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...
Fox News Poll Finds Deep Economic Gloom, Record Trump Disapproval
A new Fox News national survey finds voter dissatisfaction with the economy surging, pushing President Donald Trump’s approval ratings to new lows even among core supporters. The poll shows 76% of voters rate the economy negatively, and large majorities report higher costs for groceries, housing, utilities and health care. By...
Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’
HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas declared on Tuesday that one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights groups is a foreign terrorist organization, saying the move will prohibit the organization from acquiring land in Texas and authorize the state attorney general “to sue to shut them...
County Takes Over Fresno’s Biggest Homeless Coalition. Will Success Follow?
A new Fresno County homelessness agency will debut as hundreds of emergency shelter beds are closing and funding sources change their mission. Fresno County supervisors Thursday approved the creation of the Office of Housing Homelessness, a roughly six-person agency tasked with coordinating the dozens of homeless agencies responsible for housing...
Merced Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Random Assault
Merced police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of randomly assaulting another person, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene. According to the Merced Police Department on Wednesday, the suspect approached the victim without provocation and physically attacked him. Officers said the man left before...
Madera Police Seeks Suspect in Local Business Theft
Madera police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman captured on surveillance video stealing merchandise from a local business, according to a department statement Wednesday. Anyone who recognizes the woman or has information is urged to call police at (559) 675-4220 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP....
US FCC Reviewing TV Network-Affiliate Relationship, Chairman Says
The U.S. FCC has started reviewing the relationship between TV networks and affiliates to examine how local broadcasters can meet their "public interest obligations," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on Wednesday. Carr, in a post on X, said the FCC had initiated the review because national programmers are "reportedly preventing...
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 65% to $31.9 Billion. Is It Enough for Wall Street?
Just three weeks ago, Nvidia became the first publicly traded company to be worth more than $5 trillion thanks to the cutting-edge computer chips it makes for artificial intelligence. On Wednesday, Nvidia provided a reminder of just how much the world craves those chips. The company said that in its...
Wired Wednesday: Ex-Bredefeld Aide Alleges Sexual Harassment, Seeks $1M From County
On Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about a legal claim made against the office of Fresno County Supervisor Garry Bredefeld. Former Bredefeld aide Jennifer Ortega, through her attorney, Peter Bradley, filed a $1 million claim with the...
Kirkland Announces Bid for Costa’s Congressional Seat
Kyle Kirkland is making another attempt at Congress. The Clovis Republican, best known for operating Fresno's Club One Casino, announced he is challenging incumbent Jim Costa in Congressional District 21. “In my career, I’ve had to compete, make products and payrolls, work with others and succeed, not with government help,...
US House Vote on Senate January 6 Provision Bares Fresh Republican Rift
The U.S. House of Representatives was expected to vote on Wednesday to repeal a controversial provision allowing senators to sue federal investigators for $500,000 over unannounced phone record searches, in the latest sign of fraying Republican unity 10 months into President Donald Trump's second term. The widely criticized Senate provision,...