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...
Visalia Police Seize Meth, Stolen Guns, DMT Lab in Drug Bust
A man was arrested Thursday after police discovered methamphetamine, stolen firearms and an active DMT lab at a home on the 2500 block of South Mendonca Street, authorities said. The Visalia Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, with help from the HOPE Team and the Tulare Area Gun Violence Enforcement Team, served...
More Than 1 Million Oster Countertop Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
If you bought an Oster countertop oven with French doors in the past 10 years, check it immediately. The model numbers TSSTTVFDXL, TSSTTVFDDG, TSSTTVFDMAF and TSSTTVFDDAF were recalled on Thursday, Sept. 25, by parent company Sunbeam Products, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall is because there have been...
Trump Signs Order Declaring TikTok Sale Plan Meets US Requirements
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell TikTok's U.S. operations to U.S. and global investors will meet the requirements in a 2024 law that says the short video app will be banned unless its Chinese owners sell it. The new...
Fresno Koi Show Returns with Award-Winning Fish and Free Admission
Hundreds of koi fish from California and out of state will compete at the 45th annual Fresno Koi Show this weekend at Woodward Park. Hosted by the Central California Koi Society in partnership with the Shinzen Friendship Garden, the event is Saturday and Sunday with free admission. “The Fresno Koi...
Portola Was a Concrete Playground, and I Loved Every Step of It
I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first time at Portola — a parking lot turned festival ground on San Francisco’s waterfront. I’ve done Coachella, Outside Lands, and many others, so I figured this would be less walking with such a smaller area to work with. Wrong. Somehow, I...
Police Seize 41 Dogs From Oregon Woman, 1 Puppy Found Dead
A 70-year-old Monmouth woman faces charges of animal neglect after 41 dogs were seized from her property in unsafe conditions and a puppy was found dead. A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy first contacted the woman Sept. 11 after a stray puppy in poor health was found near her home,...
Madera County Authorities Seek Missing at-Risk Adult
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating Giovanna Melendez, 34, who was last seen Wednesday night leaving 11201 Iowa Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Melendez, who is 5-foot-4 and weighs 185 pounds, was wearing a black shirt and black-and-white shorts. She has schizophrenia and requires medication, and her...
What Channel Is Thursday Night Football On? Seahawks at Cardinals, How to Watch, Predictions
Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season begins with an NFC West showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals. Both teams come in with 2-1 records in what looks like a loaded division. Both teams' only loss came to NFC West leaders San Francisco in one score games. Seattle...
Palisades, Eaton Fire Response Review Reveals LA County Has Work to Do. Why?
Months after the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in January, an independent review of Los Angeles County’s emergency response, specifically on public alerts to evacuation protocols, revealed “a series of weaknesses” amid the devastating and deadly fires. The 133-page report commissioned by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and conducted by the McChrystal Group...
CA Lawmakers Wanted to Get Tough on Data Centers. Here’s Why They Didn’t
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California lawmakers started the year signaling they were ready to get tough on data centers, aiming to protect the environment and electricity ratepayers. Nine months later, they have little to show for it. Of four data center bills...