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...
Fresno to Begin Overnight Paving on Shaw Avenue
Fresno will begin major paving work Sunday night on Shaw Avenue between Blythe and Valentine avenues as part of the “Pave More Now” initiative. The project will take place overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to limit impacts on daytime traffic and nearby businesses along the commercial corridor, city...
Apple Removes ICE Tracking Apps After Pressure by Trump Administration
Apple said on Thursday that it had removed ICEBlock, the most popular ICE-tracking app, and other similar software from its App Store after it was contacted by President Donald Trump's administration, in a rare instance of apps being taken down due to a U.S. federal government demand. The app alerts...
49ers Defensive Lineman to Miss Time Due to Injury Suffered vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers have started their campaign with a 4-1 record, but some of their key players have suffered significant injuries early on, including defensive lineman Kalia Davis, who left Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter. On Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Tayari Raki Taylor
October 3, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Tayari Raki Taylor Suspects Date of Birth: May 12, 2005 Physical Description: Black Male, 5’ 9, 180 lbs., Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Second degree robbery Warrant Number: F25900347 Synopsis of the Case: Tayari Raki Taylor is wanted on...
Visalia Police Seek Pair Accused of Stealing Michael Kors Display From Macy’s
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of stealing an entire Michael Kors display from a Macy’s store. https://youtube.com/shorts/y95nZ-mcTOs The theft occurred late Sunday morning, when the pair allegedly cut a cable lock securing the merchandise before leaving the store with the display, police said....
Mort the Magnificent Is Fearless but Mellow. Is He Your Perfect Cat?
Mort is the biggest of his litter and definitely leans into his role as the laid-back, big 6-month-old brother. He’s calm, steady, and not much rattles him. In fact, he’s the type of kitten who doesn't flinch when the train goes by, and who happily hangs out in your arms...
Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Takes Over Patrol Operations in Huron
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has assumed patrol duties in the City of Huron after local officials requested assistance due to staffing shortages in the police department. Effective Thursday, deputies began patrolling the city around the clock to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. A sheriff’s sergeant has...
Wall Street Hits Intraday Record Highs as Rate-Cut Hopes Drive Momentum
Wall Street's main indexes hit intraday record highs on Friday as optimism about an imminent interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve boosted sentiment in the final trading session of a week that saw volatility due to the U.S. government shutdown. The federal shutdown, which began on Wednesday, has disrupted the...
Kings County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death of 2025
Kings County health officials confirmed Thursday the county’s first West Nile virus-related death of the year. The fatal case was among five West Nile virus infections reported in the county since July 10, according to the Kings County Department of Public Health. “We are deeply saddened to report the death...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrives in Court for Sentencing on Prostitution-Related Charges
NEW YORK — Sean "Diddy" Combs arrived in court on Friday for his sentencing on prostitution-related charges, with prosecutors pushing for the hip-hop mogul to spend more than a decade in prison and the defense urging his swift release. Combs, wearing a sweater and sporting a gray beard, hugged his...