This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration oversees the collection of sales taxes by more than a half million retail sellers, ranging from giants such as Amazon and Walmart to one-person internet sellers. The agency audits retailers’...
Meet Mr. Muffin, the Chatty Buff Tabby With a Big Personality
One-year-old Muffin is the life of the party and the first in line at the food bowl! This buff orange tabby has a big personality and an even bigger voice. He loves to chat up a storm, keeping you entertained with his funny “meow-nologues.” He's certainly spicing up the adult/senior adoption room right now!...
Dog with Olympic-Level Side-Eye Seeks Forever Home in Fresno
A 2-year-old border collie mix named Justice Ruthie is looking for a permanent human, bringing with her a blend of sharp judgment, quiet loyalty and what her caretakers describe as “Olympic-level side-eye.” Ruthie, currently available through Mell's Mutts rescue, has earned a reputation for noticing everything — from new guests...
Rain Is in the Fresno Forecast After a Warm Weekend
The spring weather roller coaster continues as the forecast for Fresno calls for a weekend warm-up followed by the possibility of rain Monday through Wednesday morning. Also in the forecast is good news for the all-important California snowpack. Up to a foot of snow is expected in the Sierra with...
In Final Moments Before Truce, Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Man’s Family
Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes before a ceasefire came into force. An Israeli strike late on Thursday killed 13 of his relatives, leaving him the sole survivor. Abu Khalil, 36, stepped out to see friends...
How 50 Days of the Iran War Led to the Loss of $50 Billion Worth of Oil
The world has lost over $50 billion worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago and the aftershock of the crisis will be felt for months and even years to come, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. Iranian Foreign Minister...
Fresno Police Arrest Man Accused of Holding Gun to Victim’s Head in Domestic Fight
Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 24-year-old man following an investigation into a domestic disturbance that allegedly involved a firearm, physical assault, and threats, according to the Fresno Police Department. Rayvon McCoy was booked on multiple felony and misdemeanor allegations stemming from an incident reported earlier that day. According to investigators,...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Gregory Gutierrez Rufino Fannon
April 17, 2026 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Gregory Gutierrez Rufino Fannon Suspects Date of Birth: May 30, 2001 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 10, 200 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F25903085 Synopsis of the Case: Gregory Gutierrez Rufino Fannon is wanted...
What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect Friday, potentially removing a major stumbling block in the ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group Israel has been targeting in Lebanon, did not directly address whether it would accept the truce, though...
Madera County Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Kidnapping-Murder Case
A Madera County jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in a case involving a kidnapping, and he has now been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison, authorities said. According to the Madera County District Attorney's Office, a jury found Vicente Jasso guilty of first-degree...