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...
Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Formally Charged With Murder, Faces Death Penalty
Utah prosecutors on Tuesday formally charged the suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination with aggravated murder and intend to seek the death penalty if he is convicted. Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of firing the single rifle shot from a rooftop sniper's nest that pierced Kirk's neck last Wednesday...
Trump Files $15 Billion Defamation Case Against New York Times, Penguin Random House
President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times and book publisher Penguin Random House, his latest legal assault on major media companies he accuses of treating him unfairly. The lawsuit filed on Monday in Florida federal court centers on a book about Trump...
Here’s How Newsom’s Maps Are Already Changing California’s Congressional Races
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s congressional map has kicked off a game of musical chairs as candidates evaluate which districts they’ll run in and see new possibilities to jump into districts that were previously not competitive....
How Much Are Coachella 2026 Tickets? Here’s When You Can Score Passes
Coachella dropped its lineup for 2026, bringing headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G and Justin Bieber to the desert next April as fans prepare to score tickets. Passes go on sale on Friday, Sept. 19. Those interested in attending Coachella are directed to register at Coachella.com to access the passes starting...
US Border Patrol Chief Says ‘Many Arrests’ in Chicago Immigration Crackdown
CHICAGO — Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Customs and Border Control chief who played a prominent role in a deportation crackdown in Los Angeles, said his team has arrived in Chicago on Tuesday and has made arrests. Bovino's comments on X signaled a potential escalation of efforts by President Donald Trump's...
Rams Sign Former Seahawks 4th-Round CB With Ahkello Witherspoon Injured
Sean McVay made it clear on Monday that the Los Angeles Rams would bring in cornerback help soon after losing Ahkello Witherspoon to injured reserve, and they wasted little time signing someone. On Tuesday, the team announced it has signed Tre Brown to a one-year deal, adding some much-needed depth...
FBI Chief Patel Says ‘No Credible Information’ Others Involved in Epstein Crimes
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Kash Patel told a U.S. Senate panel on Tuesday there was no credible information that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women and underage girls to anyone but himself, seeking to defuse criticism of the Trump administration's move to end its review of the case. Patel's disclosure about the...
Fresno Police Plan Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation on Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., targeting driver behaviors that endanger people walking or biking. Officers will focus on violations such as speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield to pedestrians or bicyclists, and ignoring stop signs or...
Charlie Kirk Killing Charges May Shed More Light on Motive
Prosecutors expect to file formal charges on Tuesday accusing a 22-year-old from southern Utah of killing prominent right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Officials have provided new details in recent days about evidence, including DNA and text messages, that could be made public with the charging documents. A first court appearance...
NFL Insider Provides Updated Recovery Timeline on 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s Injury
The San Francisco 49ers may have started their 2025 campaign with a 2-0 record, but they had to win the second contest with backup quarterback Mac Jones under center after their usual starter, Brock Purdy, suffered a toe injury during their Week 1 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. While Jones...