After more than half a year living on the streets — surviving on cat food and the kindness of strangers — a scruffy little poodle mix named Willow is finally off the sidewalks and learning what it means to be safe. Willow, believed to be around 2 years old and...
Newsom Wants Voters to Weigh In on New Congressional Districts in November
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom is eyeing a special election in the first week of November to ask California voters to sign off on revised U.S. House districts that could boost Democratic prospects in the 2026 midterms. Though no new...
Kia America Recalls 201,149 US Telluride Vehicles
Kia America has recalled about 201,149 Telluride vehicles in the U.S. as the door belt molding trim can delaminate and detach from the vehicle, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. — (Reporting by Pretish M J in Bengaluru, Editing by Louise Heavens)
US Reviewing Visa Denial for Venezuelan Little League Players, State Department Says
WASHINGTON — The United States is reviewing a decision to deny entry to a Venezuelan Little League team that had been due to compete in an international baseball tournament in South Carolina, the State Department said on Saturday. Cacique Mara Little League is now out of contention for this year's...
Hamas Says It Won’t Disarm Unless Independent Palestinian State Established
Hamas said on Saturday that it would not disarm unless an independent Palestinian state is established - a fresh rebuke to a key Israeli demand to end the war in Gaza. Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war and deal for...
Gifford Fire Grows to 23,588 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties
Update on August 2 at 11:06 a.m. The Gifford Fire has burned 23,588 acres and remains just 5% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Flames are actively spreading on both sides of Highway 166 through dense brush and steep terrain. Highway 166 remains closed between Highway 101 and New...
Fresno Donates Firefighting Gear to Sister City Guadalajara
The Fresno Fire Department has donated 17 pallets of firefighting equipment to Guadalajara, Mexico — Fresno’s Sister City — in a gesture aimed at strengthening international ties and supporting first responders abroad. The donation, made in partnership with the Mexican Consulate, includes self-contained breathing apparatus units that no longer meet...
Corruption Scandal Puts Mexico’s President on Defense Against Trump
Two former officials are on the run, accused of secretly leading a criminal group. Their old boss, now a powerful senator in the president’s party, is being grilled over what he knew. And the timing could not be worse for Mexico’s president, who faces the corruption scandal as President Donald...
US Judges Speak Out About Death Threats, ‘Swattings,’ and ‘Pizza Doxings’
United States judges spoke out against the unprecedented surge in violence and disturbing threats made against members of the judicial branch Thursday morning. Over 400 threats against judges have been documented in 2025 alone, ranging from alarming voicemails to doxing. This is taking place alongside a rise in political actors...
It’s Raining Cash for Some 2026 Fresno City Council Hopefuls
In 10 months, voters in four Fresno City Council districts head to the polls to begin a major reshaping of the seven-member panel. Candidates have filed and are already raising money ahead of the June 2, 2026, primary in an election with just one incumbent, District 5's Brandon Vang. The...