The Department of Homeland Security wants to turn an industrial warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into an ICE detention “mega center.” At more than 1 million square feet, it would be larger than any single jail or prison building in America. Twelve football fields could fit inside. A test floor...
Fresno Unified Pays $1.76 Million to Settle Lawsuit With School Nurses
Fresno Unified has reached an agreement with three current and former employees, agreeing to pay $1.76 million to the plaintiffs. In 2024, veteran school nurses Joni Kolb, Janell Beamon, and Heidi Sagaser filed a complaint against the district that alleged discrimination. In what they parties call an “amicable resolution” of...
Trump Administration Set to Receive $10 Billion Fee for Brokering TikTok Deal, WSJ Reports
President Donald Trump's administration is set to receive a roughly $10 billion fee from investors in the recently completed deal to take control of TikTok's U.S. business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalized a deal to...
When It Comes to Fresnoland, You Best Follow the Money
Since its inception, the nonprofit Fresnoland digital news operation has staked out high moral ground with papal-like authority. "We make policy public and amplify our culture through fact-based journalism," its mission statement proclaims. That might well be, but when it comes to transparency, Fresnoland is as clear as San Joaquin River...
California Studio Helps Autistic Adults Channel Creativity Into Hollywood Careers
LOS ANGELES — A powerful scene in the action epic "Gladiator II" had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrusion to help create the desired movie magic. Zimmerman...
Kennedy Center President Grenell to Transition out of His Role
Richard Grenell, who was appointed last year by President Donald Trump as president of the Kennedy Center, will transition out of his role as the center's leader, Trump said on Friday. Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations at the national cultural center, will be named chief operating officer...
Adobe Settles With US Over Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Friday settled a lawsuit that accused Adobe of making it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions to Photoshop and other software, according to a filing in federal court. Adobe agreed to pay $75 million to the Justice Department and provide customers with $75...
Trumps Says US Could Escort Ships Through Strait as Oil Prices Roil Global Economy
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. was willing to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to protect them from Iranian attack, as his administration searches for ways to ease high oil prices fueled by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump issued a temporary waiver for some purchases...
Celebrate Pi Day at Chowchilla Library Circle Themed Event
Madera County librarians invite the community to come celebrate Pi Day with all things circular. On Saturday, the Chowchilla Branch will hold a Pi themed event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., showcasing how math can be fun for all ages. “Math is everywhere in our daily life,” said librarian...
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that the White House said was aimed at combat fraudulent "Made in America" labels by foreign manufacturers and sellers. — (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington, Editing by Franklin Paul)