President Donald Trump’s administration has formally notified Congress of its intention to sell more than $700 million of jet engines to Turkey, according to two sources and a copy of the formal notification seen by Reuters on Thursday. Reuters was first to report on Wednesday that the Trump administration planned...
Cracked Pepper’s Fresno City Hall Free-Rent Deal Scrutinized Before Approval
Before getting unanimous approval by Fresno City Councilmembers, the terms of City Hall's three-year, free-rent deal for its newest tenant, Cracked Pepper, underwent scrutiny from the dais. Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias on Thursday questioned what he called "the most generous lease deal" in his tenure. The deal not only...
Northbound Highway 41 Reduced to One Lane After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Fresno County
Northbound Highway 41, past the Friant Road exit, was reduced to one lane south of the San Joaquin River due to a multi-vehicle collision on Thursday, Caltrans said. Motorists advised to use caution and expect delays. Caltrans did not give an estimated time the highway would be clear. — Connect...
Fresno Arson Fire Destroys Vacant Home, Damages Neighboring House
A vacant home under construction following a previous fire was destroyed in a blaze late Wednesday night that investigators have determined was intentionally set, according to the Fresno Fire Department. Firefighters were called just before 8:20 p.m. to the 2300 block of S. Lily Ave. after multiple reports of a...
Modesto Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence-Related Charges
A Modesto police officer has been arrested following a domestic violence investigation involving an off-duty incident that occurred in Tuolumne County, authorities said. The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office said it opened an independent criminal investigation after being notified on Saturday by the Modesto Police Department of allegations involving one of...
Visalia Firefighter-Paramedic Helps Save Santa Cruz Runner After Collapse
A Visalia Fire Department firefighter-paramedic who was off duty and passing through Santa Cruz helped save a runner’s life after the man collapsed during a routine run along West Cliff, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Dave, a Santa Cruz resident and avid runner, collapsed on May 16 during...
Fresno Area Solo-Vehicle Crash Leaves 2 Seriously Injured, CHP Says
Two people suffered serious injuries in a solo-vehicle crash in the Fresno area, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. CHP said the collision serves as a reminder of the dangers of excessive speed, particularly on unfamiliar roadways. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHP Fresno...
Valley Children’s Will Welcome 14 Pediatric Residents With White Coat Ceremony
The positive impact of a Clovis medical school on local healthcare is evident as Valley Children's Hospital welcomes 14 new residents to its pediatric residency program. Five of the 14 doctors are graduates of the California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Clovis — more than any other...
Elon Musk Ordered to Testify in Election Lottery Cases; One Lawsuit May Be Narrowed
A federal judge ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath in two proposed class actions accusing him of defrauding voters in swing states before the 2024 election by promising a $1 million-a-day giveaway. In a decision on Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower in Austin, Texas, also recommended that Musk and...
Residents Describe Terror and Confusion as Venezuela Quakes Struck
SAN FELIPE, Venezuela — Residents in Venezuela’s capital and nearby cities described scenes of terror and confusion as buildings collapsed, windows rattled and homes lost power when two major earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening. “I’ve never felt something so strong,” María Barco, 24, said from the city of...
