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...
Venezuelan Military Preparing Guerrilla Response in Case of US Attack
Venezuela is deploying weapons, including decades-old Russian-made equipment, and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow chaos in the event of a U.S. air or ground attack, according to sources with knowledge of the efforts and planning documents seen by Reuters. The approach is a tacit admission of the...
US Research Official Departs as Trump Overhauls Arctic Policy
An Alaska Native official who helped oversee the federal agency in charge of U.S. arctic research policy has quietly departed her post in recent days, according to a source familiar with the matter and documents seen by Reuters. The departure of Elizabeth Qaulluq Cravalho, who until earlier this month was...
Hayley Williams Adds Extra California Shows to Her First Ever Solo Tour
Hayley Williams announced additional California dates for her first-ever solo tour, "Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party." The tour will feature multiple nights at the Fox Theater in Oakland from May 7, 2026, to May 10, 2026, and The Wiltern in Los Angeles from May 12,...
Poll: Newsom Leads Vance in Potential 2028 Presidential Matchup
California Gov. Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance by three percentage points in an early potential head-to-head matchup for president in 2028, according to a new poll from Overton Insights. The poll asked 1,200 registered voters who think of themselves as Democrats, Republicans and Independents their thoughts on a...
Authorities Seek Public’s Help Locating Yosemite Sexual Abuse Suspect
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with an aggravated sexual abuse case that occurred in Yosemite National Park. Officials said Nathan Thomas Baptista, 37, is wanted on a federal warrant for aggravated sexual abuse. The alleged crime occurred on June 7, 2024,...
Bob Ross Paintings to Be Auctioned to Support US Public Television
LOS ANGELES — Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television stations across the United States. The sale, organized by American Public Television (APT), is part of the largest release of...
White House Eyes Return to Growth of 3%, 4% by Early 2026 After Shutdown Knock
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy should return to growth of 3% to 4% by the first quarter of 2026, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Tuesday. Hassett cited economists' estimates that the government shutdown would knock about 1 percentage point to 1.5 percentage points off growth rates that...
Another Big Rain Storm Heads Fresno’s Way. Snow for Sierra, Too
Fresno can expect a drenching on Thursday similar to the one it received a month ago that set an all-time rain record for the date. The National Weather Service in Hanford estimates the city has a 76% chance of receiving an inch or more of rain from this storm. NWS...
Newsom at Brazil’s COP30 Summit to Assure That California Is a ‘Reliable Partner’ on Climate
BELEM, Brazil — California Governor Gavin Newsom has arrived in the Amazon city of Belem with a message for the COP30 summit: his state will continue to be a "reliable partner" on climate policy and green technology despite Washington's abandonment of the effort. A strident political foe of U.S. President...
Airline Problems Will Linger Even if Government Shutdown Ends
The federal government shutdown could soon come to an end. But that will not immediately fix the problems afflicting air travel. Even if the government ends the flight restrictions in place at 40 busy airports that contributed to widespread disruptions over the weekend, it will take days for airlines to...