WASHINGTON — The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday delayed its final vote on President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom amid a deluge of negative comments from the public. The board, which is led by Trump allies, had been expected to vote to approve the project Thursday....
Senate Democrats Block DHS Funding Again Over ICE Enforcement
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked for a third time a spending bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, insisting that they would not approve the measure without new curbs on immigration enforcement even amid President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. Twenty days after federal money for the...
Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Fatal Visalia Crash
A woman who drove 80 mph through a red light in Visalia, causing a fiery crash that killed a man, was convicted Tuesday of gross vehicular manslaughter, the Tulare County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. A jury in Tulare County Superior Court found Ping See, 40, guilty of...
Assemblymember Arambula Spent Month in Alcohol Rehab: Divorce Documents
California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula missed a month of work from the Capitol while in rehab for alcohol and marijuana, according to court documents in a divorce sought by his wife, Elizabeth. She filed for divorce in January, citing irreconcilable differences, and is seeking more than $27,000 a month in spousal...
US Not Expanding Military Objectives in Iran, Hegseth Says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the United States was not expanding its military objectives in Iran, after President Donald Trump told Reuters that the United States must be involved in choosing the next leader of Iran. The Pentagon earlier this week said the military campaign, known as...
Clovis Police Seek Identity Fraud Suspect in $4,500 Case
Clovis police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a felony fraud case involving more than $4,500 in fraudulent transactions. According to the Clovis Police Department, the unidentified suspect used a victim's personal information to commit several fraudulent transactions in October 2025. Got...
Democratic Angst and Gerrymandering Threaten California’s Political Reforms
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political reforms — the top-two primary system and redistricting...
Trump on Rising Gas Prices During Iran Operation: ‘If They Rise, They Rise’
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority. "I don't have any concern about it," he said, when asked about the higher prices...
Israel Warns People to Leave Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
Israel warned residents to leave Beirut's southern suburbs, including Hezbollah-controlled areas, on Thursday, prompting an exodus from a swathe of the capital known as Dahiyeh which a far-right Israeli minister said would soon resemble parts of Gaza. Suggesting a major escalation looms in Israel's offensive against the Iran-backed Hezbollah, an...
Fresno Fire Crews Battle Blaze Hampered by Hoarding Conditions
Firefighters battled a house fire complicated by hoarding conditions late Wednesday night in east Fresno. Crews responded to multiple reports of a fire in the 4600 block of East Vassar Avenue, near Clinton and Maple avenues, shortly after 10:30 p.m. First responders found smoke and flames coming from the single-story...