A man suffered second-degree burns after an explosion destroyed a fifth-wheel trailer early Wednesday morning, the Tulare County Fire Department said in a statement. Tulare County Fire Department crews responded just after midnight to a report of an explosion. They found the trailer heavily damaged and the injured man outside....
Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy
Most toys that cross Foxie’s path rarely last. Rope toys are torn to shreds. Squeaky ones fall silent in her paws. Stuffies lose their eyes and ears once Foxie’s 12-pound frame gets hold of them. But when Andy Batdorf and his partner gave their senior Yorkie-Maltese mix a soft, miniature...
US Senators Are Set to Grill Officials From 5 Airlines Over Fees for Seats and Checked Bags
A U.S. Senate panel planned to take aim at airline executives Wednesday for the carriers' growing use of fees for early boarding, better seats and other comforts that used to be part of the ticket price. The panel's chairman, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said he thinks the federal government should...
Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks and AI Pull Wall Street Toward More Records
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes are rising toward more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence is boosting their results. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in morning trading to add to what looks to be one of its best years of the millennium. It's on...
Dos Palos Teacher Dies After She Was Bitten by a Bat Inside a Classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabies, officials and the woman's friend said. In the wake of Leah Seneng's death on Nov. 22, public health officials are warning the public about the dangers of bats, which...
The UnitedHealthcare CEO Has Been Shot and Killed Outside a New York City Hotel, Source Says
NEW YORK — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan where he was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting Wednesday morning, according to a person briefed on the investigation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not...
Trump Considers DeSantis for the Pentagon With Hegseth Under Pressure Over Allegations: AP
WASHINGTON — The nomination of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, is under pressure as senators who would need to confirm him weigh a series of allegations that have surfaced against him. Hegseth's mother appeared on Fox News on Wednesday to defend her son, who faces...
California Falling Short of Enrollment Goal as Mental Health Courts Roll Out Statewide
California's new initiative to compel treatment for some of the state's most severely mentally ill residents — many of whom are living on the streets — is falling short of its initial objectives. But with the program expanding from 11 counties to all 58 on Dec. 1, state officials are...
Celebrate 85 Years of the Tower Theatre With Comedy, Music, and Film
You can celebrate 85 years of the Tower Theatre this weekend at Fresno's historic venue with comedy, music, and "The Wizard of Oz." Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Friday is comedy night as Central Valley native Bruce Gray returns to headline the show. It's hosted...
Adam Gray Victorious in CA 13 Congressional Race, Duarte Concedes
Updated on Wednesday at 10:58 a.m. Rep. John Duarte announced his concession after a hard-fought race against Congressman-elect Adam Gray. Duarte expressed pride in securing millions for Valley projects, including clean water and flood safety. Reflecting on his term, Duarte thanked constituents for their support and shared memories of community...