Democratic former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday she will not run for governor of California, ending speculation that the failed presidential candidate would seek the high-profile post. "I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I...
How Netanyahu Keeps Playing Trump for a Fool in Gaza
On July 26, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz ran this headline: “Israel at War Day 659. Gaza Medical Sources: At Least 25 Killed by Israeli Gunfire, Some While Waiting for Aid.” If you had been following this Gaza story closely, you would know that Haaretz was running a similar headline almost...
Trump Signs Order Implementing Additional 40% Tariff on Brazil, White House Says
President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing an additional 40% tariff on Brazil, bringing the total tariff amount to 50%, the White House said on Wednesday, citing Brazil's recent policies that the Trump administration disagrees with. — (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)
Could Madera Poach Stalled Costco? It’d Be ‘a Significant Financial Blow,’ Says Dyer
With a judge blocking Costco’s move to a larger northwest Fresno location over environmental and zoning issues, a Madera County politician pounced — saying it’s easier to do business north of the San Joaquin River. Madera County Supervisor Jordan Wamhoff shared his idea on Facebook last week, making arguments in...
Trump Pushes for Release of Epstein, Maxwell Grand Jury Testimony
NEW YORK — Donald Trump's administration, seeking to ease an uproar plaguing his presidency, urged two judges to release testimony to a grand jury that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges. In late-night court filings on Tuesday, U.S. federal prosecutors said unsealing the materials would be...
Clovis Police Arrest Eight at DUI Checkpoint
Clovis police arrested eight people and towed four vehicles during a DUI checkpoint held Friday night on westbound Herndon Avenue at Helm Avenue. Of the 725 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, officers screened 323 drivers, the department told GV Wire. One driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, while...
Trump Says US to Hit India With 25% Tariff Starting Friday
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on goods imported from India starting Friday, Aug. 1, as well as an unspecified penalty for buying Russian arms and oil - moves that could strain relations with the world's most populous democracy. The U.S. decision singles out...
Republican US Senator Grassley Clashes With Trump Over Nominations
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley said on Wednesday he was "offended" and "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's social media posts targeting him for refusing to end a custom that allows Democratic senators to effectively veto new nominees to serve as judges and prosecutors in their states. At the...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Navpreet Singh
July 30, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Navpreet Singh Suspects Date of Birth: November 22, 1997 Physical Description: Indian Male, 5’ 11, 190 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: False imprisonment/menace Warrant Number: F22903773 Synopsis of the Case: Navpreet Singh is wanted on a felony, no-bail...
Tariff Revenues Hit Record $150 Billion Amid Trump’s Trade Talks, Fox Business Reports
U.S. tariff revenues have surged to a record $150 billion this year, the Treasury Department says, as President Donald Trump nears a self-imposed global trade deadline, Fox Business reported. July alone brought in nearly $28 billion in customs duties, surpassing June’s $27 billion record. In January, tariff revenue was just...