WASHINGTON — California's top environmental regulator, who has helped lead the state's effort to ban the sale of gasoline-only vehicles starting in 2035, will retire on September 30 as the state spars with President Donald Trump over climate change rules. Governor Gavin Newsom said California Air Resources Board Chair Liane...
Tulare County Court Sentences Man to Life for Visalia Murder
A man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for the 2023 shooting death of a man in a wheelchair at a convenience store in Visalia, prosecutors said. The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office said Carlos Ayala, 32, must serve 25 years before becoming eligible for parole. On April 8,...
Fresno County Authorities Downgrade Garnet Fire Evacuation Orders as Containment Grows
The Garnet Fire has burned 59,751 acres and is 85% contained, CalFire reported Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said evacuation warnings for Zones K26, K28, K32A, K40, K60, K61A, K165, and K166 have been lifted. Evacuation orders for Zones K29A, K30B, and K31 were downgraded to warnings, covering the...
What to Know About the Case Against Tyler Robinson, Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk
Prosecutors in Utah on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk with a long-range rifle shot on September 10. Here is what you need to know about the case against Robinson: The Charges Robinson is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, felony discharge of...
Trump Administration to Appeal Court Decision Blocking Firing of Fed Governor Cook, White House Says
The Trump administration will appeal the court decision blocking President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said on Tuesday. “The President lawfully removed Lisa Cook for cause. The Administration will appeal this decision and looks forward to ultimate victory on the issue,” White...
Tesla Settles 2019 California Crash Lawsuit Related to Autopilot Software
Tesla reached a confidential deal to resolve a lawsuit over a teenager's death in a 2019 California crash involving a Model 3 vehicle on the company's Autopilot advanced driver assistance software, a court order showed on Tuesday. The settlement comes weeks after a Florida jury ordered Tesla to pay $243...
United Airlines Rules out Bid for Spirit Airlines’ Assets
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Tuesday his company will not bid for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' assets if they become available. Spirit filed for bankruptcy protection last month for the second time in a year after a previous reorganization failed to put it on firmer financial footing. The discount...
Trump Administration Says All Interpretive Signage in National Parks Under Review
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Interior Department said all interpretive signage in national parks was under review as President Donald Trump's administration attempts to reshape public spaces and museums in a way that rights advocates say could undo decades of social progress. The Washington Post reported late on Monday that the...
Man Falsely Confessed to Kirk Shooting to Help Assassin Escape, Police Say
In the moments after Charlie Kirk was killed, a 71-year-old man yelled to police officers that he was the shooter, but he later explained that he had falsely confessed in order to help the real assassin escape, police said. The man, a political gadfly named George Zinn, was arrested on...
AMOR Wellness Center Marks Five Years with Free Mendota Event
The AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota will mark its five-year anniversary Thursday with a free community celebration and resource fair offering food, games, raffles and family-friendly activities for residents. The event, scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. at 115 Belmont Ave., will feature more than 20 booths hosted by local...