Community Health System’s Office of Philanthropy announced a $30 million milestone Wednesday for the Bob Smittcamp Family Neurosciences Institute, the local health network said in a news release. “With the support of generous donors, local businesses and our campaign committee, I am thrilled to announce we have hit our $30...
Visalia Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge
Kyle Brogdon, 38, of Visalia, was arrested Wednesday for possession of child sexual abuse material, the Visalia Police Department said in a statement. On Dec. 12, 2024, police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding Brogdon downloading child sexual abuse material. Detectives located and...
Eagles’ Victory Celebration Turns Tragic for Temple Student
Tyler Sabapathy, 18, a first-year student at Temple University tragically died Tuesday after falling from a light pole during celebrations following the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Championship win, NBC News reported. The fall occurred Sunday night at 15th and Market streets in Center City in Philadelphia after the Eagles defeated the...
Mayor Dyer Addresses Police Chief Search, Immigration Raids, High-Speed Rail
Three candidates remain of several that applied to become Fresno's next police chief, Mayor Jerry Dyer told Politics 101. Only one finalist is internal, Dyer confirmed. Current Interim Chief Mindy Casto previously said she applied. Dyer would not mention who the two external candidates are, or which cities they now...
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hitting Pause After a Series of Cuts
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, as the central bank turned cautious on further cuts amid a strong economy and uncertainty about inflation. The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to account...
Senate Confirms Zeldin to Lead EPA as Trump Vows to Cut Climate Rules
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles. The vote was 56-42...
Clovis Is Rewarding Diners for Eating and Drinking Local
Until Thursday, Feb. 13, you can get paid for dining in Clovis. The Clovis Restaurant Rewards give diners a $25 gift card for every $100 spent at a restaurant, bar, or coffee house in the city limits. "Clovis Restaurant Rewards helps support dozens of businesses in Old Town Clovis," said...
How Much Rain Will Fresno Get From Storms Slamming NorCal?
Residents in northern California are bracing for a "Pineapple Express" that could drop buckets of rain as early as Friday followed by as many as many as three atmospheric rivers through Feb. 8. A Pineapple Express and a parade of storms are going to slam Northern California over the next...
Trump’s Orders Aim at Critical Race Theory and Antisemitism on Campuses
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as "critical race theory" and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money. A separate plan announced Wednesday calls for aggressive action to fight antisemitism on college campuses, promising to...
At Signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump Says He Plans to Send Migrants in US Illegally to Guantanamo
WASHINGTON — At the signing of the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants who are living illegally in the United States and cannot be deported to their home...