What Changes Did Fresno Arts Council Make to Remain County's Art Rep? The Fresno Arts Council went before the board of supervisors to present what changes they've made to ensure transparency.

The Fresno Arts Council appeared before the board of supervisors to talk about changes in the organization.

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National Weather Service Issues Tornado Warning in Madera, Fresno Counties A tornado warning is currently in effect for Madera. Stay safe and seek shelter immediately to protect yourself from danger.

The National Weather Service said Tuesday a tornado warning is in effect until 2:45 p.m. for the area, with officials confirming a tornado is on the ground in Madera.

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Clovis Council Approves Massive Water Rate Increase to Keep Up With Costs Clovis city councilmembers approved water rate changes that will increase the average water bill by 60% over the next three years.

Clovis city council approved a 60% water rate increase over the next three years.

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Exclusive: Meta to Start Capturing Employee Mouse Movements, Keystrokes for AI Training Data Meta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers for use in training its artificial intelligence models.

Meta workers in the U.S. will have their computer usage monitored to enable the company to finetune its AI training capabilities.

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Florida Democrat Cherfilus-Mccormick Resigns From US Congress Representative Cherfilus-McCormick steps down to devote time to her community in Florida after ethics committee findings.

Democratic U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick said on Tuesday she is resigning from Congress after a panel found she violated ethics ‌rules.

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112th Clovis Rodeo Opens with Week of Competition, Concerts, and Community Events Join the excitement at the Clovis Rodeo! Experience competitions, concerts, and community events during this week's celebrations.

The 112th Clovis Rodeo begins Wednesday with a week of competitions, concerts, and community events expected to draw rodeo fans to the Central Valley.

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Taco Bell Foundation Awards Record $14.5M in Live Más Scholarships Taco Bell announces a record $14.5 million in scholarships, empowering over 1,500 students through the Live Más program.

Taco Bell Foundation awards record $14.5M scholarships to more than 1,500 students nationwide.

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Fresno Highway 99 Lane Closures Scheduled This Week for Concrete Repairs Traffic alert: Scheduled closures on Highway 99 in Fresno for important concrete pavement repairs this week.

The California Department of Transportation announced scheduled closures this week for concrete pavement repair operations along Highway 99 in Fresno.

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Valley Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Help Finding Man Wanted for Felony DUI Learn about Valentin Isac Uribe, a wanted suspect. Help Valley Crime Stoppers and potentially earn cash for your tip.

Valentin Isac Uribe is wanted on a felony, no-bail warrant of DUI

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Israel Will Face Resistance if Troops Stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri Says Explore the latest tensions between Israel and Lebanon as U.S.-mediated talks approach amidst ceasefire challenges.

Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country’s south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of U.S.-mediated talks this week.

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Fresno Police Arrest 19-Year-Old After Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop A 19-year-old man was arrested in Fresno for possessing a loaded handgun during a traffic stop. Read more about the incident.

A 19-year-old man was arrested Saturday after Fresno police officers found them in possession of a loaded handgun during a traffic stop, authorities said.

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Trump Says He Would Like Someone to Buy Troubled Spirit Airlines Explore the current situation of Spirit Airlines as President Trump suggests a federal involvement in its acquisition during bankruptcy.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would like someone to acquire bankrupt low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines and said it was possible the federal government could get involved.

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Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced in Fatal Fresno County Crash A Fresno County man sentenced for a fatal DUI crash that killed one and injured another. Read more about the case.

A Fresno man was sentenced Monday to five years plus 15 years to life in state prison after being convicted in a fatal DUI crash that killed a passenger and seriously injured another, according to the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office.

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Supreme Court Reviews FCC’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies The Supreme Court will hear a pivotal case regarding the Federal Communications Commission's power over cellphone carriers and fines.

The federal agency responsible for policing the nation’s airwaves and telecommunications companies relies on hefty fines to enforce rules designed to protect consumer privacy, combat robocalls and regulate broadcasting.

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US To Ask States to Revalidate 'High-Risk' Medicaid Providers Discover how the Trump administration plans to revalidate Medicaid providers to reduce fraud in high-risk areas.

Mehmet Oz, who heads the agency that runs the U.S. Medicare and Medicaid healthcare programs, said on Tuesday the Trump administration plans to ask all 50 states to revalidate Medicaid providers in what he called “high-risk” areas as part of an effort to reduce fraud.

