CAIRO — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, two officials involved in the talks said Tuesday. Mediators for the United States and Qatar said Israel and the Palestinian militant group were at the closest point yet to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Raymond Serrato
Jan. 14, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Raymond Serrato Suspects Date of Birth: January 31, 1959 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 9, 170 lbs., Bald, Brown Eyes. Charges: Grand theft Warrant Number: F22905530 Synopsis of the Case: Serrato is wanted on a felony, no-bail warrant of...
What Are You Sipping in 2025? These Beverage Trends Might Just Surprise You
Whether you start your morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea, wake with a refreshing cold brew or enjoy a sparkling glass of flavored water, the perfect beverage can set the mood for your day. From the revival of nostalgic classics to budget-friendly DIY creations, these 2025 beverage...
Contaminated Drinking Water Is a Growing Concern for Cities Facing Wildfires
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, several utilities have declared their drinking water unsafe until extensive testing can prove otherwise. A warmer, drier climate means wildfires are getting worse, and encroaching on cities — with devastating impact. Toxic chemicals from those burns can get into damaged drinking water...
Pete Hegseth Vows to Bring ‘Warrior Culture’ if Confirmed as Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a "warrior culture" at the Pentagon, portraying himself as a "change agent" during a testy Senate confirmation hearing that drew an outburst of protest but also veterans supporting the pick. Hegseth Addresses Allegations and Touts...
Rams Sack Darnold 9 Times in Wild-Card Win Over Vikings
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Sam Darnold tried to step up in the pocket to find a receiver but there was nowhere to go. The blue and yellow wall that was the Los Angeles Rams' defense closed too fast. Akhello Witherspoon got there first, knocking the Minnesota quarterback to the ground as...
Southwest Pausing Some Hirings, Internships as the Airline Looks to Reduce Costs
Southwest Airlines is hitting the pause button on some of its hirings, internships and employee events this year as the company looks to lower costs. "We are limiting discretionary costs, including holding on the Southwest Rallies for this year, as we focus on reducing costs," the company said in a...
Russia’s Top Diplomat Praises Trump’s Views on Ukraine Conflict
MOSCOW — Russia’s top diplomat said Tuesday that Moscow is open for talks with President-elect Donald Trump and praised him for pointing to NATO's plan to embrace Ukraine as a root cause of the nearly 3-year-old conflict. Any prospective peace talks should involve broader arrangements for security in Europe, Russian...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Ticks Higher After Encouraging Inflation Data
NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks are rising on Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation, but drops for Eli Lilly and some other influential companies are keeping indexes in check. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in morning trading, with roughly 70% of the stocks in the index rising....
Fresno Police Arrest Suspect in Bank Robbery. Suspect Said She Was Armed.
A woman suspected of robbing a Fresno credit union in November was arrested on Jan. 7 after officers tracked her down using surveillance footage, the Fresno Police Department said Monday. The robbery occurred on Nov. 15, 2024, at the Noble Federal Credit Union on Tulare and O streets. Police said...