The Democrats have their candidate for a state Assembly seat representing Fresno, Madera and Merced counties. Two-term Madera County Supervisor Leticia Gonzalez announced she is running for the Assembly District 27 seat, and she has the backing of legislative heavyweights. For starters, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, D-Hollister, is backing the...
Kimmel Said ‘Horrible Thing’ About Charlie Kirk, Trump Says
President Donald Trump on Thursday praised ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air, saying the late-night television host had said "a horrible thing" about assassinated political activist Charlie Kirk. Walt-Disney owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling the show after Kimmel's comments that conservatives were using...
Trump Asks US Supreme Court to Allow Firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to let him move ahead with firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook - a move without precedent since the central bank's founding in 1913 - in a legal battle that imperils the Fed's independence. The Justice Department...
Military Helicopter Crashes in Washington State, Prompting Special Rescue Operation
ABC News is reporting that a military helicopter crashed about 9 p.m. Wednesday near Joint Base Lewis–McChord outside Olympia, the capital of Washington state. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that it had responded to the scene of a helicopter crash near Summit Lake. The cause...
FTC Accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of Colluding With Ticket Brokers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Live Nation and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster for tacitly allowing ticket brokers to violate its policies and scoop up millions of concert tickets later sold to fans at a significant markup, the agency said on Thursday. Ticketmaster, which controls 80% of primary ticketing...
Netanyahu Denies ‘Monstrous Lie’ Linking Israel to Charlie Kirk Killing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully rejected online claims that Israel was involved in the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, calling them a “monstrous, big lie," the Independent reported. Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson has been charged with murder. Since...
Chargers vs. Broncos Odds: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under Analysis Ahead of Week 3 Matchup
The Chargers continue the 2025 regular season in another divisional bout against the Broncos this Sunday. Here are the current betting odds for the Week 3 game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook: Betting Category Denver Broncos Los Angeles Chargers Spread +3 (-120) -3 (+100) Moneyline +130 -155 Over/Under (Total Points) Over...
5 Key Matchups That Will Decide Rams vs. Eagles on Sunday
The Los Angeles Rams are downplaying Sunday's tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles as nothing more than the next game on their schedule, but this is a marquee rematch with the defending Super Bowl champions. The Rams have an opportunity to make a statement, not only beating the Eagles after getting...
Kern County Deputies Arrest Two After Early-Morning Shooting Investigation in Lamont
Two people were arrested after deputies responding to reports of gunfire in Lamont early Saturday found shell casings scattered across a street and a front yard, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday. Deputies were called around 2:30 a.m. to the 8900 block of Jeffry Avenue, where they determined multiple...
Madera County Authorities Arrest Two Fresno Brothers in Burglary Case
Two Fresno brothers were arrested Wednesday after Madera County deputies said they were connected to a burglary near Road 22 earlier this week. Patrol deputies responded Tuesday to a burglary in progress, where the victim interrupted the suspects and captured key evidence before they fled in a gray Acura with...