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...
San Joaquin County Strikes Deal to Get Its First Medical School
CBS reports that San Joaquin County will welcome its first medical school in a bid to tackle a severe shortage of health care professionals, officials announced Monday. The new campus, operated by private nonprofit Aria University, will be housed in a repurposed county building near San Joaquin General Hospital in...
Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies Recapture Inmate After Weekend Escape
Authorities arrested a Lerdo inmate Monday after he escaped from Kern County Sheriff’s custody over the weekend, officials said. Francisco Garcia, 23, fled on foot east from Kern Medical around 11 p.m. Saturday while awaiting sentencing on convictions including attempted homicide, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting at an inhabited...
Former 49ers RB Who Was Let Go Because of an Injury Finds New NFL Home
The Minnesota Vikings have become a new landing spot for former San Francisco 49ers running backs. Former 49ers undrafted free agent RB Jordan Mason was traded there this offseason, and now undrafted rookie Corey Kiner is joining the Vikings after spending the offseason with San Francisco. Kiner suffered an ankle...
Sheriff’s Deputy Gets Probation, No Prison Time for Killing Romantic Rival
A former Riverside County sheriff's deputy convicted of killing a romantic rival while on duty was spared prison time Tuesday, sentenced instead to one year in jail and 10 years of probation. The decision angered the family of the man who was killed, Luis Morin. Five relatives spoke during the...
Fresno County Confirms First Local Death From West Nile Virus in 2025
A Fresno County resident has passed away after contracting the West Nile virus from a mosquito bite, marking Fresno County’s first WNV human death of 2025 The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed the death Tuesday. So far, the FCDPH has reported five additional human cases of WNV, and...
Road Delays Ahead for Fresno Drivers as City Begins $100M in Repairs.
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said Tuesday that residents should prepare for traffic delays as workers take on fixing roads paid for with a $100 million bond to tackle some of the city's worst roads. "As you look down at your GPS and you see that solid red line that means...
Merced Police Seek Public’s Help in Deadly Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash
Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a man in his 40s in North Merced. Merced police said the pedestrian was crossing Yosemite Avenue near Cordova Avenue at about 8:57 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, when a possible Toyota traveling eastbound struck him and fled the scene. The pedestrian...
Tulare County Public Defender’s Office Will Pay $200K to Settle Sexual Harassment Claim
The Tulare County Public Defender's Office has settled an employee's sexual harassment allegations by agreeing to pay the complainant $200,000. The office also agreed to take steps to prevent future out-of-bounds behavior. The California Civil Rights Department announced the settlement Monday of claims filed in 2024. “Leaders have an obligation...
Trump’s Approval Dips as Americans Worry About Economy, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's approval ticked slightly lower in recent weeks as Americans worried about the health of the U.S. economy and the Republican's ability to contain rising prices, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The three-day poll, which closed on Sunday, showed 41% of respondents approved of Trump's...
Kings County Appoints Rick Bradford as New Sheriff
The Kings County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to appoint Undersheriff Rick Bradford as the county’s next sheriff, effective Nov. 24, following the retirement of longtime Sheriff Dave Robinson. Robinson, the county’s 15th sheriff, took office in 2011 after beginning his county service in 1995. He cited recent...