Federal authorities continue to search for Gilbert Arredondo Hernandez, wanted for allegedly kidnapping his son from Tehachapi, California, in 1997. Hernandez, 61, is charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and parental abduction. Hernandez is described as 5-foot-5, 150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a scar on the...
Washington Planning Commission Approves Trump’s Ballroom Project
President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project was approved by Washington planning authorities on Thursday, two days after a judge ruled work cannot proceed without Congress' approval. The National Capital Planning Commission, which is chaired by one of Trump's former lawyers, deliberated and then voted to approve the "East Wing...
California Keeps Diablo Canyon Online After Feds Approves License Extension
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday welcomed the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s approval of operating license renewals for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, securing the state’s largest carbon-free power source through 2030. The renewals complete a process in 2022 under Senate Bill 846 to prevent the plant from closing prematurely. Diablo...
Netflix Searches for Franchises After Losing out on Harry Potter
After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery’s rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own. Chief Creative Officer Bela Bajaria said Netflix would keep investing in original ideas, and partner with established studios like MGM and...
Trump Says He Fired Bondi, Appoints Blanche as Acting US Attorney General
President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was removed from her post and said she was being replaced by deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in an acting capacity. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto;)
Trump Fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General, White House Official Says
President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, a White House official said on Thursday, following mounting frustration with her performance, including her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump had also reportedly grown frustrated that Bondi was...
Fresno County Electeds Lawyer Up on Real Estate Fee Fight
A brewing legal fight within Fresno County grows as Recorder Paul Dictos responded to threats from the Board of Supervisors with a letter from his own attorney saying they are violating his elected authority. On Wednesday, attorney Patience Milrod sent a letter to County Counsel Doug Sloan saying that Dictos'...
Madera Police Respond to Crash on Road 28
The Madera Police Department says officers are responding to a traffic collision on the 13000 block of Road 28 Thursday morning. Lanes are blocked, and drivers are urged to avoid the area. Authorities say an update will be provided once the investigation is complete and the roadway reopens. — Connect...
US Crude Jumps More Than 11% After Trump Vows More Attacks on Iran
U.S. oil prices jumped more than 11%, while Brent soared 7% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would continue attacks on Iran. Brent crude futures were up $6.34, or 6.3%, to $107.5 a...
Bank of America’s $72.5 Million Settlement With Epstein Accusers Wins Preliminary Approval
A U.S. judge granted preliminary approval on Thursday to Bank of America's $72.5 million settlement with women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan scheduled an August 27 hearing to consider final approval. David Boies, a lawyer for...