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...
Karbassi and Kus Fire Opening Blasts in 2026 Fresno County Clerk Race
With one week to go before a special election to determine California's congressional maps — Proposition 50 — a candidate wanting to oversee Fresno County elections is criticizing the man he hopes to replace. And the incumbent is firing back. Mike Karbassi, the current Fresno city council president, said Tuesday...
Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — When China’s leader, Xi Jinping, sits down with President Donald Trump to address their worsening trade tensions, he will also be pursuing another, longer goal: persuading the American president to soften U.S. support for Taiwan. Trump has said that he wants to focus on trade when he...
Senator Schumer Sees US Shutdown Stretching Into November
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday the 28-day U.S. government shutdown could stretch into November, when millions face soaring health insurance costs from expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits — raising pressure on lawmakers to resolve the impasse as enrollment begins. With hundreds of thousands of...
Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Strongest-Ever Storm, Weakens to Category 4
KINGSTON — Hurricane Melissa weakened slightly to a still powerful Category 4 hurricane after making landfall in Jamaica Tuesday afternoon as the strongest-ever storm to directly hit the Caribbean nation of 2.8 million people. Melissa made landfall near the town of New Hope, 62 km (39 miles) south of Montego...
Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has become a campaign of discrimination against Latinos. Federal agents are rounding up people with brown skin, catching both U.S. citizens and legal immigrants in their dragnet. Some Latinos are now afraid to speak Spanish or listen to Spanish music in public. Some...
Israeli Planes Strike Gaza in Test of US-Brokered Ceasefire
JERUSALEM/CAIRO — Israeli planes launched strikes in Gaza on Tuesday after Israel accused the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, the latest test of a fragile deal brokered earlier this month by U.S. President Donald Trump. At least eight people were killed in the strikes,...
Fresno Woman Arrested After Injuring Child in Assault
A 23-year-old Fresno woman was arrested Monday on multiple felony charges following a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Fresno police told GV Wire that the victim was holding a young child when Brittany Alvarez-Aguilar struck the victim with a bamboo backscratcher. During the attack, the child suffered a laceration to...
Fresno Nonprofits Put Out Call for Help As CalFresh Benefits End Saturday
By Saturday, the hundreds of thousands of Fresno area families using SNAP or CalFresh won't be able to access the money that supplies food for their pantries. And, even an 11th hour refunding by the federal government won't be in time to get the program funded. Thus Fresno nonprofits are...
Rio Police Raids Kill 60 Ahead of Climate Conferences, Source Says
RIO DE JANEIRO — At least 60 people died in Rio de Janeiro's most deadly police operation ever on Tuesday, a state official told Reuters, which targeted a major gang days before the city hosts global events related to the United Nations climate summit known as COP30. Police have often...
Former Golden Charter Academy Employees Sue for Alleged Mistreatment
Two lawsuits against Golden Charter Academy allege employee mistreatment, including wage theft, failure to provide breaks, disability discrimination, and wrongful termination. It is claimed that Golden Charter discriminated against and retaliated against two former employees, leading to their abrupt termination. The school fired teacher Tafatawet Wilson for “recent insubordinate and...