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...
Multiple People Injured After Shooting, Fire at Michigan Church, Police Say
Multiple people were injured on Sunday after a shooting and fire at a church in eastern Michigan, local police said on social media. The incident occurred at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, a small community northwest of Detroit, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department...
Lincoln Riley’s Culture and Game Management at USC Are Unacceptable
My Trojans Wire colleague Adam Bradford went in on Lincoln Riley's USC football team after the loss to Illinois. Bradford wrote, "USC football's loss on Saturday was a brutal one. The Trojans played terrible defense, turned the ball over multiple times, committed too many penalties, and had poor clock management, ultimately leading...
ICE Tactics Inflame Tensions in New York, Chicago, and Other Cities
A U.S. immigration officer shoving a woman in a New York City courthouse to the floor. Protesters dispersed with tear gas outside a Chicago detention center. A woman injured during an arrest in the Boston area. The incidents on Thursday and Friday highlight the growing tensions in major U.S. cities...
Trump Says ‘We Will Get It Done’ in the Middle East
President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday about reaching a deal to end the war in Gaza, saying there is “a real chance for greatness in the Middle East,” ahead of talks on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump did not provide specific details of a prospective ceasefire-for-hostages...
Hamas Says It Lost Contact With Two Hostages as Tanks Thrust Deeper Into Gaza City
The military wing of Hamas said on Sunday it had lost contact with two Israeli hostages held in Gaza City, and called on Israel to pull troops back and suspend air strikes for 24 hours so fighters could retrieve the captives. The fate of the two hostages, which has strong...
Trump to Attend Meeting With Top Military Leaders, Washington Post Reports
President Donald Trump will attend a meeting with U.S. generals and admirals in Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday, a rare gathering of the country's military leadership in one location, the Washington Post reported on Sunday, citing a planning document. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss the need to adhere...
As US Military Leaders Prepare for Virginia Meeting, Agenda Comes Into Focus
WASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders deployed around the world have started to prepare to travel to Virginia for a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week, which some officials on Friday billed as a gathering focused on the "warrior ethos." Hegseth has summoned U.S. generals and admirals from around the world...
Figuring Out How Many Homes CA Needs Is More Art Than Science
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Imagine you’ve finally taken your car to the mechanic to investigate that mysterious warning light that’s been flashing on your dashboard for the past week and a half. The mechanic informs you that your car's brake fluid is...
How This Teen Pushed California to Change Special Education Policy
As a child, Saran Tugsjargal’s school gave her a long list of labels that described her disabilities. But there was one that stuck out the most: emotionally disturbed. “That really affected me growing up,” Tugsjargal said. “It really kind of shut my feelings down and shut me down in a...
Russia Launches Major Drone, Missile Attack on Ukraine, Still Ongoing
KYIV — Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile bombardment early on Sunday, in what independent monitors said was one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region since the full-scale war began. At least three people were killed and about 10 injured in the city,...