As debate raged this summer over whether President Joe Biden should abandon his re-election bid, Gov. Gavin Newsom's stock soared. The California Democrat became a fixture on the national political stage as he stood behind Biden to the bitter end — a boost in profile, long cultivated by Newsom, that...
Questions About Sexual Orientation and Gender ID on Track to Be on US Census Bureau Survey by 2027
Questions about sexual orientation, gender identity and changes to queries about race and ethnicity are on track to be asked in the most comprehensive survey of American life by 2027, U.S. Census Bureau officials said Thursday. The new or revised questions on the American Community Survey will show up on...
Large Airstrikes Hit Beirut Suburbs as Israel Expands Northern Gaza Operations
Several large airstrikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Thursday, including one on a site adjacent to Lebanon's only international airport. The Israeli military had issued an evacuation notice for the site, saying Hezbollah facilities were there, without giving more details. Also Thursday, the Israeli military announced it expanded its month-old...
California Governor Calls Special Session to Protect Liberal Policies From Trump Presidency
SACRAMENTO — California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state's progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. The move — a...
Putin Congratulates Trump on His Election Victory in His First Public Comments on the US Vote
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the U.S. vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt. "His behavior at the moment of an attempt on his life left an impression on...
Federal Reserve Cuts Its Key Interest Rate by a Quarter-Point Amid Postelection Uncertainty
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump's presidential election victory this week. The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it...
Fresno County Duo Could Face 20 Years in Crop Insurance Fraud Scheme
Jatinderjeet “Jyoti” Sihota, 37, of Selma, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit crop insurance fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert said on Monday. Sihota was involved in her family's farming operation, which produced table grapes and other crops in Fresno and Tulare counties. The family sold many of these crops...
A Master of the Media Evolved Yet Again in 2024
In his improbable journey to the apex of American power, President-elect Donald Trump has always adapted to the media tool of the moment. As a young mogul on the make, he made himself a fixture of the Manhattan tabloids, then pivoted to the newfangled realm of reality TV as master...
Woman Loses Van Ness Extension Mansion, Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion and Obstruction
Pilar Rose, formerly of Fresno, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion and obstruction of an IRS audit, a move that will cost her both her luxury mansion and BMW sedan. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert on Monday, who confirmed Rose’s agreement to surrender her claim...
Central Valley Weekend Packed With Sports, Tacos, Magic and Local Entertainment
The weekend lineup of events in the Central Valley will offer a great variety for all ages and interests. The selection includes basketball, tacos, magic, and concerts, and the vibes will continue on Veterans Day. Check out our expanded list of events at this link. Fresno State Men's Basketball vs...