U.S. Senator Rand Paul, the Republican chairman of a Senate panel weighing the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for homeland security, sharply criticized the nominee on Wednesday over inflammatory remarks a month ago saying he understood why a neighbor attacked Paul in 2017. The nominee, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin...
US to Require $15,000 Bond to Visa Recipients From 12 More Countries
President Donald Trump's administration will require citizens from 50 countries to post bonds of $15,000 to apply for U.S. entry, a State Department official said on Wednesday. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said 12 countries are being added to a list that already includes 38 other nations, largely in...
Clovis Police Cite 16 Drivers, Arrest One for DUI During St. Patrick’s Day Enforcement
The Clovis Police Department cited 16 drivers and arrested one for driving under the influence during a high-visibility traffic enforcement operation on St. Patrick’s Day. The enforcement detail took place Tuesday, targeting unsafe driving behaviors, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. Officials said the citations were issued for...
Assemblymember Arambula Appears at Divorce Hearing. What’s Next?
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and his estranged wife made their first appearance in court Tuesday afternoon for a divorce hearing. Judge Steven Crass ordered Arambula (D-Fresno) and Elizabeth Arambula to mediation to discuss child custody issues. The hearing at the Fresno County Superior Court civil courthouse started shortly after 3 p.m.,...
Fresno Landowners File $100M Claim Against City for Elm Avenue Rezone
A group of landowners in southwest Fresno have filed a $100 million tort claim against the city, saying that not only did a zoning change devalue their properties, but the city took a $64,000 payment and did not meet the terms of the deal. Property owners Span Development and Buzz...
US Postal Service Could Run Out of Money as Soon as October
The head of the U.S. Postal Service told Congress on Tuesday it could run out of money in October or November if the agency continues to make required retirement and other payments to the government. U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner told a House Oversight subcommittee that USPS needs higher stamp...
Trump Postpones Trip to Beijing as Iran War Delays China Reset
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was postponing a highly anticipated trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war with Iran upends U.S. foreign policy and delays an effort to ease tensions between the world’s two biggest economies. "We are resetting the meeting," Trump told...
UFW Cancels Cesar Chavez Celebrations Because of ‘Troubling’ Abuse Allegations
In a bombshell announcement Tuesday, the United Farm Workers said it will cancel celebrations of its co-founder, César Chávez, because of "disturbing allegations" that he "engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior and minors" while he led the union. The union didn't reveal specific allegations. But it went on to say that...
Teen Girl Jumps From Car to Escape Attempted Kidnapping in Los Angeles
Two teenage girls escaped an attempted kidnapping in the Los Angeles community of North Hills on Sunday after jumping from a suspect’s vehicle, ABC7 reported. The girls, ages 13 and 16, were approached three times near North Hills Community Park and later accepted a ride. Instead of taking them to...
Valadao and Valley Farmers Applaud Trump Funding for Water Projects
Growers in Fresno-headquartered Westlands Water District and elsewhere are celebrating the Trump administration's $540 million commitment to water storage and conveyance projects in California. Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), who is facing a tough re-election bid in the 22nd District, joined growers in applauding the announcement Tuesday. "After nearly a year...