WASHINGTON/BEIRUT — President Donald Trump's administration approved $230 million for Lebanon's security forces this week as they push to disarm the once powerful armed group Hezbollah, sources in Washington and Beirut said. A Lebanese source familiar with the decision said the funding included $190 million for the Lebanese Armed Forces...
Rams’ 4 Biggest Causes for Concern vs. 49ers on Thursday Night
The Los Angeles Rams are heavier favorites tonight against the San Francisco 49ers than they've been in any game this season. That seems hard to believe considering their division rivals are 3-1 and always seem to give them trouble, but San Francisco is missing a number of key starters and...
California Businesses, Lawmakers Turn Up Heat Over Workplace Temperatures
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In political jargon, “heat” means pressure on politicians to do something they may be reluctant, for whatever reason, to do. But heat itself — high temperatures, sometimes in triple digits, that afflict inland California each summer — is...
Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help After Man Fatally Shot, $25,000 Reward Offered
The Fresno Police Department, in partnership with Valley Crime Stoppers, is asking the community for help in solving the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man. Officers responded at 5:07 p.m. Thursday, April 10, to a ShotSpotter alert near Bardell and George avenues reporting 32-bullets fired, Valley Crime Stoppers said in...
California International Airshow in Salinas Takes Flight This Weekend
The Blue Angels and other U.S. military aircraft and personnel will not be allowed to participate in the 44th annual California International Airshow in Salinas this weekend due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The show will go on with an impressive lineup of some of the best civilian air...
Putin Says Murder of Charlie Kirk Is Sign of Deep Rift in US
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the murder last month of the right-wing U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk was "disgusting" and proof that there was a deep divide in American society. — (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Lucy Papachristou)
New California Law Limits HOA Fines to $100 a Violation
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. An ornate balcony or quirky garage door might be in reach for more Californians as homeowners associations across the state are being forced to govern without the power of exorbitant fees to enforce regulations. Millions of California residents...
Egypt Working to Convince Hamas to Accept Trump Plan, Says Foreign Minister
PARIS — Egypt's foreign minister said on Thursday that Cairo was working with Qatar and Turkey to convince Hamas to accept U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end a nearly two-year-old war in Gaza, and warned the conflict would escalate if the militant group refused. Speaking at the French Institute...
Fresno Fright Nights to Unleash Six Acres of Scares at Island Water Park
A new Halloween attraction is set to rattle the region on Friday as Fresno Fright Nights opens its gates for the 2025 season. The haunt, running through Nov. 1, spans six acres at Island Water Park and features multiple haunted zones, eerie passageways, and Hollywood-level special effects. The event is...
Target Stores in California to Stay Open for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Midnight Release
More than two dozen Target stores in California will stay open late Thursday, Oct. 2, for the midnight release of Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Here's what you need to know about the participating stores, how the midnight release works, and the exclusive items available. Which...