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...
6 Things to Know About Gov. Newsom’s CARE Court Thus Far
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new mental health court made big promises about how it would help get the sickest Californians off the streets. Launched in 2023, the program allows people to petition a court to order treatment for someone...
Madera County Authorities Arrest Man in Skid Steer Theft Attempt
Deputies arrested a man accused of attempting to steal equipment from a Madera County construction site. On Monday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft in progress at Vulcan Materials on Highway 145 near Highway 41. Deputies reported seeing Martin Rushing, 54, driving a skid steer as he...
Florida Plans to End All State Vaccine Mandates, Including for Schools
Florida plans to end all state vaccine mandates, including for students to attend schools, the state's surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, announced on Wednesday, a move public health experts warned could trigger severe outbreaks among children, tourists and those with compromised immune systems. Ladapo, along with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, cast...
Wired Wednesday: How AI is Transforming the Workplace
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the advancement of AI in the workplace. Entry-level, white collar labor is expected to be the first affected as AI becomes a bigger part of the economy. Stanford University reports a 13% decline in career employment...
New Enforcement Targets People Living in Cars, RVs on California Streets
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For months, cities around the state have ramped up enforcement against people sleeping in tents on the street. Now, some are focusing on a new target: People who live in vehicles. Wayne Gardiner, 58, watched his home of...
Trump Says He Plans to Hold Talks on Ukraine in Coming Days
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to hold talks about the war in Ukraine in coming days after his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in August failed to achieve a breakthrough. Trump has been frustrated at his inability to get a halt to the...
Propane Truck Crash Closes Friant Road, Hazmat Crews Still on Scene
A crash involving a propane truck that overturned after colliding with a sedan Tuesday evening has left two people with major injuries and shut down Friant Road between Willow Avenue and Lost Lake, officials said. The sedan’s occupants were hospitalized with serious injuries, while the truck driver suffered minor injuries....
Anduril Industries Goes From Startup to Key Cog in the War Machine
Anduril Industries is quickly becoming a big name in weapons of war, which are in high demand because of the Russia-Ukraine war and Middle East conflicts. It has been a warp-speed transformation for Anduril's 32-year-old co-founder, Palmer Luckey. Less than a decade ago, he was designing virtual reality gaming headsets....
Instagram Rolls out iPad App With Reels at the Center to Take on TikTok
Instagram launched a dedicated iPad application on Wednesday, placing its short-form video feature Reels at the center of the redesigned interface as parent company Meta intensifies competition with TikTok. The app addresses longstanding complaints about Instagram’s iPad experience, which previously required using a scaled-up iPhone version with blurry visuals and...
Epstein Victims Urge US Congress to Pass Bill Requiring Release of Documents
WASHINGTON — Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein demanded on Wednesday that the U.S. Congress pass legislation forcing the release of all unclassified records related to the disgraced financier held by President Donald Trump's administration. "This is about ending secrecy wherever abuse of power takes root," said Anouska De...