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Janz, Maxwell to announce Fresno's first wage theft prosecution

5 days ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

More than a year after receiving approval to pursue cases of wage theft in support of short-changed workers, Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz and Fresno City Councilman Tyler Maxwell are set to announce the city’s first case, City Hall sources told The Sun. Fresno was one of the first to launch a locally-operated wage theft protection program, following a change in state law, and won grants from the state’s Labor Commissioner to aid in its operations. The backstory: In 2023, Gov.
Former justice Souter dies at 85

1 week ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

Retired Supreme Court justice David Souter passed away at the age of 85. He served on the Supreme Court for nearly two decades, bringing uncommon wisdom and kindness to a lifetime of public service. Driving the news: Souter was appointed to the Supreme Court by former President George H. W. Bush in 1990, where he served for almost 20 years.
Menendez brothers deemed a “moderate risk” if released

1 week ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are seeking resentencing after serving more than three decades in prison for the 1989 shotgun killings of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman revealed the results of a “comprehensive risk assessment,” which stated that the brothers are at a “moderate risk” of committing violence if released from prison. The big picture: The assessment was part of the brothers’ bid for clemency with California Gov.
Disney posts increased profit in second quarter

1 week ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

Disney experienced a successful second quarter with robust profits and revenue, as its domestic theme parks flourished, and the company added over a million new subscribers to its streaming service. The big picture: The company raised its profit expectations for the year, leading to an 11% increase in shares on Wednesday. Disney announced plans to build a seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi as part of its expansion efforts.
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz

1 week ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

President Donald Trump announced plans to reopen Alcatraz, a notorious prison in San Francisco, to house “America’s most ruthless and violent offenders.”The big picture: In a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed his concern about violent and repeat criminal offenders, emphasizing the need to keep dangerous criminals away from society.
Trump proposes 100% tariff on foreign movies

1 week ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

President Donald Trump announced a proposed 100% tariff on all foreign movies imported into the U.S., alleging that other countries are trying to lure American filmmakers and studios away. He labeled this trend as a national security threat, pointing out the decline of the movie industry in America.
Newsom announces AI initiatives for traffic, road safety

2 weeks ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed that California is embarking on AI-driven initiatives to tackle traffic congestion and enhance road safety. The backstory: Back in 2023, Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to leverage AI to accelerate government operations. The big picture: The governor announced that the state has established three new agreements to deploy AI for reducing highway congestion, enhancing roadway safety, and improving customer service in a state call center.
Visalia Police captain charged with embezzling from police nonprofit

2 weeks ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

he Tulare County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Visalia Police Captain Luma Fahoum. She is accused of theft and embezzlement from non-profit funds associated with the Visalia Police Explorers program. The charges were brought about following a multi-month investigation that was launched by the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office at the request of the Visalia Police Department.
Second C-130 available to help California deal with the fire season

3 weeks ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the readiness of California’s second C-130 Hercules airtanker for firefighting operations ahead of the approaching peak fire season. The addition of the second airtanker strengthens California’s capacity to combat wildfires, contributing to the state’s status as home to the largest aerial firefighting fleet globally. Flashback: In 2021, California made history by being the first state to own, operate, and deploy a C-130H airtanker for wildfire suppression purposes.
California becomes fourth largest economy in world

3 weeks ago | sjvsun.com | Reid Stone

California has overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with a nominal GDP of $4.1 trillion in 2024, surpassing Japan’s $4.02 trillion GDP. The big picture: Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted California’s economic growth of 6% in 2024, positioning the state behind only the United States, China and Germany in terms of economic size.