The Fresno Police Department arrested nine drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence on Saturday, authorities said in a news release. Police said drivers facing a first-time DUI charge can expect an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, in addition to a suspended license. The Fresno Police Department...
Some State Lawmakers See New Opportunities to Pass Vaccine Exemptions
HARTFORD, Conn. — Vaccination bills are popping up in more than 15 states as lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots. Many see a political opportunity to rewrite policies...
Fresno Man Dies in Hospital. Authorities Seek Public’s Help Finding Family.
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating relatives of a deceased man, authorities said in a statement on Friday. Jose Manuel Medina, 59, died in a Fresno hospital, and efforts to identify or contact his immediate family have been unsuccessful. Medina is described as...
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Boston and Maine
A light but rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Maine on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, sending trembles as far south as Boston. The earthquake’s epicenter was about 10 miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the survey said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage....
Crowds of Joyous Palestinians Stream Into Northern Gaza — Though Uncertainty Awaits Them
WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — From early Monday morning and hours afterward, crowds of Palestinians filled Gaza’s main coastal road for kilometers as they streamed north. With their belongings on their backs, they smiled, hugged and sang, overjoyed at the prospect of returning home after more than a year of...
What to Know About Trump’s First Executive Actions on Climate and Environment
President Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment. While former President Joe Biden made climate change a hallmark of his administration and some of his policies remain, at least for now, Trump is quickly unraveling that, even as many of his...
Kingsburg Man Dies After Gunshot Wound, Cause Under Investigation
Authorities are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man who died of a gunshot wound early Saturday morning in Kingsburg, the Kingsburg Police Department reported. Police responded around 2:42 a.m. to a residence in the 2300 block of Orange Street following reports of an injured person. Officers found a man...
Rain in Southern California Creates Mudflows but Helps Firefighters
LOS ANGELES — More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires. Flood watches were in effect for burn areas from recent fires that broke out around...
Bulldogs Play Colorado State Tough, but Fall at Home
Nique Clifford scored 24 points to lead Colorado State to a 69-64 men's basketball victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. The game was tied with a minute remaining, but a late 3-pointer from Kyan Evans sealed the victory for the Rams at the Save Mart Center. Fresno State was...
Former Central Star Worthy Comes Up Big for Super Bowl Bound Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes threw for 245 yards and a touchdown, ran through the Buffalo defense for two more scores, and relied on his defense at key moments to help the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Bills 32-29 on Sunday night and reach the Super Bowl for the...