A new era in commuting begins in California on Wednesday when solo drivers in electric and hybrid cars will no longer be allowed to use the state’s carpool lanes — a perk that’s been in place for nearly two decades. The change affects more than half a million decal holders statewide,...
Who Are the New Attorneys for Accused Arsonist Bobby Salazar?
The Fresno restaurant owner accused of paying a biker club member to torch one of his eateries has hired several new lawyers, court records show. A federal judge on Monday let Bobby Salazar, 63, remain free on a $1 million bond after meeting two conditions: securing the bond through property...
US States Sue Zillow, Redfin Over Rental Listings
Zillow Group and Redfin were sued on Wednesday by five U.S. states for allegedly conspiring to thwart competition in online rental listings, including when Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to stop running apartment ads. Attorneys general of Virginia, Arizona, Connecticut, New York and Washington filed their antitrust lawsuit in the...
Trump Order Pledges That US Will Defend Qatar in Event of Attack
President Donald Trump has pledged to treat any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to the United States' own security, according to a document published on Wednesday that says U.S. forces could step in to defend the Middle Eastern nation. The executive order - which appears to significantly deepen...
The Clock Is Ticking for Those Hoping to Be California’s Next Governor
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Over the last half-century or so, California has had six elections for governor when the office was being vacated. Understandably, such incumbent-free elections to run the nation’s most populous and economically powerful state have drawn serious candidates, mostly...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Kevin Walter Skavdahl
October 1, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Kevin Walter Skavdahl Suspects Date of Birth: October 4, 1968 Physical Description: White Male, 5’ 7, 165 lbs., Blond Hair, Green Eyes. Charges: Assault with a firearm Warrant Number: F23904192 Synopsis of the Case: Kevin Walter Skavdahl is wanted...
Rescuers Hunt for Survivors After Philippines’ Deadliest Quake in Over a Decade Kills at Least 69
BOGO, Philippines — Rescue teams in the Philippines searched for survivors in mud and rubble on Wednesday and authorities urged help for hospitals inundated with the injured after the deadliest earthquake in more than a decade killed at least 69 people. Authorities said they feared the eventual toll would be...
Gaza City Exodus Is Overwhelming Relief Efforts, Aid Agencies Say
TEL AVIV, Israel — As Israel’s full-scale assault in Gaza City began last month, Khitam Ayyad fled from her home there barefoot and without her possessions, heading to an area in southern Gaza that the Israeli military had designated as a “humanitarian zone.” The military said that tents, food and...
OpenAI Launches New AI Video App Spun From Copyrighted Content
OpenAI is releasing an AI video-generating app called Sora that lets people create and share AI videos that can be spun from copyrighted content and shared to social media-like streams. Copyright owners, such as television and movie studios, must opt out of having their work appear in the video feed,...
US Withholds $18 Billion From New York City Over DEI, OMB Chief Says
The federal government is withholding $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought said on Wednesday, citing diversity, equity and inclusion concerns. — (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)