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Mexico’s ‘Batman’: The president’s favorite crime fighter, the cartels’ nemesis.
García Harfuch survived an assassination attempt and faces constant death threats, fueling debate over whether his role is substance or spectacle.
Patrick McDonnell
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García Harfuch survived an assassination attempt and faces constant death threats, fueling debate over whether his role is substance or spectacle.
Patrick McDonnell
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
Mexico's 'Batman': The president's favorite crime fighter, the cartels' nemesis
No floodlights illuminate the night sky when the citizens of Mexico’s Gotham need a hand.
www.latimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Mexico’s ‘Batman’: The president’s favorite crime fighter, the cartels’ nemesis.
García Harfuch survived an assassination attempt and faces constant death threats, fueling debate over whether his role is substance or spectacle.
Patrick McDonnell
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
García Harfuch survived an assassination attempt and faces constant death threats, fueling debate over whether his role is substance or spectacle.
Patrick McDonnell
www.latimes.com/world-nation...
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As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
Newsom promotes climate leadership abroad, blocks data center transparency at home
As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
As Newsom promotes climate leadership, data centers’ growing resource demands remain largely unknown at home under his ‘pro-tech’ approach.
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The lawsuit was filed this week by the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights organizations.
Detainees sue ICE for allegedly denying medical care at California City facility
The lawsuit was filed this week by the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights organizations.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The lawsuit was filed this week by the American Civil Liberties Union and other civil rights organizations.
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Federal prosecutors in Mexico arrested another alleged accomplice in the 1994 assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio, a crime that shocked the country and remains unsolved, even though the confessed killer has been imprisoned for more than 30 years. https://to.pbs.org/4oAhMcl
Mexico arrests a new suspect in 1994 assassination of a presidential candidate
Federal prosecutors in Mexico arrested another alleged accomplice in the 1994 assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio, a crime that shocked the country and remains unsolved, even ...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Federal prosecutors in Mexico arrested another alleged accomplice in the 1994 assassination of presidential candidate Luis Donaldo Colosio, a crime that shocked the country and remains unsolved, even though the confessed killer has been imprisoned for more than 30 years. https://to.pbs.org/4oAhMcl
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Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
November 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hi writers! I’m looking to assign a couple of features for Slate before the end of the year. If you have anything in mind that you think would be a fit please send me a pitch! Jenée.Desmond- harris@slate.com or dm me.
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
RTs are appreciated so this can reach more people. Thanks!
Earlier this year, following federal immigration raids in the Central Valley, two Fresno men were accused of posing as federal immigration agents and filming themselves harassing local businesses.
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FBI urges ICE agents to identify themselves after string of impersonators commit crimes
Citing a string of incidents in which masked criminals posing as immigration officers robbed and kidnapped victims, the FBI recently issued a memo suggesting agents clearly identify themselves while t...
www.latimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Earlier this year, following federal immigration raids in the Central Valley, two Fresno men were accused of posing as federal immigration agents and filming themselves harassing local businesses.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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The top five crops grown in Fresno County are almonds, grapes, pistachios, cattle & calves and milk.
Fresno County regains title of number one agriculture region in California
The top five crops grown in Fresno County are almonds, grapes, pistachios, cattle & calves and milk.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The top five crops grown in Fresno County are almonds, grapes, pistachios, cattle & calves and milk.
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Pope Leo XIV called for “deep reflection” in the United States about the treatment of migrants held in detention, saying that “many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now.” https://to.pbs.org/3Ln2cSB
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
Speaking outside the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo, he addressed various geopolitical issues, including U.S. military actions off Venezuela and the fragile truce in the Middle East. He noted that m...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Pope Leo XIV called for “deep reflection” in the United States about the treatment of migrants held in detention, saying that “many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now.” https://to.pbs.org/3Ln2cSB
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In U.S. first, New Mexico launches free child care for all www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
In U.S. first, New Mexico launches free child care for all
Under the program, families, regardless of income, can receive state vouchers to cover public and private child care fees.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In U.S. first, New Mexico launches free child care for all www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
NEW a lawsuit filed in federal court seeks to halt operations at California's largest ICE detention facility. More on the conditions in the @fresnobee.com www.fresnobee.com/news/califor...
Lawsuit seeks to block expansion of California’s largest ICE detention facility
The California City facility’s population has grown to 746 people as of Oct. 25, according to the warden.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
NEW a lawsuit filed in federal court seeks to halt operations at California's largest ICE detention facility. More on the conditions in the @fresnobee.com www.fresnobee.com/news/califor...
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Exclusive: Data examined by The Bee details who has been arrested and deported by ICE in the Fresno area.
ICE arrests in Fresno area surge amid Trump crackdown. Here’s where they’re happening
Exclusive: Data examined by The Bee details who has been arrested and deported by ICE in the Fresno area.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Exclusive: Data examined by The Bee details who has been arrested and deported by ICE in the Fresno area.
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The item is typically made of iron or steel and resembles a small sword with a curved tip.
Sacramento moves toward allowing religious blades in City Hall
The item is typically made of iron or steel and resembles a small sword with a curved tip.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The item is typically made of iron or steel and resembles a small sword with a curved tip.
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Glenn Medical Center in Willows lost a critical federal designation that would have kept its ER open, say officials.
California hospital closes its ER. Now rural Glenn County scrambles for solutions
Glenn Medical Center in Willows lost a critical federal designation that would have kept its ER open, say officials.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Glenn Medical Center in Willows lost a critical federal designation that would have kept its ER open, say officials.
