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...
US to Share Draft UN Resolution on Gaza With Most of Security Council
The United States will share a draft resolution on President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza with the 10 elected members of the United Nations Security Council later on Wednesday, a U.S. official said. Representatives for Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates will join the U.S.,...
Wall Street Girds for Life Under Mamdani, Worries About New York City’s Competitiveness
NEW YORK — Wall Street braced for change with the election of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor on Tuesday, a win set to reverberate through the heart of global capitalism, with financiers worrying the city's competitiveness and business appeal could suffer. Decisive Democratic victories in Virginia,...
Motion Picture Association Demands Meta Drop PG-13 Label From Instagram Teen Filters
The Motion Picture Association has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, objecting to the social media platform's use of filters inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system for content moderation on Instagram for users under 18. The trade group said Meta's claim that its filters align with the PG-13 rating...
Trump Seeks End of Senate Filibuster as Shutdown Drags on, but Republicans Are Unmoved
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pressed Republican senators on Wednesday to terminate the filibuster rule in a bid to end the longest government shutdown in history, but his call to shatter the longstanding institutional hallmark of the Senate appeared to have little immediate effect. "We have to get the country...
Fresno County: Northbound I-5 Blocked at Highway 198 After Big Rig Overturn
Northbound I-5 is blocked at Highway 198 after a big rig overturned, the Caltrans reported Tuesday. Authorities are diverting motorists off the freeway at Highway 198, and delays are expected. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time. — Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got...
Crypto Firm Ripple Raises $500 Million in Latest Investment Round
Ripple has raised $500 million in a strategic investment valuing it at $40 billion, the crypto firm said on Wednesday, in a funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. The investment comes on the heels of Ripple's $1 billion tender offer earlier this year at the same...
Trump Is a Godsend to the Democratic Party in 2025 Elections
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump is a phenomenally effective vote-winner, capable of turning out millions of otherwise infrequent voters to deliver the White House and Congress to the Republican Party. But as president, Trump has been an albatross around the neck of his party. Consider his record as party...
Spirit Airlines to Cut About 150 Jobs in Turnaround Effort
Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut about 150 salaried roles, and discontinue service at five airports, including Milwaukee and Phoenix, by January as the low-cost carrier aims to turn itself around. The carrier said last month it would furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to...
Clovis Lawmaker Sues Over CA’s New Congressional Maps After Prop. 50 Passes
The morning after California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, a state Assemblymember from Clovis filed a federal lawsuit, alleging constitutional violations. California voters approved the measure amending the state constitution to allow redrawing congressional maps six years ahead of schedule. As of Wednesday morning, Prop. 50 was passing with 64%...
Madera County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating the next of kin of Jackie Alex Bearden, 70, of Madera, who passed away on Oct. 23. Officials say that despite their efforts, Bearden’s family has not been located. Got a Tip? Anyone with information on how to...