A vehicle and its occupants "miraculously" escaped injury after shots were fired on Highway 41 near Herndon Avenue, prompting a temporary road closure, authorities said on Tuesday. California Highway Patrol units in Fresno responded to the shots-fired call with assistance from the Fresno Police Department’s ShotSpotter system. The technology helped...
Trump’s Shifting Timeline for How Long the Iran War Will Last
WASHINGTON — Since the United States and Israel launched their assault on Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump has given conflicting indications on how long it will continue. After he said near the outset of the war that it could last “four to five weeks,” the president and members...
US Lawmakers Worry Trump May Put ‘Boots on the Ground’ in Iran
Democratic U.S. senators expressed alarm on Tuesday about the Iran war, saying they were worried that President Donald Trump could deploy U.S. ground forces and noting the high risks given Russian support for Tehran's military. "We know that Russia is already helping with intel, providing that to Iran, and that...
Yamaha Relocating US Headquarters from California to Georgia
Yamaha Motor Corp. is moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia after nearly 50 years, CBS News reports. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday the Japanese manufacturer will relocate to Kennesaw between late 2026 and 2028. Yamaha has been based in Cypress, California, since 1979, after acquiring the land....
Boeing Signs $289 Million Israel Contract for 5,000 Smart Bombs, Bloomberg News Reports
Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the transaction. — (Reporting by Mariam Sunny in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
Merced County Coroner Seeks Family of Deceased 73-Year-Old Woman
The Merced County Sheriff's Coroner’s Bureau is seeking the public's assistance in locating the family of a 73-year-old woman. Authorities are trying to find the immediate family members of Debbie Lynne Gross. According to the sheriff's office, investigators have searched numerous personal records, but attempts to locate her relatives have...
Intense Storms in the Midwest Threaten to Bring Tornadoes and Hail on Tuesday
A part of the Midwest that includes Chicago is facing an especially strong threat of severe weather Tuesday afternoon, part of a broad swath of the United States that was under some risk of storms through the day. Forecasters warned the storms could deliver all manner of severe weather from...
‘Nothing Will Remain of Tehran,’ Iranians Say Amid Heavy Bombing
When the U.S.-Israeli bombing began overnight in Tehran, Iran, some residents in the city of nearly 10 million described the strikes as among the worst they had experienced since the war began. And that was before the U.S. defense secretary vowed things would get even worse Tuesday. The bombings —...
As Many as 150 US Troops Wounded so Far in Iran War, Sources Say
As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters' publication of the figure, the Pentagon had only disclosed eight U.S. personnel seriously injured....
Some State Farm Customers Could See Refunds While Homeowner Rate Hikes Stay Put
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Los Angeles County fires last year drove up insurance costs for many Californians. Now, a proposed settlement means some State Farm policyholders whose premiums rose won’t see additional increases, and others should even get refunds. State Farm,...