LOS ANGELES — Democrat Derek Tran ousted Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district Wednesday that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill. Steel said in a statement that “like all journeys, this one is ending for a new one...
Tesla Cybertruck Crash in Northern California Kills 3, Critically Injures 1
Three people were killed and one seriously injured early Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck crashed and caught fire in Northern California, officials said. Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers said speed was likely a factor in the single-vehicle collision, but he added that authorities would continue to investigate the circumstances of...
Aryan Brotherhood Prison Gang Leader Accused of Attacking Two CA Prison Guards
LOS ANGELES — A white supremacist prison gang leader is accused in the attempted homicide of two officers at the California State Prison in Sacramento, authorities said Tuesday. Ronald D. Yandell, a leader of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang, allegedly attacked two officers last Friday morning as they were transferring...
Trump Transition Says Cabinet, Appointees Were Targeted by Bomb Threats, Swatting Attacks
NEW YORK — A number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees...
Do You Own a Pyrex Measuring Cup? You May Be Owed a Refund
The Federal Trade Commission is distributing more than $88,000 in refunds to more than 10,000 consumers who purchased Chinese-made measuring cups marketed as “Made in USA” by Instant Brands, the maker of Pyrex kitchen products. In 2023, the FTC charged Instant Brands for falsely claiming that its popular glass measuring...
California AG Charges Construction Firm With Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed 31 felony charges of wage theft and tax evasion against a construction company that he said cost the state and the company's workers $2.6 million. Bonta filed the criminal complaint on Aug. 26 alleging that US Framing West dodged more than $2.5 million...
Lebanon Sends Troops to Support Ceasefire as Thousands of Civilians Head South
The Lebanese army said it was sending more forces to southern Lebanon on Wednesday as a U.S.-backed cease-fire began to take effect between Israel and Hezbollah, and as thousands of displaced Lebanese began to return to areas ruined by Israeli strikes. Bumper-to-bumper traffic jammed roads leading out of Beirut, the...
Fresno Farmers Concerned About Trump’s Immigration Policies. Will There Be Labor Shortages?
California farmers, including many in Fresno County, face uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policies, particularly his pledge to deport undocumented immigrants, the Los Angeles Times reported. With over half of the state's 162,000 farmworkers estimated to be undocumented, mass deportations could devastate the agricultural workforce, leading to crops rotting...
How Does CASA Lift up Fresno and Madera? Former Foster Youth Share Their Stories
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno and Madera Counties recruits volunteers to support foster youth in courtrooms, schools, and the community — providing stability and amplifying their voices in the foster care system. "We stand in the gap where we serve the children, both in the courtrooms advocating for their...
Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant Return From Injury, Lead Suns Past Lakers
PHOENIX — Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and had 10 assists as the Suns snapped...