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...
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Assassination in Plot to Kill Trump at Florida Golf Club
A man found lurking with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course last year was found guilty Tuesday of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, Fox News reported. A jury found that Ryan Routh, 59, intended to kill Trump, then a former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate, when he...
Iranian Diplomats in the US Are Barred From Shopping at Costco
Iranian diplomats and officials visiting the United States will no longer be permitted to shop at Costco or other wholesale retailers without approval from the State Department, according to new restrictions announced by the Trump administration. The regulations were published in the Federal Register as diplomats from around the world...
Disney+ to Raise Subscription Prices for Fourth Consecutive Year
Walt Disney said on Tuesday it will raise prices for its flagship Disney+ streaming service in the United States next month, as the entertainment giant pushes to bolster profits from its digital platforms. Starting October 21, the ad-supported Disney+ plan will increase by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the...
How Hot Will Temperatures Get Across California Today? See by Region
A heat wave is driving temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above normal across San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Highs could reach up to 100 degrees in parts of the East Bay, the mid to upper 90s along portions of the San Francisco Bay shoreline and in the Santa...
What California Channels Will Keep Jimmy Kimmel off the Air? Here’s the List
Jimmy Kimmel is set to make his return to late-night after Disney announced that it would return “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to the airwaves on Tuesday, Sept. 23, but not all ABC stations are set to carry it. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to...
New York Giants Bench Russell Wilson for Jaxson Dart
Russell Wilson’s 14-year tenure as an NFL starting quarterback might have finally come to an end today. The New York Giants benched Wilson and plan to start rookie Jaxson Dart in Week 4 and beyond. Adam Schefter reported the news on Twitter at 9:26 a.m. PST. Wilson entered the league...
When Is ‘Fantastic Four’ Coming to Disney Plus? Details to Know About Release Date
Waiting anxiously to watch "Fantastic Four: First Steps" at home on Disney Plus? Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as Marvel’s First Family. The film reboots the franchise in a retro-futuristic 1960s setting, marking the start of Phase Six in...
How Can You Cheer Erika Kirk’s Love and Donald Trump’s Hate at the Same Time?
On Sunday afternoon, Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Sept. 10, stood in front of tens of thousands of mourners in the State Farm Stadium and millions of others on TV and online, and did something breathtaking: She forgave the man who killed her husband....
The Rapture Was Predicted to Happen Today. TikTok Has Some Advice.
SEOUL, South Korea — The rapture is upon us, according to TikTokers, some of whom have latched on to a prediction that on Tuesday, Sept. 23 — today — Jesus Christ will return to Earth and take true believers to Heaven. Some evangelical Christians believe the Bible predicts such an...
Barstow Man Accused of DUI, Murder After 2-Vehicle Crash Leaves Woman Dead in Victorville
A Barstow man is accused of DUI and murder after officials say he rear-ended a sedan with a pickup truck in Victorville on Friday, killing a woman and injuring a man. The deadly wreck was first reported about 4:20 a.m. at Mojave Drive and Sixth Street, San Bernardino County Sheriff's...