WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a viable Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has...
Don’t Bleep With Fresno, Councilmember Says After City’s Court Win
The city of Fresno scored another win in federal court over the Trump administration. A San Francisco-based federal judge granted the city's preliminary injunction Tuesday, keeping $262 million in federal funds in place for transportation and housing programs. The Trump administration threatened to pull the funds for what it called...
US Justice Department Pushing for Swift Charges Against Bolton, Sources Say
WASHINGTON — Senior leaders at the U.S. Justice Department are urging swift charges against President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, despite hesitation from prosecutors who believe more investigation is necessary, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move comes a week after the administration pushed...
Marjaree Mason Center’s Instrumental CEO Will Exit After 9 Years
The Marjaree Mason Center CEO who guided the organization through significant growth announced she is leaving after the domestic violence counseling and prevention nonprofit finds a new leader. After nine years with the nonprofit, Nicole Linder said Thursday that the time was right to step away given the organization's strong...
Visalia Police Seize Meth, Stolen Guns, DMT Lab in Drug Bust
A man was arrested Thursday after police discovered methamphetamine, stolen firearms and an active DMT lab at a home on the 2500 block of South Mendonca Street, authorities said. The Visalia Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, with help from the HOPE Team and the Tulare Area Gun Violence Enforcement Team, served...
More Than 1 Million Oster Countertop Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
If you bought an Oster countertop oven with French doors in the past 10 years, check it immediately. The model numbers TSSTTVFDXL, TSSTTVFDDG, TSSTTVFDMAF and TSSTTVFDDAF were recalled on Thursday, Sept. 25, by parent company Sunbeam Products, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall is because there have been...
Trump Signs Order Declaring TikTok Sale Plan Meets US Requirements
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to U.S. and global investors will meet the requirements in a 2024 law that says the short video app will be banned unless its Chinese owners sell it. The new...
Fresno Koi Show Returns with Award-Winning Fish and Free Admission
Hundreds of koi fish from California and out of state will compete at the 45th annual Fresno Koi Show this weekend at Woodward Park. Hosted by the Central California Koi Society in partnership with the Shinzen Friendship Garden, the event is Saturday and Sunday with free admission. “The Fresno Koi...
Portola Was a Concrete Playground, and I Loved Every Step of It
I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first time at Portola — a parking lot turned festival ground on San Francisco’s waterfront. I’ve done Coachella, Outside Lands, and many others, so I figured this would be less walking with such a smaller area to work with. Wrong. Somehow, I...
Police Seize 41 Dogs From Oregon Woman, 1 Puppy Found Dead
A 70-year-old Monmouth woman faces charges of animal neglect after 41 dogs were seized from her property in unsafe conditions and a puppy was found dead. A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy first contacted the woman Sept. 11 after a stray puppy in poor health was found near her home,...