In a joint Los Angeles Times op-ed by Samuel Moyn and Trita Parsi, they say that Donald Trump’s first term displayed a clear rejection of international cooperation. They point out that withdrawals from agreements such as the Iran nuclear deal and Paris Climate Accords marked Trump's first presidency. His approach...
Fresno State Lands Minnesota Defensive Tackle and De La Salle Linebacker
A rebuilding Fresno State football program landed freshman defensive tackle Martin Owusu from the University of Minnesota and signed a three-star linebacker in Niko Baumgartner of De La Salle High School in Concord on Sunday. Owusu Adds to the Defensive Line The 6' 2, 300-pound Owusu redshirted in 2023 with...
DeSantis Calls Special Session To Implement Trump’s Immigration Policies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling state lawmakers into a special session to help carry out President-elect Donald Trump's promises for a swift crackdown on immigration. Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House administration, in what amounts to...
Mayor Jerry Dyer Shares What Fresno Can Expect in 2025
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer shared his vision for 2025 at last week's swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi, second-term Councilmember Tyler Maxwell, and newly elected Councilmember Nick Richardson were also sworn in.
Veterans Are Bright Spot in Dismal National Homelessness Report. What Can We Learn?
The recent national report on homelessness had few bright spots considering the synchronized efforts and billions of dollars spent to get people off the street. The exception to rising numbers of homeless people? Veterans. The report highlighted the considerable progress in getting housing for those who have served our country....
How Much Did Beyoncé Donate to LA Wildfire Relief?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue. The Oscar nominations have been delayed and the film academy announced Monday that it would cancel a gathering of...
Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Calls off Debut Launch in Final Minutes of Countdown
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.— Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket early Monday because of technical trouble. The 320-foot (98-meter) New Glenn rocket was supposed to blast off before dawn with a prototype satellite from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. But launch controllers had to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Marquis Dennis Roberts
Update on Jan. 15, 2024 at 3:54 p.m. Roberts was arrested on Tuesday according to the Fresno County Sherriff's Office. Original Story Jan. 13, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Marquis Dennis Roberts Suspects Date of Birth: August 29, 1979 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 10, 175...
Los Angeles Wildfire Deaths Rise to 24 as More Fierce Winds Are Forecast
LOS ANGELES — After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames. The relative calm Sunday allowed some people to return to previously evacuated...
Fresno County Fiery Crash Leaves Four Dead, Two Injured
Four people were killed, and two others were injured in a fiery two-vehicle collision late Friday night in Fresno County, authorities said. The crash occurred around 10:35 p.m. at the intersection of Floyd and Shaw avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Ford Econoline van traveling southbound on Floyd...