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...
Kings County Farm Bureau Vows to Take Groundwater Case to State Supreme Court
The Kings County Farm Bureau is passing the hat to raise between $1.5 million and $2 million to take its legal claims against the state Water Resources Control Board to the California Supreme Court. “We’re not stopping,” farm bureau executive director Dusty Ference told a gathering of about 30 farmers...
A State-by-State Guide to the Gerrymandering Fight for Congress
With the 2026 midterm elections now one year away, Republican and Democratic state legislators who have yet to redraw congressional maps in their favor have only a short window before candidate filing deadlines and the primary season end their opportunities. Redrawing maps to squeeze out more safe seats before any...
Trump Border Commander Could Head to Charlotte, New Orleans, Sources Say
President Donald Trump's top immigration enforcer in Chicago could leave as soon as this week and travel next to Charlotte, North Carolina, one current U.S. official and two former officials said. Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official who has led Trump's aggressive crackdown in Chicago since September, has plans...
Bulldogs Focus on Physicality, QB Growth With Three Weeks Left
One of the Bulldogs’ football mantras this season is “toughness wins.” “We need to continue to play with that physical nature. Hopefully our kids understand that if you win the time of physicality, you win the time of possession, and you have a great opportunity to win games,” coach Matt...
Venezuelan Military Preparing Guerrilla Response in Case of US Attack
Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack, according to sources with knowledge of the efforts and planning documents seen by Reuters. The approach is a tacit admission of the...
US Research Official Departs as Trump Overhauls Arctic Policy
An Alaska Native official who helped oversee the federal agency in charge of U.S. arctic research policy has quietly departed her post in recent days, according to a source familiar with the matter and documents seen by Reuters. The departure of Elizabeth Qaulluq Cravalho, who until earlier this month was...
Hayley Williams Adds Extra California Shows to Her First Ever Solo Tour
Hayley Williams announced additional California dates for her first-ever solo tour, "Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party." The tour will feature multiple nights at the Fox Theater in Oakland from May 7, 2026, to May 10, 2026, and The Wiltern in Los Angeles from May 12,...
Poll: Newsom Leads Vance in Potential 2028 Presidential Matchup
California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance by three percentage points in an early potential head-to-head matchup for president in 2028, according to a new poll from Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,200 registered voters who think of themselves as Democrats, Republicans and Independents their thoughts on a...
Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating Yosemite Sexual Abuse Suspect
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an aggravated sexual abuse case that occurred in Yosemite National Park. Officials said Nathan Thomas Baptista, 37, is wanted on a federal warrant for aggravated sexual abuse. The alleged crime occurred on June 7, 2024,...
Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support US Public Television
LOS ANGELES — Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television stations across the United States. The sale, organized by American Public Television (APT), is part of the largest release of...