Rural roads used by heavy trucks in agricultural areas need repair, and a bipartisan delegation of Central Valley congressmembers wants to ensure they get fixed. Congressmember David Valadao, R-Kings County, introduced the "Farm to Market Road Improvement Act" to increase federal support to fix rural roads. "The Central Valley plays...
US and Britain Accuse Iran of Sending Russia Missiles to Use in Ukraine
LONDON — The United States and Britain formally accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine, and said they will take measures to punish those involved. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during...
49ers Spoil Aaron Rodgers’ Return With a Win Over the Jets
SANTA CLARA — Fill-in back Jordan Mason took top billing in a game hyped as Aaron Rodgers' return. Mason ran for 147 yards and a touchdown in place of the injured Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers spoiled Rodgers' comeback game with a 32-19 victory over the New York Jets on...
Ryan Seacrest Debuts as New ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host
LOS ANGELES — For the first time in almost 8,000 episodes, "Wheel of Fortune" did not open with a hello from longtime host Pat Sajak. Ryan Seacrest stepped into Sajak's shoes after his 41-year tenure as host of the famed game show, joining co-host and letter turner Vanna White. Seacrest,...
Americans’ Inflation-Adjusted Incomes Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels Last Year
WASHINGTON — The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in four decades to restore most Americans' purchasing power. The proportion of Americans living in poverty also fell slightly last year, to 11.1%, from 11.5% in 2022. But...
Firefighters Are Getting the Upper Hand on Fresno County’s Boone Fire
As of Tuesday morning, CalFire reported that the Boone Fire has burned 17,776 acres and is 44% contained. Evacuation warnings have been lifted, though evacuation orders remain in effect for Zones P12A, P21C, and P22C. All roads are open except Mineral Springs Road at Highway 198. A total of 1,615...
It’s a High-Stakes Debate Night for Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will square off Tuesday night for what could be their only debate of the compressed presidential election campaign, with the race exceedingly close and voters still craving more information about the Democratic nominee. High Stakes Debate The stakes are high for...
Busch and Bellinger Light up Their Old Team in Cubs’ Win Over NL West-Leading Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 on Monday night. The Cubs' offense broke out for 16 hits — with...
Israel Says Its Forces Likely Unintentionally Shot and Killed an American Activist in the West Bank
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Israeli military said Tuesday an American activist killed in the West Bank last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally" by soldiers firing upon participants in a demonstration against settlements that turned violent. The acknowledgement drew a strong rebuke from U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
Poll: Republicans Are More Likely to Trust Trump Than Official Election Results
CHICAGO — For Christopher Pugh, the 2020 election was a turning point. He already distrusted the government. But as he watched Fox News coverage in the immediate aftermath of the election and read posts on Twitter, the social media platform now known as X, that distrust grew. He now believes...