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...
What Did Armenian Church’s Global Leader Tell Young People in Fresno Visit?
Prayers from the head of the global Armenian church Wednesday for the 1.5 million killed during the Armenian Genocide emphasized justice and unity during the religious leader's visit to Fresno State. Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Fresno State....
Owl Rescued After Getting Stuck in Car Grille on Highway 99, CHP Says
A low-flying owl got stuck in the front grille of a vehicle traveling on Highway 99 before being safely freed by the California Highway Patrol, authorities said Wednesday. CHP Fresno said officers used “a little patience, some sweet talking, and a lot of care” to rescue the bird. Authorities said...
Bessent Says He Is Optimistic After Supreme Court Hearing on Tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he came away from a Supreme Court hearing on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs feeling "very, very optimistic." Bessent told Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" program he thought plaintiffs challenging Trump's use of a 1977 law to justify tariffs had...
Trump Administration Orders 10% of Flights Cut at Major US Airports Due to Shutdown
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order 10% of flights at 40 major U.S. airports to be cut starting Friday unless a deal to end the federal government shutdown is reached. The shutdown, now in its 36th day and the longest in U.S....
Will Terance Frazier Run for Office? Will the Hurtados Make History?
Terance Frazier isn't refuting rumors he is considering a run for public office. Frazier, a Fresno developer, philanthropist, and husband of Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, D-Fresno, kept things coy in a statement to Politics 101. "I'm not ruling it out," Frazier said. He did not say which seat he is considering....
Beijing Lifts Some Tariffs on US Farm Goods but Soybeans Stay Costly
China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, including duties on farm goods, after last week's meeting of the two countries' leaders, Beijing confirmed on Wednesday, but imports of U.S. soybeans still face a 13% tariff. The tariff commission of the State Council, or cabinet, will scrap duties of up...
Wife of Assassinated Mexican Mayor Assumes His Office, Vows to Fight Cartels
The wife of a mayor brazenly assassinated during Day of the Dead celebrations in the violence-ridden Mexican state of Michoacan assumed her husband's job on Wednesday, vowing to carry on her husband's crusade against organized crime. Grecia Quiroz was sworn in to replace her husband, Carlos Manzo, as mayor of...
Starbucks Workers Union Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Talks
Unionized Starbucks baristas voted to authorize an open-ended strike ahead of Starbucks' high-traffic holiday season, announced Starbucks Workers United on Wednesday. The union said workers are prepared to strike if a contract is not finalized by November 13, which is the company's Red Cup Day, and strike actions could hit...
Fresno County Man Killed in Crash with Semi-Truck Near Del Rey Identified
A 41-year-old Parlier man was killed early Wednesday morning when his car crashed into the back of a semi-truck on American Avenue east of Del Rey Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office identified the man as Juan Rodriguez. The CHP said the crash happened...
Trump Is on the Ballot in 2026: Speaker Mike Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) sounded the alarm Wednesday to Republican voters about ensuring that the party of President Donald Trump retains the House majority in 2026. “President Trump is on the ballot next fall,” Johnson said during a news conference outside the Capitol the morning after Democrats dominated a handful...