TORONTO — Canadian leaders expressed relief Monday that broad tariffs were not applied to Canadian products on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency and that he did not mention America's major trading partner during his inaugural speech. Trump had threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other...
Gusty Winds, Extreme Fire Weather Return to Southern California
LOS ANGELES — Windy and dry conditions returned to Southern California on Monday, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago. Gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph)...
Ramaswamy Won’t Serve on Trump’s Government Efficiency Commission, Eyes Ohio Governor Run
WASHINGTON — Vivek Ramaswamy is no longer part of the government efficiency commission that President Donald Trump selected him to lead alongside billionaire Elon Musk. Ramaswamy's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was confirmed hours after Trump took office Monday. Ramaswamy, who sought the 2024 Republican nomination for president,...
Fresno Protesters Rally Against Deportations on Heels of Trump Inauguration
Community members took to the streets of Fresno on Monday to protest deportation raids and the looming threat of mass deportations following President Donald J. Trump's inauguration. Waving flags and holding signs, protesters stood at Blackstone and Nees avenues, chanting slogans and calling for solidarity. The demonstrations, which drew a...
Even This Year Is the Best Time Ever to Be Alive
Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on Jan. 18, 2025. Around the beginning of each year, I customarily write a column about how we’ve just had the “best year ever” in the long history of humanity. This annual eruption of exuberance outrages some readers who see it as disrespectful of all the...
Trump Says He’s Withdrawing the US From the Paris Climate Agreement Again
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies. The White House announcement, which came...
From Mount Vernon to the Rotunda, Central Valley Watches Trump Inauguration
With the change in venue of President Donald Trump's inauguration, not everybody who went to our nation's capital city from the Central Valley could attend. Anticipated frigid weather moved the activities indoors. The traditional parade was scrapped for an event at Capital One Arena — home of the NBA's Wizards...
Trump Wants to Deport Immigrants Accused of Crimes. CA Sheriffs Could Make It Easy
California sheriffs once again find themselves navigating a difficult political calculus on immigration as President Donald Trump begins his second term. They can enforce a state sanctuary law that some of them personally oppose, or they can roll out the welcome mat to federal immigration enforcement authorities whom Trump has...
Can You Find Them All? Local Politicos Spotted at Trump Inauguration
Even with a capacity halved by freezing weather in the nation's capital, Valley politicos attended President Donald Trump's inauguration, with Kevin McCarthy bookending a trio of Republican former House Speakers. The 24 degrees and 31 mph wind gusts in Washington D.C. encouraged Trump to hold the event in the Capitol...
Costco Workers Prepare for Potential Strike Ahead of Contract Deadline
The Teamsters union has announced that more than 18,000 Costco employees are prepared to strike if a new labor agreement isn't reached by Jan. 31. Members voted by an 85% margin to authorize a strike, CBS News reported. The union is demanding 'the best wages and benefits in the industry'...