This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Kamala Harris’ penchant for strings of abstruse verbiage — popularly known as word salads — was one of several reasons her presidential campaign failed last year. Her tendency was on display again last week when she announced she...
Hezbollah Chief Says Missiles Will Fall on Israel if It Resumes War on Lebanon
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem threatened Israel directly for the first time in months in a televised speech on Tuesday, saying missiles would fall on it if it resumed a broad war on Lebanon. His comments came as Lebanon's cabinet met to discuss the fate of Hezbollah's arsenal, after Washington pressured...
Epstein Partner Maxwell Opposes Release of Her Grand Jury Materials
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted in 2021 of helping him sexually abuse teenage girls, said on Tuesday she opposed the potential release of transcripts of proceedings before the grand jury that indicted her. President Donald Trump last month instructed Attorney General...
California Wine Industry Is Torn on Trump Tariffs
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Tariffs on European wine could be good or bad for California wine producers, depending on whom you ask. Some American winemakers, restaurateurs and others are urging President Donald Trump to exclude wine from tariffs on goods from Europe,...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Michael Angelo Chavez
August 5, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Michael Angelo Chavez Suspects Date of Birth: January 28, 1987 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 5, 145 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F25904967 Synopsis of the Case: Michael Angelo Chavez is wanted on a...
Fresno State Professor Combines Tech and Medicine in Cutting Edge Research and Care
Fresno State's Dr. Nupur Hajela is working to integrate innovative technology into physical therapy and expand access to healthcare in the Central Valley. Hajela, who is a professor and clinician, is using immersive virtual reality and mobile health unit-based outreach to deliver advanced medical care for Parkinson’s patients. “When we...
Visalia CHP Arrest 5 in Weekend DUI Checkpoint Operation
The California Highway Patrol in Visalia arrested five individuals on suspicion of driving under the influence during a weekend DUI checkpoint operation, officials said Monday. According to CHP, more than 750 vehicles were screened during the enforcement effort, which was aimed at deterring impaired driving and promoting road safety. “These...
Big Tell Film Contest Provides 10 Winners with $5K Grants for Short Documentaries
Community Media Access Collaborative has announced the winners of its ninth annual The Big Tell film contest. Each will each receive a $5,000 grant. The 10 local filmmakers will have three months to use the funds and produce a short documentary detailing a Central Valley story. The winners are Silvia...
Gifford Fire Is California’s Largest Blaze This Year, Tops 82,000 Acres
Update on August 5 at 10:06 a.m. The Gifford Fire has grown to 82,567 acres and is now the largest fire in California for 2025, according to CalFire. Firefighters held containment lines along SR166 overnight, though the blaze crossed Alamo Creek to the north, the U.S. Forest Service reported. Crews...
Why Building More Homes Near Transit Will Transform Lives Across California
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Working families across California are getting pushed further away from opportunity — from cities and job centers with schools, health care facilities and amenities. Nowhere is this more evident than where I live, Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest...