Meet Ace, the clever and friendly dynamo of the litter! With his sharp mind and adventurous spirit, Ace is always the first to greet you at the adoption room door, eager for the next exciting escapade. He’s dog-tolerant and gets along well with the adult cats in the household, making...
DEI Will Not Be Missed in the Military
In December 2015, the Obama administration decided to allow women to serve in all combat roles. “There will be no exceptions,” Ashton Carter, then the secretary of defense, announced. Women would be accepted as “Army Rangers and Green Berets, Navy SEALs, Marine Corps infantry,” among other demanding roles previously open...
FACT FOCUS: No Evidence That $50 Million Was Designated by the US to Buy Condoms for Hamas
During a signing ceremony Wednesday for the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump claimed that his administration had “identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, made a similiar claim on Tuesday during her debut press briefing,...
Community Health System Announces $30M Milestone for Neuroscience Institute
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...