ALTOONA, Pa. — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted while being led into court Tuesday as new details emerged about his possible motivation behind the ambush. In his first public words since a five-day search ended with his arrest at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania,...
Fresno Neighbors, Officers Save Elderly Woman From House Fire
Quick-thinking neighbors and responding officers rescued an elderly woman from a burning home in northwest Fresno on Sunday evening, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement. At approximately 5:30 p.m., personnel were dispatched to a residence near Holland and Cecilia avenues, west of Highway 99, after neighbors reported smoke...
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Proposed $24.6B Kroger-Albertsons Merger
A federal judge has temporarily halted a proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, an action that could scuttle the deal. U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson issued the ruling Tuesday after holding a three-week hearing in Portland, Oregon. Kroger and Albertsons in 2022 proposed what would be the...
Naked Political Ambition on Full Display at the Fresno City Council
The Fresno City Council gave dozens of school children attending last Thursday's meeting a perhaps more-honest-than-intended display of local politics at work. In addition, the focus by Councilmember Nelson Esparza on his political future came on a day in which the council punted on a consequential land-use decision affecting hundreds...
Teen Sentenced in Tulare County for Orosi Teacher’s 2023 Murder
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to juvenile custody for the 2023 shooting death of Orosi teacher Sergio Martin, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. The boy, 15 at the time of the crime, admitted to murder with special allegations that the killing occurred during a burglary and...
From Wealth and Success to Murder Suspect, the Life of Luigi Mangione Took a Hard Turn
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an...
State Offers $2,000 Vouchers for E-Bikes. Will You Be Eligible?
California's quest to improve its air quality will take a new turn on Dec. 18 with the launch of the E-Bike Incentive Project that will provide up to $2,000 to buy electric bikes or equipment like helmets. But to be eligible, you'll need to meet income qualifications. The first installment...
Fresno Police Arrest 13 at DUI Checkpoint, Announce Holiday Patrols
Thirteen drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI enforcement operation conducted by the Fresno Police Department on Saturday, the department announced on Tuesday. First-time DUI offenders in California face steep consequences, including an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, along with a suspended...
Polygamous Sect Leader Gets 50 Years in Prison in Scheme to Orchestrate Sex Involving Children
PHOENIX — A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual "wives" including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as 9 years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to...
California to Consider Requiring Mental Health Warnings on Social Media Sites
SACRAMENTO — California would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to...