NEW ORLEANS — San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York said the team remains committed to quarterback Brock Purdy as the two sides enter the offseason to potentially negotiate a long-term contract. York said he recently saw Purdy's agent, Kyle Strongin, and remains hopeful a deal can be reached. “I know...
Israel Threatens to Restart War in Gaza if Hamas Doesn’t Release Hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its war against Hamas if the militant group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement, including by not allowing...
Luka Doncic Makes a Winning Impression in Lakers Debut
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat the Utah Jazz 132-113 on Monday night. LeBron James finished with 24 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Austin Reaves scored 22 and the Lakers got their sixth straight win....
Curry Explodes for 38 Points as New-Look Warriors Beat Bucks
MILWAUKEE — Stephen Curry scored a season-high 38 points and the Golden State Warriors pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-111 on Monday night. Recent trade acquisition Jimmy Butler had 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his second game with the Warriors. Buddy Hield...
Musk’s Efficiency Cuts Slash $900 Million from Federal Education Research Office
WASHINGTON — A federal research office that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work. It’s unclear to what degree the Education Department’s Institute of Education Sciences will...
Visalia Chase of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Multi-Car Crash
A stolen vehicle was involved in a multi-car crash Tuesday morning after a brief police pursuit in Visalia, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. Just before 7:50 a.m., Visalia police attempted to stop a vehicle at Mooney Boulevard and Mineral King Avenue. Police said the suspect was driving...
Bulldogs Fall at Nevada. Are They Headed for Worst Season in Nearly 50 Years?
The Fresno State men's basketball team is in danger of finishing with its worst season in nearly 50 years. The Bulldogs fell, 94-69, against Nevada in a Mountain West contest at Reno on Monday. It was the Bulldogs' seventh straight MW defeat and dropped their overall record to 5-20. They...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Jesse Armando Casares
Feb 11, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Jesse Armando Casares Suspects Date of Birth: September 24, 1986 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 6’ 3, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Possession of firearm by a felon Warrant Number: F25900798 Synopsis of the Case: Jesse Armando Casares...
Powell Says Fed ‘Well Positioned’ for the ‘Risks and Uncertainties’ That Lie Ahead
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its key interest rate unchanged for now as inflation remains elevated and the job market is solid, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday on the first of a two-day appearance before Congress. After cutting its key rate a full percentage point in...
Coca-Cola Reverses Sales Volume Slide, Sending Revenue up 6% in the Fourth Quarter
Coca-Cola said Tuesday it's confident it can mitigate the Trump administration's tariffs on aluminum by shifting its suppliers, relying more heavily on plastic bottles and other tools. “It’s not insignificant, but it’s not going to radically change a multibillion-dollar U.S. business,” Coke Chairman and CEO James Quincey said in a...