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“I had only had one other client ever detained at a USCIS office in 20 years of practice,” a Fresno immigration attorney said.
ICE is detaining people during Fresno green card office appointments, attorneys say
“I had only had one other client ever detained at a USCIS office in 20 years of practice,” a Fresno immigration attorney said.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“I had only had one other client ever detained at a USCIS office in 20 years of practice,” a Fresno immigration attorney said.
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“I wanted to open a restaurant that truly shows what Indian food is — full of spices, flavor, and love.”
Former truck driver serves up Indian Punjabi flavors at Fresno spot Chatore
“I wanted to open a restaurant that truly shows what Indian food is — full of spices, flavor, and love.”
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October 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“I wanted to open a restaurant that truly shows what Indian food is — full of spices, flavor, and love.”
ICE awards $130M contract to run Kern County facility amid deportation crackdown
“It’s crystal clear to us that ICE is interested in every single bed that we’ve got in the enterprise,” a CoreCivic executive said in an August investors earnings call.
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“It’s crystal clear to us that ICE is interested in every single bed that we’ve got in the enterprise,” a CoreCivic executive said in an August investors earnings call.
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ICE awards $130M contract to run Kern County facility amid deportation crackdown
The contract will allow private prison operator CoreCivic to fill California’s largest ICE detention facility to its full capacity.
www.fresnobee.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
ICE awards $130M contract to run Kern County facility amid deportation crackdown
“It’s crystal clear to us that ICE is interested in every single bed that we’ve got in the enterprise,” a CoreCivic executive said in an August investors earnings call.
www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
“It’s crystal clear to us that ICE is interested in every single bed that we’ve got in the enterprise,” a CoreCivic executive said in an August investors earnings call.
www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I'm doing an end-of-year push for my newsletter in order to bankroll a new publication I'll be launching in 2026. Annual membership is as low as $30 to provide access to a robust community, smart conversation, and culture work that can't be found elsewhere. www.aliciakennedy.news/upgrade
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1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse.
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
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Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
1/ I’m Till Eckert, a ProPublica reporter. For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been going to the same NY immigration courthouse.
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
Thread 👇
Nearly every time, I see ICE agents arresting immigrants. Today, a woman was slammed to the ground after begging officials not to take her husband away.
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NEW: Central Valley Sikh truckers report spike in harassment after fatal FL crash.
“It’s definitely affecting us,” said Gurjant Singh, whose fleet transports Valley produce to FL-based Publix Supermarkets. Some of his drivers refuse to go to Florida.
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“It’s definitely affecting us,” said Gurjant Singh, whose fleet transports Valley produce to FL-based Publix Supermarkets. Some of his drivers refuse to go to Florida.
www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
Central Valley Sikh truckers report spike in harassment after fatal FL crash
Since the Aug. 12 accident, drivers are being targeted at truck stops in some states. “People are throwing water bottles, eggs at their trucks.”
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September 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
NEW: Central Valley Sikh truckers report spike in harassment after fatal FL crash.
“It’s definitely affecting us,” said Gurjant Singh, whose fleet transports Valley produce to FL-based Publix Supermarkets. Some of his drivers refuse to go to Florida.
www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
“It’s definitely affecting us,” said Gurjant Singh, whose fleet transports Valley produce to FL-based Publix Supermarkets. Some of his drivers refuse to go to Florida.
www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
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From Lamborghinis to jail: Ex-LAPD cop accused of crypto heist with reputed Israeli mob figure
From Lamborghinis to jail: Ex-LAPD cop accused of crypto heist with reputed Israeli mob figure
The former officer, Eric Halem, was already under investigation over allegations that he ran an insurance fraud scheme.
www.latimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
From Lamborghinis to jail: Ex-LAPD cop accused of crypto heist with reputed Israeli mob figure
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Immigration lawyers say a recent legal precedent has decreased detainees’ chance at release.
Fresno dad released on bond after ICE detained him. Why his case is an exception
Immigration lawyers say a recent legal precedent has decreased detainees’ chance at release.
bit.ly
August 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Immigration lawyers say a recent legal precedent has decreased detainees’ chance at release.
NEW from me: a look back at how untreated sewage from Mary's Chicken stressed the water system and caused foul odors for years in a Fresno County city. Only in @fresnobee.com -- gift link: www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
Mary’s Chicken sewage overwhelmed Fresno-area city with ‘rotten eggs and poop’ smell
The overbearing odors stemmed from the city’s failure to maintain its water treatment plant and regulate its largest private employer.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW from me: a look back at how untreated sewage from Mary's Chicken stressed the water system and caused foul odors for years in a Fresno County city. Only in @fresnobee.com -- gift link: www.fresnobee.com/news/local/a...
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The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.
DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show
Communities across the region still need to be reimbursed for about a hundred projects including debris removal, waste water treatment repairs, roads and bridges, damaged buildings and parks, as well ...
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August 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security is holding up more than $100 million preapproved dollars intended to help hurricane-battered North Carolina clean up storm damage and fix infrastructure, according to documents obtained by The Post.
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Lt. Erik Beam claimed a violent assault he suffered last year is reflective of a broader pattern within California’s correctional system.
CDCR tolerated a climate of abuse among staff, a lieutenant’s lawsuit claims
Lt. Erik Beam claimed a violent assault he suffered last year is reflective of a broader pattern within California’s correctional system.
bit.ly
August 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Lt. Erik Beam claimed a violent assault he suffered last year is reflective of a broader pattern within California’s correctional system.