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...
49ers 4-Time All-Pro Earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week Honors for Week 3
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner has been one of the best in the league at his position for a while now, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors four times in his six seasons, including in each of the last three years. The third-round pick added another honor to his...
Israeli Anti-Missile Laser System ‘Iron Beam’ Ready for Military Use This Year
JERUSALEM — A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this year, Israel's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Co-developed by Elbit Systems and Rafael Advance Defense Systems, "Iron Beam" will complement Israel's Iron...
College of the Sequoias Professor Fired After Charlie Kirk Comments
College of the Sequoias terminated the employment of part-time instructor Shaynon Scheidt for "off-color inappropriate comments" in a classroom following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. COS spokeswoman Lauren Fishback, who made the announcement, said the termination came after video surfaced showing Scheidt making the remarks during a biology...
One of ‘World’s 50 Greatest Leaders’ Kicks Off Town Hall Season Tonight
Dr. Ashish Jha, who is one of Fortune Magazine’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders," will kick off the Town Hall 2025-26 season at 7 o'clock tonight at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall on the campus of Clovis North High School. Jha is a global health expert who coordinated the White House's...
Our Allies Are Asking: ‘Why Does Putin Still Own Trump?’
Since President Donald Trump decided to rebrand the Defense Department as the “Department of War,” to more accurately reflect how tough he is, I suggest we rebrand the White House as “The Waffle House” — to more accurately reflect Trump’s incessant waffling when it comes to actually doing something to...
Rudy Giuliani Must Pay His Defense Lawyers $1.4 Million, Judge Rules
Rudy Giuliani must pay his former attorneys $1.36 million in unpaid legal fees plus interest for their work defending the former New York mayor in connection with his actions as U.S. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, a judge ruled on Tuesday. New York County Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron ruled...
Kern County Authorities Arrest Woman After Traffic Stop Leads to Major Narcotics
A woman was arrested Monday after Kern County sheriff’s deputies found more than 1,300 oxycodone pills, methamphetamine and psilocybin mushrooms during a traffic stop and probation search near Rosamond, authorities said. Deputies from the Rosamond Substation pulled over Bridget Ray around 8 a.m. near Rosamond Boulevard and Sierra Highway, the...
Anti-Trump Protesters March Through London as President Basks in Royal Welcome
LONDON/WINDSOR — Thousands of people marched through London on Wednesday to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to Britain while a much smaller crowd gathered outside the royal Windsor Castle west of the capital to give him a warm welcome. Trump was paying Britain an unprecedented second state...
Rams OL Ranked Among the Worst in the NFL After Week 2
The Los Angeles Rams need their offensive line to keep Matthew Stafford upright and healthy all season. But through two weeks, they haven't done the best job. Stafford has already been sacked four times this season and his 6.1% sack rate ranks 17th-worst in the league so far. Stafford's 19.7%...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Rachel Marie Meehan
September 17, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Rachel Marie Meehan Suspects Date of Birth: December 11, 1977 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 5, 220 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F17905246 Synopsis of the Case: Rachel Marie Meehan is wanted on a...