A driver lost control of his vehicle on a rain-slick overpass early Tuesday, causing a fatal crash on Highway 41 near Highway 180, the CHP said in a news release. Officers responded to reports of a collision at approximately 5:30 a.m. and discovered a 2017 Toyota Tundra in the center...
After Delay, Trump Signs Agreement With Biden White House to Begin Formal Transition Handoff
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden's White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public...
Biden Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Cover Costly Weight-Loss Drugs for Millions of Obese Americans
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. The costly proposal from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services immediately sets the stage...
Modesto Trails Debut at Newest State Park in Time to Burn Off Thanksgiving Calories
If Black Friday shopping isn't your thing, two recently finished trails at the state's newest park offer a respite from crowds — and a chance to burn off Thanksgiving calories. The California Park System will debut the two trails at Dos Rios near Modesto this Friday, according to a news...
‘Best Opening’ in a Decade: China Peak’s Ski Slopes Ready for Friday
China Peak will open for the season on Friday, following a storm that dropped plenty of fresh snow on the runs, ownership says. Saying it will be the best opening the ski resort will have had in a decade, Tim Cohee, president of the California Mountain Resort Company, said the...
Fresno County Resident Killed by Rabies Infection After Suspected Bat Bite in Merced County
A Fresno County resident died Friday after contracting a case of rabies that public health officials believe might have been the result of being bitten by a bat in Merced County. The Fresno County Department of Public Health was working with hospital and healthcare workers who cared for the victim...
Traffic Citations Against Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Dismissed After Officers No-Show at Hearing
MIAMI — Traffic citations issued to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a September altercation with police have been dismissed after the charging officers didn't attend a court hearing. Hill's tickets for careless driving and failing to wear a seat belt were dismissed after the Miami-Dade Police officers...
Biden Administration to Loan $6.6B to EV Maker Rivian to Build Georgia Factory
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. Loan Faces Uncertain Future with Potential Administration Change...
Israel Approves Proposed Ceasefire With Lebanon’s Hezbollah
JERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense...
Making Spirits Brighter: 31 Years of Community Supporting Children and Families
For 31 years, Making Spirits Brighter has ensured that children experiencing homelessness or foster care in Fresno County enjoy a meaningful Christmas. This volunteer-run initiative connects the community through a gift-giving tree at the Fig Garden Starbucks located on Palm and Shaw avenues and a festival winter wonderland annual event....