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...
Judges Tell Trump to Release SNAP Emergency Funds
President Donald Trump's administration cannot suspend food aid for millions of Americans during the ongoing government shutdown, two federal judges ruled on Friday, saying the government must use contingency funds to pay for the benefits. The dual rulings by judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island came in a pair of...
Letter to the Editor: Attacks on Golden Charter Are ‘Baseless’
Golden Charter Academy was founded with a simple but powerful mission — to inspire powerful young minds. As a young, barrier-breaking public charter school in the heart of Fresno, we remain steadfast in that purpose. It is not in our nature to respond to baseless attacks. However, we will not...
Watch: Fresno Police Chase Down River Park Shooting Suspect
The Fresno Police Department released a critical incident video about an arrest on Aug. 20 in which police struck a shooting suspect with patrol SUV to apprehend him. At about 5:30 p.m. that day, a Fresno police officer on an unrelated call near River Park Shopping Center responded to what...
Fresno’s Cement Drivers Ask Feds for Vote to Leave Union
A group of Fresno cement drivers told the federal government they no longer want to be represented by a labor union. Drivers with CalPortland's Fresno Ready Mix Plant filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board requesting a vote to remove Teamster Local 431 from the jobsite. Driver Darrell...
3 North Fresno Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools
Two elementaries and an intermediate school in north Fresno have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools, the only schools in the Valley spanning from Modesto to the Grapevine in Kern County to be recognized for their academic excellence and student success. Two of the schools are in Clovis Unified School...
Fresno City Council Adds Prop. 50 Election Monitors to Ensure Transparency
Fresno may have its most watched-over election ever. Voters are currently deciding Proposition 50, which would change the state Constitution to allow for redrawn congressional maps, six years ahead of the regular cycle. A week after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would send election monitors to Fresno County...
Trump Declines to Rule Out Underground Nuclear Tests
President Donald Trump reaffirmed on Friday that the U.S. would resume nuclear testing, and he did not answer directly when asked whether that would include the traditional underground nuclear tests that were common during the Cold War. "You'll find out very soon, but we're going to do some testing" Trump...
New Memorial Pays Tribute to Fresno Sheriff’s Office Heroes
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dedicated a new memorial Wednesday morning honoring 21 deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty, marking an emotional moment of remembrance and unity for law enforcement and the community. Families of fallen deputies joined Sheriff John Zanoni, department personnel, and supporters at...
Boise State Favored Big Over Fresno State as MW Showdown Looms
While the college football polls may not show Boise State much respect, the Broncos could be the best team in the Mountain West Conference. The Broncos (6-2, 4-0 Mountain West) host Fresno State on Saturday, and oddsmakers believe it won't be much of a contest — Boise State is favored...
Why Did YouTube TV Users Lose Access to ESPN, Disney, ABC?
An estimated 10 million YouTube TV subscribers lost access to ESPN, ABC, and other channels owned by Disney on Thursday night after contract-renewal talks collapsed. Each company publicly blamed the other. “We continue to urge Disney to work with us constructively to reach a fair agreement,” YouTube said in a...