DENVER — The U.S. Justice Department is suing several landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans' rents high by using both an algorithm to help set rents and privately sharing sensitive information with their own competitors to boost profits. The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to struggle under a...
Trump Refuses to Rule Out Use of Military Force to Take Control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, as he declared U.S. control of both to be vital to American national security. Speaking to reporters less than two weeks...
Bredefeld Tries to ‘Shake up Good Ol’ Boys Club’ on Day One
New Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld made clear Tuesday that if he fails to fulfill his campaign promises, it won't be for lack of trying. Bredefeld, a former Fresno City Councilmember, ran on a vow to "shake up the good old boys club" at the board. His first official statements...
Aubrey Plaza Responds to Husband Jeff Baena’s Death: ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’
Actress Aubrey Plaza has broken her silence regarding the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide Friday at age 47 near Hollywood Hills. "This is an unimaginable tragedy," stated Plaza and the Baena/Stern family through a release to the PA news agency. "We are deeply grateful...
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Workforce
The Washington Post has started laying off roughly 4% of its workforce, the company said Tuesday, as the newspaper struggles to stem millions of dollars in annual losses. The cuts will affect fewer than 100 people across the Post’s business divisions, which include its advertising sales, marketing and print products...
Peter Yarrow of Folk-Music Trio Peter, Paul and Mary Dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86. Yarrow, who also co-wrote the group's most enduring...
Raiders Fire Coach Antonio Pierce. Who Will They Hire Next?
HENDERSON — The Las Vegas Raiders fired Antonio Pierce on Tuesday after just one season as their full-time coach, the latest in a line of coaching changes over the past several years. "We appreciate Antonio's leadership, first as an interim head coach and this past season as the head coach,"...
Madera Authorities Warn About Fake Letters Circulating in Ranchos Community
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the distribution of fraudulent letters falsely claiming to be official warnings about fines for shooting guns on New Year’s Eve, they said in a statement Monday morning. Residents in the Madera Ranchos community reported receiving the letters, which feature the Madera Sheriff's logo...
Marjaree Mason Center Introduces New Crisis Response Manager
Local nonprofit leader Tiffany Apodaca is joining the Marjaree Mason Center team as its new crisis response manager. The Marjaree Mason Center has served Fresno County for over 45 years, dedicated to providing shelter from domestic violence and support systems to those in need. Now, they are adding Apodaca’s extensive...
Fresno DUI Crash Kills 2, Police Name Suspect
The suspect in a double fatal collision Monday night has been identified as Joal Campbell, 36, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. Campbell, who was arrested at the scene, is receiving treatment at a local hospital for injuries sustained during the crash. The incident occurred at about 7:18...