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...
Russia Launches Major Drone, Missile Attack on Ukraine, Still Ongoing
KYIV — Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile bombardment early on Sunday, in what independent monitors said was one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region since the full-scale war began. At least three people were killed and about 10 injured in the city,...
UN Sanctions Set to Be Reimposed on Iran on Saturday
UNITED NATIONS — United Nations sanctions are set to be reimposed on Iran later on Saturday - a move Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response - over accusations the country has violated a 2015 deal with world powers that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear...
Des Moines Schools Chief Is Detained and Accused of Living in US Illegally
The superintendent of the public school system in Des Moines, Iowa, was detained Friday by federal immigration authorities, who said he had been living and working in the United States illegally. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said that the superintendent, Ian Roberts, who was born in Guyana, entered the United...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow End of Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to uphold President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, the long-held principle that children born on American soil are automatically citizens. Trump issued the order on his first day in office, but it has been blocked by the...
Looking for a Plumber? This Curly-Haired Pup Is Ready to Fix Your Lonely Days
Plumber may not fix your pipes, but the 1- to 2-year-old doodle mix is ready to mend hearts and bring joy to his future family, local rescue Mell’s Mutts announced. The 50-pound, curly-haired pup is described as playful, affectionate and always ready to make someone smile. According to the rescue,...
Hamas Says It Has Not Received Trump Plan as Israel Expands Gaza City Assault
CAIRO/RAMALLAH — Hamas has not received President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, the Palestinian group which runs the enclave said on Saturday as Israeli forces expanded their assault on Gaza City. The comments came after Israeli newspaper Haaretz cited sources saying Hamas had agreed in principle to release all the...
California Among States Sued by DOJ for Failure to Provide Voter Roll Data
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Sept. 25 that they were suing six states, including California, for not providing voter roll information it had previously requested. California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania are being sued by the DOJ, claiming that the states are violating civil rights and...
Colombian President Petro Accuses US of Violating International Law After Visa Revoked
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Saturday dismissed the U.S. decision to revoke his visa and accused Washington of violating international law over his criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. The U.S. said on Friday it would revoke Petro's visa after he took to New York's streets on Friday to join...
Trump Orders Deployment of Troops to Portland, ICE Facilities
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to send troops to protect Portland and federal immigration facilities. "At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged...
UC Merced Gains Ground on US News Best Colleges List. How Did Other Valley Universities Do?
UC Merced can take pride in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Report, as the university continues to make progress in key rankings. The 20-year-old campus is now ranked No. 57 among universities in the nation, climbing up a spot from last year’s overall rankings, and rising three spots from...