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California taxpayers are paying for a CHP security detail protecting former Vice President Kamala Harris during her nationwide book tour. Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration approved the protection but refuses to disclose the cost, citing security concerns and sparking transparency questions. 

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Kings County Supervisor Richard Valle joins Philip Teresi to set the record straight on the cancelling of services in Avenal. The County terminated its fire protection contract with the city of Avenal after city officials moved forward with a community boxing event inside a still‑under‑construction community center, despite warnings from the county fire chief that the building was unsafe. 

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening mail-in voting rules nationwide. The order seeks federal voter lists and stricter ballot controls, a move expected to face immediate legal challenges. 

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Leaked court documents show YouTube employees discussed designing the platform to drive “viewer addiction.” The filings also claim child safety tools were scrapped after failing to meet financial goals, fueling new concerns about harm to young users. 

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new executive order setting AI safety and privacy rules for companies that want state contracts. The order requires safeguar...

Central Valley Honor Flight recognizes American Veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by sending them to Washington D.C. to visit their memorial at no cost. Top priority is given to WWII and terminally ill veterans from all wars. Honor Flight is now expanding to include Korean and then Vietnam Veterans. For more information, please visit our Guardian FAQ's or contact us via the website's Contact Form. 

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Deputies say disturbing evidence was found inside an Oakhurst vacation rental after owner Christian Parmalee Edwards was arrested for secretly filming guests, including women and at least one child. Investigators seized over 4,000 files of child sexual abuse material and multiple devices, and say Edwards filmed guests through blinds and from inside the home. 

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Newly purchased Vizio smart TVs now require a Walmart account to access streaming apps and other smart features, following Walmart’s 2024 acquisition of the TV maker.  Now, Walmart plans to roll out digital price tags to every U.S. store by the end of 2026, replacing traditional paper labels with electronic shelf displays that can be updated instantly. 

A U.S. judge has dismissed X Corp.’s antitrust lawsuit ac...

Hidden beneath the streets of Fresno, the Forestiere Underground Gardens are one of California’s most unusual attractions — an underground orchard and living space hand‑carved over 40 years by Sicilian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere. 

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The online home for sane liberals closes up shop. It always sad to see a publication close its doors. In this Wall Street Journal opinion piece from Matthew Hennessey, Philip takes a look at this farewell letter to publication. 

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The White House has launched a new agriculture-focused website called OnlyFarms.gov, meant to highlight the Trump administration’s farming policies and financial assistance for farmers. The name — a clear riff on the adult platform OnlyFans — quickly sparked online ridicule, with many social media users asking who approved the branding. 

The IRS is turning to Palantir, a data‑analytics company known for worki...

The U.S. is deploying thousands of Marines to the Middle East as the war with Iran enters a more dangerous phase, signaling preparations for possible ground operations beyond airstrikes. The Marines, traveling aboard amphibious warships, are positioned to protect U.S. bases, secure key shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz, evacuate Americans if needed, and respond quickly if the conflict further escalates. 

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Event organizers for Saturday's protests estimate more than 8 million people attended to protest policies imposed by US President Donald Trump, and things like the Iran war, immigration enforcement and the rising cost of living. Locally, protestor gathered near Fresno Riverpark where one sign stood out, uniting everyone from all sides. 

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14-year-old Otto Schellhammer from Pittsburgh, who says it “was all luck,” has managed to pick all of the correct winners so far in the women’s NCAA tournament. 

As other TikTok users shared similar stories—sudden infusions of cash, new job openings—“Ring My Bell” has surged. Last December, it was earning a little more than 200,000 streams a week on average in the U.S. That number was ...

Leaders of California’s Capitol Annex Project have backed away from promises of transparency, refusing to release updated cost estimates or key financial records for the billion‑dollar taxpayer‑funded building. Lawmakers Blanca Pacheco and John Laird say withholding the documents serves the public interest, drawing criticism over continued secrecy and accountability gaps surrounding the long‑delayed project.

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The Merced City School District has spent more than $900,000 on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, including racial affinity groups and rap‑based education initiatives, drawing criticism over spending priorities. The funding includes contracts for programs like an African American student affinity group and a summer “Rap Camp,” even as district data show low student proficiency in math and reading.

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A long‑vacant department store building on the east side of Fashion Fair Mall once home to Weinstock’s, Gottschalk’s, and most recently Forever 21 is now headed for demolition. Though its late‑modernist, almost brutalist design carries decades of Fresno retail nostalgia, the 50‑plus‑year‑old structure is not considered historically significant, clearing the way for its removal.

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Earlier this month, Mr. Hegseth broke the logjam by unilaterally striking the officers’ names from the list, though it is not clear he has the legal authority to do so. The list is currently being reviewed by the White House, which is expected to send it to the Senate for final approval.

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Philip Teresi listens to the press conference regarding a single-vehicle rollover crash on Juniper Island. Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash Friday afternoon on Jupiter Island, Florida, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the incident happened just after 2 p.m. ET, and while an investigation is ongoing, no details have been released about the cause of the crash or Woods’ condition...

Stephen Colbert and his son Peter McGee are co-writing a new Lord of the Rings film for Warner Bros., tapping into Tolkien chapters dropped from the original trilogy. Director Peter Jackson and screenwriter Philippa Boyens are on board, with the story titled Shadows of the Past set 14 years after Frodo’s departure, following Sam, Merry, and Pippin as they revisit earlier adventures, while Sam’s daughter uncovers a hidde...