NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer to its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points, or 1%, to...
Judge in LA Delays Until January Decision on Resentencing Menendez Brothers
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for killing their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion 35 years ago, squashing their family’s hope the brothers would be released and home for the holidays. Superior Court Judge Michael...
CHP Launches Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement to Promote Safe Driving
The California Highway Patrol is having its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period from 6:01 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, aiming to ensure safety for millions of holiday travelers, the CHP said in a statement Monday. CHP officers statewide will focus on promoting seat belt use and preventing impaired driving...
Workers at Charlotte Airport, an American Airlines Hub, Strike During Thanksgiving Travel Week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte's airport, one of the nation's busiest, went on strike Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying...
Judge Rejects Request to Sideline a San Jose State Volleyball Player on Grounds She’s Transgender
A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to...
What to Know About the Fresno State Grad Who Is Trump’s Pick for Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November. Chavez-DeRemer will have to be confirmed by the Senate, which...
Trump Victory Will Lead to New Battles in California’s ‘Water Wars’
California has been lately in the business of blowing up dams. So a decision to actually raise one is big news. In a deal approved by eight water agencies as well as the federal government, the San Luis Reservoir between Gilroy and Los Banos, the fifth-largest reservoir in the state,...
Madera Man Sentenced on Firearms Charges Following Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Conviction
A Madera man previously convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach was sentenced Monday to three years and two months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Benjamin Martin, 46, was found guilty of firearms charges after a...
Community Unites at Fourth Annual One Table Fresno Event, Serving Thousands
On Saturday, Fresno Mission and the Central California Food Bank hosted their fourth annual One Table Fresno at the City Center, an event designed to bring the community together through a shared meal and critical support services. This year’s event highlighted the power of unity, as individuals from all walks...
Fresno Rain and High Sierra Snow for Now. What’s the Thanksgiving Forecast?
Fresno's rainfall for the season might climb up to about normal after this week as the region is pummeled by winter storms, National Weather Service meteorologist David Spector said Monday morning. The forecast for the Valley is 1 to 2 inches of rain from Monday through Wednesday, with heavier rainfall...