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...
Visalia Police Arrest Wanted Felon With Active Spousal Rape Warrant After Early-Morning Pursuit
Visalia police arrested a wanted felon early Friday after a vehicle pursuit that ended at a local residence, authorities said. Around 2:40 a.m., a Visalia officer attempted to stop a vehicle near Linwood Street and Myrtle Avenue for a mechanical violation. The driver, later identified as Quentin Osborne, 54, failed...
Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel
LONDON — For weeks, the world of the Eurovision Song Contest has convulsed with debate over whether Israel should take part in next year’s competition given the growing humanitarian crisis amid its military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Broadcasters from countries including Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have said in...
Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Indicts Comey, California Sen. Schiff May Be Next
In a move that has stirred national controversy, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Thursday for allegedly making false statements to Congress and obstructing justice. The charges stem from Comey’s 2020 testimony about leaks related to the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation. The indictment was brought by Lindsey Halligan, the...
ClovisFest Returns With Hot Air Balloons, Cultural Performances, Kids’ Activities
Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in Old Town Clovis this weekend for the 50th Annual ClovisFest and Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly, a two-day festival featuring balloons, culture, food and family activities. Presented by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce and Table Mountain Casino Resort, the festival runs Saturday...
Clovis Man Arrested After $130K Skid Steer Stolen in Madera County Recovered
A stolen skid steer valued at $130,000 was recovered and a suspect arrested following an investigation by the Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the equipment was reported stolen Tuesday from Road 620 in Ahwahnee. The Madera Special Investigation Team identified the suspect as Michael Chujun Wu, 57, of Clovis...
Lakers Will Try to Trade for Walker Kessler Again This Season
Although the Los Angeles Lakers have a roster that may be able to become a championship-caliber unit this coming season, the speculation about who they may go after next summer or the summer after that won't stop. Much of that speculation has centered around former MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola...
Stagecoach 2026 Lineup Headed by Post Malone, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson
Dust off your boots, country fans. It arrived much later than we expected, but our Stagecoach lineup is finally here. Post Malone, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson will headline the Stagecoach country music festival April 24-26 in Indio. All three have performed at the festival before and will be returning...
Biden-Appointed Judge Hearing FBI Director Comey’s Case Advocated for Sentencing Reform
The federal judge in Virginia assigned to hear former FBI Director James Comey's criminal case is an ex-public defender who advocated for sentencing reform and was appointed to the bench by President Donald Trump's Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff in Alexandria, Virginia, was assigned to the...
ABC30 Adds Berger to Sports Team. Familiar Faces Move On
Sydney Berger has joined the ABC30 sports team. She replaces Alec Nolan, who left to anchor the news at a station in Austin, Texas. Berger arrives from KXLY-TV, the ABC affiliate in Spokane, Washington. She spent two years at the station as a sports reporter. The Northern California native attended...
4 Takeaways From Trump’s Securing of an Indictment Against Comey
In the span of a few hours Thursday, President Donald Trump went from claiming no knowledge of a possible indictment of former FBI director James Comey to celebrating it as “JUSTICE IN AMERICA!” In reality, Trump had handpicked the prosecutor — previously one of his own personal lawyers — in...