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....
Fresno Man Stole From His Company for Years. Now He’s Going to Prison.
Gabriel Ruiz De Chavez, 47, of Fresno, was sentenced Tuesday to two years and nine months in federal prison after orchestrating an eight-year embezzlement scheme that stole more than $1.5 million from his employer, the DOJ said in a news release. Ruiz De Chavez, who had worked as an operations...
Making ‘Queer’ Required Openness and Daniel Craig Was Ready
NEW YORK — Daniel Craig is sitting in the restaurant of the Carlyle Hotel talking about how easy it can be to close yourself off to new experiences. "We get older and maybe out of fear, we want to control the way we are in our lives. And I think...
Fresno County Dairyman Responds to Raw Milk Recall After Avian Flu Detected
A Fresno County dairyman known for selling unpasteurized milk says he voluntarily recalled a batch of his product after one government agency detected avian flu. The bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from Raw Farm, state health officials said. Santa Clara County health officers...
CBS News’ Costa Loves Fresno State and Valley Politics. He’s Coming Back.
Robert Costa returns to Fresno State on Monday to discuss politics. The CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent has a high profile, regularly appearing on the "CBS Evening News," and "Face the Nation." He had a prominent role in CBS News' 2024 election coverage. "I fell in love with...
Kingsburg Firefighters Injured in Highway 99 Rollover Crash
A Kingsburg Fire Department vehicle was involved in a solo rollover crash early Tuesday morning on northbound Highway 99, north of Betty Drive, the CHP reported in a statement. The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. and did not involve any patients, officials said. Two fire personnel were transported to...
Netanyahu Says He Supports Ceasefire Proposal With Lebanon’s Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he would recommend his cabinet adopt a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah, as Israeli warplanes struck across Lebanon, killing at least 23 people. The Israeli military also issued a flurry of evacuation warnings — a sign it was...
Fresno Driver in Custody After Crash at Herndon and Fruit in Suspected DUI
A three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Herndon and Fruit avenues occurred at about 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, a Fresno Police Department spokesperson told GV Wire. According to authorities, a westbound vehicle on Herndon lost control and collided with two cars stopped at a red light in the southbound left turn...
Trump Transition Team Suggests Sidelining Top Adviser Over Pay-to-Play Allegations
WASHINGTON — The top lawyer on Donald Trump's transition team investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles or influence in the new administration. The review conducted by lawyer David Warrington recommended that Trump aides sharply...