in critical condition. Original Story Deputies and firefighters responded to a shed fire at approximately 5 a.m. Monday near the intersection...
Trump Says 25% Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian Imports Will Start Tuesday
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war. “Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that’ll start,” Trump told reporters in the Roosevelt Room. Trump has...
Troubled Fresno State Basketball Team Loses 11th Straight Game
Zaon Collins' return to the lineup and Fresno State's biggest home crowd of the season weren't enough to end the Bulldogs' losing streak on Saturday. Collins, who had been sidelined during an investigation into the program's betting scandal, scores 14 points and grabbed six rebounds against Boise State. However, the...
Rep. Costa Says DOGE Is Making ‘Hasty,’ Uninformed Decisions
Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) shared his thoughts on Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency during a visit to Fresno on Friday. Costa was in town for the swearing-in ceremony of Mindy Casto, who became the 24th police chief of Fresno. Costa criticized DOGE for making "hasty" decisions without...
Kroger Chairman and CEO Resigns Following Investigation Into Personal Conduct
Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct. Kroger, the nation's largest grocery chain, said Monday that the investigation into McMullen's personal conduct was unrelated to the business, but was found to be inconsistent with its business ethics policy. Board member Ronald...
Jimmy Johnson Announces Retirement After Being Part of Fox’s NFL Coverage for 31 Years
Jimmy Johnson, who won two Super Bowls and a national championship as a coach, has announced his retirement from Fox Sports after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement Monday during an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd.” “The most...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order on Transgender Youth Healthcare Funding
SEATTLE — President Donald Trump's plan to pull federal funding from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth will remain blocked on a long-term basis under a federal judge's ruling in Seattle late Friday. U.S. District Court Judge Lauren King previously granted a two-week restraining order after the Democratic...
California Beat Big Tobacco. Can It Now Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Damage?
Big Oil faces mounting lawsuits as extreme weather worsens, with California leading efforts to make fossil fuel giants pay billions of dollars for the climate damage they have long denied. Across the country, states, cities, tribes and environmental groups have filed dozens of lawsuits against oil companies alleging that they misled the...
Tulare County Man Stabbed in Homeless Encampment, Suspect Arrested
A man was stabbed in a homeless encampment outside of Dinuba on Saturday evening, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Patrol deputies responded to the scene after the victim walked to Dinuba to call 911. Dinuba Police arrived first and transferred the investigation to the sheriff's office, which determined...