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...
Trump in Talks to Appear on ’60 Minutes’, Semafor Reports
The White House is in talks with CBS News program "60 Minutes" about conducting an upcoming interview with U.S. President Donald Trump, Semafor reported on Thursday citing four people with knowledge of the discussions. Paramount Skydance had earlier settled a lawsuit filed by Trump over CBS's editing of a "60...
Newsom Threatens to Cut USC Funding if It Complies With Trump Demands
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday threatened to cut billions in state funding from the University of Southern California if it complies with a Trump administration request to impose the president’s political priorities on campus. USC was one of...
Semi Truck Fire Closes Lane on Grapevine, CHP Reports
A semi truck fire has closed the far right lane of southbound Interstate 5 north of Highway 138, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. The closure is expected to last for an unknown duration, and officials are urging drivers to use caution while traveling through the area. Motorists are advised...
Is CalFresh Affected by Government Shutdown? What to Know for October Benefits
The federal government shutdown continues, forcing scores of federal workers to face furloughs and leaving Americans in limbo while congressional Democrats and Republicans point fingers at who to blame. While Californians should continue to get their Social Security benefits and can get their mail as normal, other impacts remain to...
How to Watch Thursday Night Football as 49ers Face Rams
A San Francisco team riddled with injuries hits the road to play the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West battle of 3-1 teams. Both are off to a quick start this season, though the 49ers are in a bit of a health quandary, as they have ruled out quarterback...
Wall Street Closes With Records as Tech Support Offsets Labor, Shutdown Uncertainties
Wall Street's three major indexes marked record closing highs with modest gains on Thursday, largely thanks to support from the technology sector, while investors cautiously monitored private labor market data on the second day of a U.S. government shutdown. The benchmark index rose very slightly, with its valuation already at...
Rams vs. 49ers Inactives: Who’s in, Who’s out for Thursday Night Football
Injuries are a major storyline in tonight's Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers game because both teams are missing key starters. The 49ers already ruled out Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, while the Rams came into Thursday with Tyler Higbee and Rob Havenstein doubtful to play. The Rams will...
Newsom Vetoes Bill for Sober Homeless Housing
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lawmakers’ efforts to free up state money for sober homeless housing have been thwarted for a second year in a row, after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that had sailed to his desk with few “no” votes....
Trump Determines US Is at War With Drug Cartels, Document to Congress Says
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has determined the United States is engaged in "a non-international armed conflict" with drug cartels, according to a document notifying Congress of its legal justification for deadly U.S. strikes on boats off Venezuela. The text of the document, which was reviewed by Reuters on Thursday,...
Gallup: Americans’ Trust in News Media Sinks to Record Low
Americans’ confidence in the news media has fallen to a new low, according to a new Gallup poll. Just 28% saying they have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in television, newspapers, and radio to report the news fully, fairly, and accurately. That figure is down from 31%...