Update: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025: The storm dropped .44 inches of rain on Fresno on Monday before it ended, pushing the total for the weathermaker to nearly three inches since it began on Thursday, Nov. 13. The steady rain pushed Fresno's early total for the 2025-2026 water year...
US House To Push Forward on Epstein Vote After Trump Reversal
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote as soon as Tuesday to force the release of investigative files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with passage seen as all but guaranteed after President Donald Trump dropped his longstanding opposition. Trump's reversal late...
France Agrees to Sell Up to 100 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — France pledged Monday to sell up to 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine in a show of European support as the Trump administration has limited its military backing for the country. The agreement, which includes a range of French defense equipment in addition to the warplanes, will...
US and European Aid Cuts Could Result in 22.6 Million Deaths Worldwide, Study Finds
WASHINGTON — Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, according to a new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and other organizations. The warning comes as...
Fresno Firefighters Rescue Man From Vacant Chinatown Building
Firefighters in Fresno responded late Sunday, Nov. 9, to a structure fire in the city’s Chinatown district that sent a man to the hospital, the Fresno Fire Department said in a statement Monday. Just after 11:30 p.m. on Fresno Fire Department crews arrived at 841 F Street to find smoke...
US Colleges See 17% Drop in Newly Enrolled International Students, Report Finds
NEW YORK — The number of newly enrolled international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, according to a report released on Monday. Among the schools citing declines in new enrollments, 96% said visa...
US Border Patrol Arrests 81 on First Day of Charlotte Immigration Crackdown
Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. Gregory Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol official who led immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles and Chicago before he arrived in...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Xiong Lee
November 17, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Xiong Lee Suspects Date of Birth: September 15, 1985 Physical Description: Asian Male, 5’ 5, 185 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Fraud Warrant Number: F25906589 Synopsis of the Case: Xiong Lee is wanted on a felony warrant of...
Power Lines Down Close Roadway in Merced, Crews Working to Restore Service
Power lines are down between Glen and Calimyrna avenues in Merced, prompting a full street closure, authorities said Monday. PG&E crews are on site working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. The Merced Police Department urged drivers to avoid the area, follow posted detours, and allow extra...
Suspect Dead After Crashing Stolen Car Into Tulare County Deputy Patrol Unit
One person died and two others were injured early Monday after a stolen vehicle crashed into a Tulare County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit and a house in Porterville, authorities said. Around midnight, Tulare County deputies spotted a stolen car with two people inside near the top of Lewis Hill. When...