LOS ANGELES — Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and into the ocean and left roads submerged in sludge. While the heavy rains from the storm hitting the region began to ease Thursday night, the risk of rock...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Tevin DeAnthony Morris
Feb 14, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Tevin DeAnthony Morris Suspects Date of Birth: January 13, 1992 Physical Description: Black Male, 6’ 8, 210 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Vandalism Warrant Number: F24900797 Synopsis of the Case: Tevin DeAnthony Morris is wanted on a felony, no-bail...
Amy Loves Crinkle Balls and Fish Videos. Is She Your Furr-Ever Cat?
Meet Amy, a super-sweet 8-month-old kitty with a gentle, cautious nature. Once she’s familiar with you, Amy loves to cuddle and nap on you, making her a delightful companion for quiet moments. She’s also a fan of hanging out in her cozy hammock, where she can relax in comfort. All...
Is the US in a Constitutional Crisis? California’s AG Says Not Yet
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sees a constitutional crisis looming as lawsuits play out over the Trump administration's boundary-testing executive orders, but the Democrat so far believes the country has not passed that threshold. A crisis would require "a blatant, egregious failure to comply with a clear court order" by...
With Fresno Budget $20 Million in the Red, Belts Tighten at City Hall
Fresno is facing a $20 million budget shortfall, city officials said in a mid-year budget report to the city council on Thursday. And, it could get worse. There is no more federal rescue dollars to help with the budget anymore, City Manager Georgeanne White said. "Unless the federal government comes...
Humpback Whale Briefly Swallows Kayaker — All Captured on Video
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker off Chilean Patagonia before quickly releasing him unharmed. The incident, caught on camera, quickly went viral. Last Saturday, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, in Bahía El Águila near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of...
California Braces for Rain as Winter Storm Causes Massive Pileup
LOS ANGELES — Snow and ice in whiteout conditions contributed to a pileup of more than 100 cars on a major highway connecting Oregon and Idaho, reportedly injuring several people, as a winter storm descended on the Pacific Northwest Thursday. To the south, Southern California braced for heavy rains accompanying...
State Dept. Halts $400M Tesla Armored Vehicle Plan
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk's Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase. A State Department spokesperson said the electric car...
Fresno Sub Teacher’s Immigration Queries of Students Spark Board Meeting Outrage
Community members on Wednesday night called for the removal of a Fresno Unified substitute teacher who was recorded questioning students’ immigration status. Members of the public called for the teacher's firing at the School Board meeting. Expressing disappointment, they demanded that the substitute Spanish teacher — identified as Craig Cleveland...
Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas
LOS ANGELES — A large swath of California was bracing Thursday for an intense bout of rain that could lead to flooding and cause debris flows in areas recently burned by wildfires. The Southern California regions scorched by flames last month were of particular concern because the soil in those...