WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill failed to clear a key procedural hurdle on Friday, as hardline Republicans demanding deeper spending cuts blocked the measure in a rare political setback for the Republican president in Congress. The vote in the House Budget Committee came despite Trump's...
Democratic Candidates for CA Governor Shy Away From State’s Anti-Oil Crusade
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The most interesting moment of Monday’s labor union-sponsored interrogation of seven declared Democratic candidates for governor was their response to a question from the union representing oil refinery workers. </> They were asked: “As governor, would you be...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Maricella Victoria Vargas
May 16, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Maricella Victoria Vargas Suspects Date of Birth: April 24, 1980 Physical Description: Hispanic Female, 5’ 3, 142 lbs., Brown Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Vehicle theft Warrant Number: F24906098 Synopsis of the Case: Maricella Victoria Vargas is wanted on a...
Tawny’s Lovely Green Eyes Are a Window to Her Loving Heart
Furry treasure Tawny’s silky smooth, orange-striped suit is unusual for an iconic tabby girl kitty, but "purrfect" for this gentle, sunny-spirited sweetheart! A year old, she gets along well with other cats, kittens, a small dog, and was especially fond of her beautiful sister, Trixie (already adopted). Timothy, Trixie, and...
$300 Billion in Republican SNAP Funding Cuts Alarm Fresno Leaders
Republican plans to cut $300 billion in food assistance are ringing alarm bells in Fresno. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food for more than 700,000 Central Valley residents. "These proposed cuts to SNAP are not just numbers on a spreadsheet — they are meals taken off the tables of...
WNBA Set for New Season With Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Leading the Way
There's a lot of excitement and buzz around the WNBA as its set to tip off its 29th season Friday night thanks in large part to last season's rookie class led by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The league may have its most anticipated year ahead with the two second...
Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 93 People in Gaza as Trump Wraps up His Middle East Visit
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — At least 93 people were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip. Strikes overnight hit across Gaza, including the outskirts of Deir al-Balah and the city of Khan Younis. Gaza's health ministry said hundreds...
Meet The Hoo Lee Gans! Giants Fans Help Korean Star Jung Hoo Lee Feel At Home With Fan Group
SAN FRANCISCO — Jung Hoo Lee has sparked something special with San Francisco Giants fans — we're talking hair-on-fire levels of excitement. A group of them are going above and beyond to make the Korean center fielder feel welcome in the Bay Area. Meet the Hoo Lee Gans. Lee has...
European Leaders Agree With Trump That Russia’s Position on Ceasefire Talks Is Unacceptable
TIRANA, Albania — European leaders have agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia’s position in ceasefire talks with Ukraine is unacceptable and they intend to coordinate a response, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday. Starmer spoke from Albania’s capital, Tirana, where leaders of dozens of European countries...
The Man Who Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie on Stage Has Been Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
MAYVILLE, N.Y. — The man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, was sentenced Friday to serve 25 years in prison. A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February. Rushdie...