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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s planned appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos was abruptly canceled after organizers at USA House revoked his access, a move his office linked to pressure from the White House. The governor had been scheduled for an on‑stage conversation following President Trump’s remarks, but the slot disappeared at the last moment. Newsom publicly accused the administration of silencing him, framing the ...

President Donald Trump’s push for expanded U.S. influence in Greenland took center stage in Davos, where he announced a “framework of a future deal” after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The agreement prompted Trump to withdraw his threat of tariffs on eight European nations resisting U.S. demands over the Danish territory. Reports describe the framework as focused on Arctic security, mineral right...

The White House press briefing gave the President a platform to frame his first year back in office as a relentless march of daily accomplishments. He highlighted regulatory rollbacks, border enforcement actions, and economic initiatives as proof that his administration is delivering “a win a day” for the country. Officials echoed that message, pointing to rapid policy execution and an aggressive pace of executive actio...

President Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland ignited global attention as he doubled down on his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, calling for “immediate negotiations” and insisting America could protect the territory better than Europe. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, also in Davos, openly mocked Trump’s remarks, labeling the speech “remarkably boring”...

President Donald Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland ignited global attention as he doubled down on his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, calling for “immediate negotiations” and insisting America could protect the territory better than Europe. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, also in Davos, openly mocked Trump’s remarks, labeling the speech “remarkably boring”...

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is being sued in North Carolina by a woman, who alleges Sinema had an affair with her husband, a member of Sinema’s security detail, breaking up their 14‑year marriage. The lawsuit cites “romantic and lascivious” messages and is filed under the state’s rare alienation‑of‑affection.

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s death has opened California’s 1st District seat, Gov. Gavin Newsom waited until the last possible day under state law to schedule the special election for Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s vacant seat, ultimately setting it for August 4, 2026 - with a June 2 primary. His delay leaves the district without representation for months, a move critics say creates political complications for the already narrow U.S....

Dozens of anti‑ICE protesters stormed Cities Church in St. Paul over the weekend, halting the Sunday service and chanting “ICE out!” and “Justice for Renee Good.” Demonstrators accused a pastor of having ties to ICE leadership. The DOJ is now investigating whether the disruption violated federal laws protecting religious worship.

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Dense fog continues to blanket Fresno and much of the Central Valley, with visibility dropping to near zero in several areas. A Dense Fog Advisory was in effect all weekend and remains in effect, according to local forecasts. Expect slow morning travel, followed by hazy afternoon sunshine and highs in the low 60s across the region.

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INTERVIEW: Fresno Teachers Association President Manuel Bonilla gives an update on Fresno Unified retirees disrupted healthcare access. The district’s Joint Health Management Board has approved a new option allowing retirees to enroll in traditional Medicare with a district‑provided PPO supplemental plan, beginning January 1, 2027. This comes after more than 6,000 retirees lost in‑network coverage on January 1 due to a contra...

INTERVIEW: Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld discusses the new citizen‑driven proposal by activists to replace Measure C. Backed by the Transportation 4 All coalition, the plan mirrors the version that couldn’t gain full support from the Fresno Council of Governments, dedicating 65% of an estimated $7 billion to road repairs and 25% to public transit. Supporters argue the measure prioritizes neighborhood streets and eq...

Central California woke up under dense, travel‑disrupting fog this morning, with visibility dropping to as low as 200 feet in some areas according to National Weather Service alerts. Fresno and surrounding valleys under a Dense Fog Advisory, with visibility near 0.06 miles in parts of the region, slowing traffic on major highways including 99, 41, and I‑5.

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During a tense Senate exchange, Sen. Josh Hawley pressed a medical expert with the question, “Can men get pregnant?” The doctor responded by clarifying that transgender men and nonbinary people who were assigned female at birth can become pregnant, because they may still have functioning reproductive organs. Hawley’s line of questioning aimed to challenge gender‑inclusive language in health policy.

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INTERVIEW: Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Clovis) calls to discuss the federal three‑judge panel that ruled that California can move forward with its new, voter‑approved U.S. House map for the 2026 election, rejecting attempts by Tangipa (plaintiff) state Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department to block it. The court’s 2–1 decision allows the state to implement district lines designed to give Democrats a stronger chan...

Whose side is the media on? Coverage of the latest Minneapolis ICE shooting has quickly split into competing narratives. Outlets citing the Department of Homeland Security emphasize officials’ claim that the Venezuelan man (along with two others) “ambushed and attacked” an ICE officer during a targeted traffic stop, noting he fled in a vehicle, crashed, and later struggled with agents before being shot in the leg....

INTERVIEW: Matt Dildine, CEO of the Fresno Mission, discusses Governor Newsom's proclamation that, "California's homelessness plummeted in 2025." Is a 9% drop accurate if 14 Continuums of Care (including San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento) don't report their numbers? Dildine has questions for the Governor.

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Public anger continues to build after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, with many women leading protests and demanding accountability. Commentary from Joy Reid intensified the conversation after she said, “This woman was part of a group of people who they train to try to be ICE interrupters… They try to observe what ICE is doing, film them, and try to use their white privilege, to ...

The Supreme Court heard landmark arguments on state bans preventing transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, focusing on cases from Idaho and West Virginia. Several conservative justices signaled support for the bans, pressing attorneys on definitions central to equal‑protection claims. Justice Samuel Alito drew national attention when he repeatedly asked the lawyer for a transgender athlete to define “a m...

California’s proposed one‑time 5% wealth tax on billionaires has triggered a massive financial retreat, with an estimated $1 trillion in wealth already moved out of the state as ultra‑rich residents shift assets and business entities elsewhere. Critics warn the measure is accelerating an exodus that undermines the very revenue it seeks to raise, while Gov. Gavin Newsom himself has called the proposal “really damaging&rd...