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Trump Says He Does Not Want to Extend Truce as Expiry Nears, US Seizes Tanker President Trump discusses the ceasefire expiration and U.S. military readiness in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a rapidly expiring ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and that the U.S. military was “raring to go” if negotiations were not successful.

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War, Interest Rates, Insurance Can't Stop Fresno County Real Estate Investment Fresno real estate has seen an uptick in investment in 2025, with investors undeterred by interest rates or global conflicts.

Even as the world deals with war, the country deals with high interest rates, and the state faces an ongoing insurance crisis, experts say that in Fresno County the real estate world has adapted to these conditions, finding opportunities to make money.

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Traffic Stop in Fresno County Leads to Major Meth and Fentanyl Seizure, CHP Says A traffic stop in Fresno County led to the seizure of over 60 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl powder. Get the details.

A traffic stop Friday on northbound Interstate 5 in Fresno County led to the seizure of more than 60 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl powder, and a stolen handgun.

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San Luis Obispo County Deputy-Involved Shooting in Nipomo Leaves Man Dead A man was shot by deputies in San Luis Obispo after a domestic disturbance call. Learn more about the incident here.

A man was shot and killed by deputies following a family disturbance call Sunday in Nipomo, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.

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Central Valley Native, US Labor Secretary Steps Down, White House Says U.S. Labor Secretary will depart the White House, marking significant changes in the Trump Administration's Cabinet.

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer is stepping down, the White House said on Monday, adding that her deputy will serve as acting secretary.

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Apple Names Insider John Ternus as Ceo, Cook to Become Executive Chairman Apple appoints John Ternus as CEO, transitioning from Tim Cook to lead during pivotal industry changes driven by artificial intelligence.

Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.

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Fresno's Popular Tacos El Cabezon Restaurant Owner Missing: Police Armando Arias, owner of Tacos El Cabezon, was reported missing on Friday. Social media says the Fresno restaurant has not been open.

The owner of the popular Tacos El Cabezon shop in Fresno is missing, say Fresno police.

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Fresno DUI Crash Injures 9 After Police Pursuit A man was arrested in Fresno for felony DUI after fleeing a traffic stop, injuring nine people in a three-vehicle crash.

A man was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI following a three-vehicle collision that injured nine people after he fled a traffic stop Friday night, according to the Fresno Police Department.

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Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs Learn about the impact of tariffs on U.S. businesses and how refunds are being processed after a Supreme Court ruling.

When President Donald Trump unveiled his sprawling global tariffs last spring, he boasted that they would generate windfall profits and “make America wealthy again.”

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Fresno Domestic Violence Incident Ends in Ear-Biting Attack, Suspect Arrested A man was arrested in Fresno for domestic violence after a hotel incident left a victim seriously injured.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on multiple domestic violence-related charges and a probation violation after an incident at a Fresno hotel over the weekend, police said.

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San Luis Obispo County Deputy-Involved Shooting Reported in Nipomo San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting after a family disturbance in Nipomo.

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred after deputies responded to a family disturbance in Nipomo.

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Israeli Fire Kills Two in Gaza, Hamas Clashes With Israeli-Backed Militia Israeli strikes in Gaza resulted in deaths and clashes, raising concerns about the stalled ceasefire agreement.

Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said.

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Fresno Police Arrest Man After Stolen Glock Found in Search A man was arrested in Fresno after officers found a stolen handgun equipped with an automatic fire device. Read more.

A 26-year-old man was arrested Friday after officers conducting a probation search in Fresno found a stolen handgun equipped with a device that allows automatic fire, according to the Fresno Police Department.

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Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Shadow Papers Explore the Supreme Court's confidential memos revealing new approaches to presidential power and abrupt decision-making in 2016.

The New York Times is publishing seven confidential memos that were exchanged among the justices of the Supreme Court over five days in the winter of 2016.

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Oil Surges, Stocks Ease From Record Highs on Tenuous US-Iran Ceasefire Discover how oil prices are affected by geopolitical tensions and market reactions on Wall Street amidst stock index fluctuations.

Wall Street eased from record highs on Monday and oil prices spiked as increasing tensions over the crucial Strait of Hormuz gave rise to concerns that the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire might not hold.

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