Whether it be housing or commercial real estate, economic slowdowns stifled growth in Fresno County in 2024. But after years of declines, experts expect a turnaround soon. The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation brought out a panel of experts to discuss housing construction and sales, major commercial real estate purchases,...
First California EV Mandates Hit Automakers This Year. Most Are Not Even Close
California's effort to have no new gas-powered vehicles sold in the state by 2035 is beginning, and it requires 35% of all 2026 models sold this year to be zero-emission. Dealers say they aren't close to fulfilling the mandate for zero-emission vehicles and are nervously wondering what the future holds...
Merced County DUI Arrest Follows ATV Crash After CHP Pursuit
A man was arrested in Winton after leading a California Highway Patrol officer on a short ATV pursuit while under the influence, authorities said Saturday. According to the CHP Merced office, an officer spotted a Yamaha ATV traveling south on Winton Way near Bobbie Avenue and attempted a traffic stop....
Prop. 50 Could Nudge Merced and Stanislaus Counties to the Political Left, Experts Say
Voters in Stanislaus and Merced counties showed less enthusiasm for Proposition 50 than elsewhere in California – to no one’s surprise. As of Nov. 6, voters throughout the Golden State were embracing the redistricting initiative by nearly 64%, potentially making it easier for Democrats to pick up more U.S. House seats in...
Need a Little Sunshine? This Puppy Is Looking to Brighten Your Life
Sunshine, a 5-month-old terrier mix with a name that fits her personality, is looking for her forever home after bouncing back from a tough start. The 12-pound pup was rescued by animal control after being hit by a car, leaving her with a broken leg that required surgery and six...
Fresno Council Votes to Fast-Track Housing. Does Plan Hamstring Oversight?
Decision-making power over housing projects lay at the core of a months-long dispute between Fresno City Councilmembers who say they want to make infill housing easier but also want to maintain control over where the projects go. A 4-3 vote on Thursday gave city staff the ability to approve certain...
Tornado in Southern Brazil Kills Six, Injures Hundreds
A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday. The town of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was hit hardest late Friday, with the state's civil defense agency reporting that over half of the urban...
US Forces Working With Israel on Gaza Aid, Israeli Official Says
JERUSALEM — U.S. forces are taking part in overseeing and coordinating aid transfer into the Gaza Strip together with Israel as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan, an Israeli security official said on Saturday. The Washington Post on Friday reported that the U.S.-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) will...
US Supreme Court Lets Trump Withhold $4 Billion in Food Aid Funding for Now
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to withhold for now about $4 billion needed to fully fund a food aid program for 42 million low-income Americans this month amid the federal government shutdown. The court's order, known as an administrative stay, gives a...
US Hit With Second Day of Flight Cuts as Shutdown Drags On
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. airlines and travelers slogged through a second day of flight cuts across the country on Saturday as the government shutdown was expected to drive more cancellations in the days to come. The Federal Aviation Administration instructed airlines to cut 4% of flights on Saturday at 40 major...
Trump Urges Lawmakers to Give Healthcare Money ‘Directly to the People’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday floated a potential compromise amid the impasse over the U.S. government shutdown, urging Republicans to redirect federal money that currently goes to health insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act and give it to individuals. "I am recommending to Senate Republicans that the...
Bank of America Down for Thousands Friday, Downdetector Reports
Bank of America experienced a possible outage Friday, with thousands of users reporting issues, according to Downdetector.com. More than 9,000 users had reported problems with the platform as of 5:12 p.m. PT, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collecting status reports from multiple sources. User reported errors including messages...