A Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency's leader said in a statement Saturday. "This is a clear violation of FEMA's core values and principles to help people...
Trump’s Gains With Latinos Could Reshape American Politics. Democrats Are Struggling to Respond
MIAMI — From Pennsylvania to Florida to Texas, areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris for president. Trump, the president-elect, made inroads in heavily Puerto Rican areas of eastern Pennsylvania where the vice...
Frustrated Americans Await the Economic Changes They Voted for With Trump
WASHINGTON — Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president. They could get it. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to topple many of the Biden administration's economic policies. Trump campaigned...
Actor Tony Todd, Known for His Role in the Movie ‘Candyman’ and Other Films, Dies at 69
Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film "Candyman" and roles in many other films and television shows, has died, his longtime manager confirmed. He was 69. Todd died Wednesday at his home in the Los Angeles area, his manager Jeffrey Goldberg said...
Biden and Trump Will Meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House Says
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House said Saturday. Such a meeting is customary between the outgoing president and the incoming president, and is meant partly to mark the start of a peaceful...
Longtime Los Banos Leader Ahead in Controversial Race to Replace Incumbent Mayor
Los Banos voters spoke at the ballot box Tuesday, and their message clearly appears to be a desire for change. Case in point, the incumbent mayor is currently dead last in a three candidate race. Plus, two council members appear to be on the losing side of a recall effort....
Wink, the Sweet One-Eyed Pup, Seeks a Forever Family
Meet Wink — a one-eyed puppy with a boundless spirit, a curious mind, and a knack for mischief. This little charmer, who’s as comfortable curling up for a snuggle as he is dashing through the yard with the cutest zoomies, is ready to find a forever home. Wink may still...
The Vance Walberg Era of Bulldog Basketball Begins With a Win Over Sac State
The Vance Walberg era of Fresno State men’s basketball kicked off with a victory, as the Bulldogs defeated Sacramento State 64-57 in their season opener Friday night at the Save Mart Center. A strong Red Wave crowd was on hand to witness Walberg’s debut win as head coach. Fresno State...
What’s the Standard Deduction? An Expert Explains How It Simplifies Tax Filing and Saves Most Americans Money
Filing taxes can be daunting, but understanding your options for reducing your taxable income can help make it easier and save you money. U.S. taxpayers have two main options for reducing their taxable income: taking the standard deduction or itemizing deductions. The standard deduction is a fixed amount that everyone...
Millions Face Health Insurance Crisis as Trump Win Threatens ACA Subsidies
Millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies following Donald Trump's election victory and Republican gains in Congress. The subsidies, set to expire in 2025, were part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan and expanded assistance for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance purchases. Chris Meekins, a health policy analyst at...