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...
Fresno Protesters Stand With Teachers Marking Anniversary of Israel-Hamas Conflict
Several dozen protesters gathered across the street from Fresno High School on Wednesday to support teachers speaking out about the Israel-Palestine conflict. The demonstration was organized by Raza Against War, a local activist group that typically protests weekly at the Robert E. Coyle Federal Courthouse but moved its rally to...
Trump: Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
CAIRO/WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release under his plan for ending the two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave. Just a day after the second anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel that triggered...
Fresno Police Say K-9 Injured While Arresting Assault Suspect
A man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly attacking another man with a chunk of asphalt and later injuring a Fresno police K-9 during his arrest, authorities said. Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to Calaveras Street and Van Ness Avenue, where they found an adult male victim who had...
Texas Megachurch Pastor Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse
Robert Morris, the founder of a Texas megachurch with one of the nation’s largest congregations, pleaded guilty Thursday to sexually abusing a girl in the 1980s, according to court documents. According to prosecutors, Morris, 64, began abusing Cindy Clemishire, who was 12 at the time, in 1982. He used his...
Last-Minute Fresno Housing Shelter Transition Keeps 200 People From Being Displaced
An 11th-hour management transition at a Blackstone Avenue housing shelter kept nearly 200 people from being displaced Tuesday morning. CalViva on Tuesday ended its contract with recuperative housing provider SOUL Housing, which operates a shelter at 4080 N. Blackstone Ave. The terminated contract could have meant 200 people out on...
Fresno Unified Coach Accused of Inappropriate Conduct Has Extensive Criminal Record
A former Fresno Unified School District volunteer coach, Dusty Williams Lewis, who was recently accused of unwanted touching under the guise of coaching by a former Fresno High School girls softball player, has an extensive criminal record that is readily available online. Lewis, a registered sex offender convicted of rape...
Trump Says Deal to End Gaza War Is ‘Very Close’
CAIRO/WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a deal to end the war in Gaza was "very close" and that he might travel to Egypt this weekend, as his envoys joined talks in Egypt to try to seal a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement. With Trump's 20-point plan appearing...
Dolly Parton Says ‘I Ain’t Dead Yet’ After Sister Sparked Alarm
Country singer Dolly Parton sought to reassure fans about her health on Wednesday after comments by her sister stoked concern that the Grammy winner was near death. "I ain't dead yet," Parton, 79, said in the caption to an Instagram video. "Do I look sick to you? I'm working hard...
Wired Wednesday: What’s the Plan for Forgotten Fresno?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the plan to revitalize Fresno west of Highway 99, which many have deemed "Forgotten Fresno." The area west of Highway 99 lacks consistent sidewalks, roads, and adequate retail options, residents say. The West Area Neighborhood...
Disney Raises Admission Prices for Its Theme Parks During Key Holidays
Disney said on Wednesday it will raise prices for certain tickets to its theme parks in the U.S. during key holidays such as the Thanksgiving week and New Year's Eve. Prices for one-day tickets to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, will exceed the current $199 top price point,...