A former cattle ranch in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills with proximity to the headwaters of Deer Creek is one step closer to being conserved thanks to a $2.4 million grant and collaborative efforts between the Tule River Indian Tribe, California Natural Resources Agency, The Conservation Fund and the Wildlife...
Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns After Submitting Trump Report
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be made public in the days ahead. The department disclosed Smith's departure in a...
‘We Stand With You’: Valley Leaders Gather to Address Immigration Raids
Local, state and federal leaders gathered Saturday at The Fresno Center to address recent immigration enforcement actions that have caused widespread fear and disruption in Central Valley immigrant communities. The press conference, organized by Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez, brought together Congressman Jim Costa, State Senator Anna Caballero, local officials...
Meta Nixes Diversity and Inclusion Program as It Prepares for Second Trump Administration
MENLO PARK — Joining companies such as John Deere and Walmart, Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is getting rid of its diversity, equity and inclusion program that includes hiring, training and picking vendors, a company spokesperson confirmed on Friday. Meta Follows Trend of Scaling Back DEI Initiatives...
Surging Job Market Could Prove Costly for Households, Businesses as Odds of Quick Rate Cuts Fade
WASHINGTON — U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove costly to homebuyers and businesses who were counting on sharply lower interest rates to lower the cost of buying everything from refrigerators to homes. Employers added 256,000 jobs last month, up...
Biden to Deliver Prime-Time Farewell to Nation on Wednesday From Oval Office
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. The president's remarks at 8 p.m. Eastern are set to be his last significant opportunity to speak to Americans and the world before...
Israel’s Netanyahu Sends Mossad Director to Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Qatar
NAHARIYA, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza. Netanyahu's office announced the decision Saturday. It was not immediately clear when David Barnea...
What Ignited the Deadly California Wildfires? Investigators Consider an Array of Possibilities
LOS ANGELES — Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 11 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area. In hilly, upscale Pacific Palisades, home to Hollywood stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Billy...
Can Democrats Be the Party of the Future Again?
Until recently, there was nothing dissonant about the fact that the heart of Silicon Valley is represented in the House by one of the most progressive members of Congress, Ro Khanna, a close ally of Bernie Sanders. A veteran of Barack Obama's Commerce Department, Khanna first ran for office, as...
Say Goodbye to Overpriced Groceries: 6 Hacks to Save Hundreds Each Month
Ask any American about their biggest financial worry for 2025, and the cost of groceries will likely top the list. As household budgets tighten, finding ways to save on groceries in 2025 has never been more important. Both old-school and new-age strategies can help families save on the cost of...