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...
Judge Orders Bobby Salazar to Pay $1M Bond or Return to Fresno Jail
Bobby Salazar must pay his $1 million bond by his next federal court date or return to jail. That was the order of U.S. Magistrate Judge Erica Grosjean at a hearing Thursday on Salazar's finances, his bond, and continued representation by a public defender. Salazar returns to court on Sept....
Picture-Perfect Amethyst Has Heart-Melting Charm and ‘Cattitude’
Tortoiseshell treasure 6-month-old Amethyst is the definition of Tortie perfection, quirky and unique in both appearance and cattitude! She’s entertainingly independent and happy to find things to occupy her big curiosity one minute and ask for your affectionate attention the next! Her one-of-a-kind face looks touched by a brushstroke of...
Death Toll Rises to 46 in Israeli Raids on Yemen
Yemen's Houthi-run Health Ministry said on Thursday the number of casualties in Israel's Wednesday attacks rose to 46 people killed and 165 wounded. Israel struck the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the northern province of al-Jawf, the latest in a series of attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and the Iran-backed Houthis...
Firefighters Condemn ‘Greed’ as Fire Engine Prices Soar
Soaring prices for fire engines and yearslong wait times for delivery have strained local government budgets and placed communities in danger, firefighters told Congress on Wednesday. Dennis Rubin, the fire chief in Kansas City, Kansas, said it appeared that “corporate greed” was to blame. In testimony, he called for Congress...
Former Fresno Police Cadet Arrested on Gun Charges to Change Plea
The Fresno police cadet arrested in 2024 on charges of possessing automatic weapons is expected to enter a new plea on Monday. The U.S. Attorney's Office expects 28-year-old Joshua Eric Brown to enter a guilty plea for his illegal weapons charges after being arrested on Sept. 3, 2024, according to...
Portola Music Festival Returns to Pier 80 With Citywide ‘Portola Week’ Events
San Francisco’s Pier 80 will once again come alive Sept. 20–21 as the Portola Music Festival returns with a powerhouse lineup — and this year, the celebration expands beyond the pier. Portola Week Festival organizer Goldenvoice has announced the launch of Portola Week, a citywide series of more than 20...
Former US Senator Bob Menendez’s Wife Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Bribery Case
NEW YORK — Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, was sentenced on Thursday to 4-1/2 years in prison for her role in an international corruption scheme involving gold bars that led to the downfall of her once-powerful husband. Nadine Menendez, 58, was convicted in April of...
Fresno Police to Hold DUI Patrols on Saturday
Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of being under the influence. Authorities reminded the public that impairment can come from alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications or marijuana, and that driving high remains illegal even though marijuana is legal in California....
Rumors, Misinformation About Charlie Kirk Killing Rampant on Social Media
Confusion and conspiracy theories spread online after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a university appearance in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. As the manhunt continued, online speculation, much of it baseless, emerged about the circumstances of the shooting and the identity of the shooter. Online posts also shared...
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny for Inaccurately Saying Kirk Killer Had Been Caught
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel faced his biggest test yet as FBI director as current and former officials criticized his inaccurate statement that a suspect had been caught in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump. Moments before officials on the scene of...