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...
In Surprise Twist, Armani’s Will Sets Stage for Sale of Fashion Empire
MILAN — Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world's best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of...
Fresno Man Arrested in 2018 Homicide After New Evidence Surfaces
Detectives have arrested a Fresno man in connection with a 2018 homicide, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said. Homicide detectives on Thursday arrested Anthony Yepez, 38, of Fresno on a murder charge in the death of Ka Vang Her, 34. He was found dead in a vacant home on the...
ICE Officer Kills Man in Chicago Suburb During Arrest Attempt
CHICAGO — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man on Friday as officers attempted to detain him in a Chicago suburb, the Department of Homeland Security and a local state representative said. ICE officers were conducting a vehicle stop to arrest Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez when he...
Fresno County Lifts Evacuations, Warnings for Salt Fire Near Coalinga
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office lifted all evacuation orders and warnings Friday at 11 a.m. for areas affected by the Salt 14-2 Fire in western Fresno County, south of Coalinga, allowing residents to return to their homes. The wildfire, which started Sept. 2 near Jacalitos Creek Road, burned 25,580 acres...
Fresno Mayor Urges Public to Hold Leaders ‘Accountable’ for Hate Speech, Name-Calling
The flags at City Hall flew at half-staff Thursday, in recognition of the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk and to commemorate 9/11. A bipartisan group of Fresno city and county elected leaders gathered for a news conference to denounce Kirk's killing and to call for a lowering of the...
Utah Governor Cox, in Wake of Charlie Kirk Killing, Urges ‘off Ramp’ From Political Hostility
WASHINGTON — With three words, Utah Governor Spencer Cox on Friday eased Americans’ fears about the fugitive suspected of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk: “We got him.” Less than 48 hours after the horrific incident on Wednesday, and after Cox identified the 22-year-old suspect, the two-term Republican governor spoke passionately...
Madera County Authorities Arrest Fowler Man in Oakhurst Sexual Assault Case, Seek Additional Victims
Madera County authorities have arrested a 20-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with a sexual assault reported in the Oakhurst area. Enrique Vasquez of Fowler reportedly met an 18-year-old victim through the dating app Tinder and allegedly assaulted her multiple times during their encounter, the Madera County Sheriff's Office announced....
Fresno Gets Spotlight on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Newsom, Trump Impersonation Sketch
Fresno got a moment in the national spotlight this week when it was the butt of a joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Even though Fresno seems to always be at the tail end of the joke, we still prevail ... until the next one. The late-night show featured comedian Josh...
California Bill That Says Federal Officers Can’t Wear Facial Coverings Passes
California lawmakers have passed a bill that prohibits federal law enforcement from wearing facial coverings, a practice seen used among immigration enforcement agents that critics say harms transparency and accountability. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto SB 627, which passed the California Legislature, according to...
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels Today Only on Apple TV+
The Seattle Mariners are back in action today, Sept. 12, with a home game against the Los Angeles Angels, and they'll try to keep the good times rolling after winning six straight and tying the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West. Right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo...