WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The measures cover Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network of companies and...
Find Out How You Can Watch Sold Out 72-Hour Film Race
The Community Media Access Collaborative 72-Hour Film Race is expanding screening opportunities due to high demand. The film race is a hit, completely selling out within days. In response, CMAC moved the screening into a larger theater room at Maya Cinemas, which quickly sold out as well. But don't fret...
Fresno Councilmember Esparza Suspends State Senate Bid, Backs Soria
Termed-out Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza said Thursday morning that he is suspending his campaign for state Senate District 14 and endorsing former council colleague and fellow Democrat Esmeralda Soria. "This campaign has never been about me or any one person," Esparza said in a statement. "My career in public...
Netanyahu Says Israel to Begin Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations to End War, Release Hostages
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will begin immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war on terms acceptable to Israel. Speaking to soldiers serving in Gaza, Netanyahu said he was meeting commanders to approve plans...
Trump Say He Will Go on Patrol in Washington With Police, Military
President Donald Trump said he would patrol the streets of Washington, D.C. on Thursday night with the police and military, after deploying National Guard troops in the nation's capital last week. "I'm going to be going out tonight, I think, with the police, and with the military, of course," Trump...
Musk, X Corp to Settle $500-Million Lawsuit Over Twitter Firings
Elon Musk and his social media company X Corp have reached a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit filed by former Twitter employees who said they were owed $500 million in severance pay. Attorneys for X Corp and the former Twitter employees reported the deal in a Wednesday court filing,...
Fresno Police Warn Drivers Ahead of Saturday DUI Patrols
The Fresno Police Department will conduct DUI patrols Saturday, looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m. Police reminded the public that impaired driving is not limited to alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and marijuana can also affect a driver’s ability to operate...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Robert Paul Rios
August 21, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Robert Paul Rios Suspects Date of Birth: January 22, 1998 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 8, 240 lbs., Brown Hair, Green Eyes. Charges: Second degree burglary Warrant Number: F25902261 Synopsis of the Case: Robert Paul Rios is wanted on...
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect After Shooting Near River Park
Fresno police arrested an 18-year-old man Wednesday evening after he allegedly fired shots at another vehicle near Blackstone and Nees avenues, authorities said. Officers from the Northeast Policing District responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire and were directed to a parking lot west of the Ruth’s Chris Steak...
Israel Bombards Gaza City Ahead of Planned Offensive
CAIRO/JERUSALEM — The Israeli military maintained its pressure on Gaza City with heavy bombardments overnight, residents said, ahead of a Thursday meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers on plans to seize the enclave's largest city. The military a day earlier called up 60,000 reservists in a sign...