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...
Fresno County Settles Lawsuit for $3.1M in Deputies’ Killing of Homeless Man
Fresno County supervisors agreed Friday to settle the case of an unarmed homeless man shot to death by deputies that a plaintiff's attorney says spurred the Sheriff's Office to put bodycams on law enforcement. The 11-year-old daughter and mother of Kenny Mullins will together receive $3.125 million for the 2020...
Former Rep. Cori Bush Launches Comeback Bid in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) announced Friday she is seeking to reclaim Missouri’s 1st Congressional District seat, nearly a year after losing the primary to Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.), The Hill reported. St. Louis deserves a leader who is built different. That’s why I’m running to represent Missouri’s 1st District...
Each NBA Team Faces a Burning Question That It Must Answer
Who will help out Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee? Is Deandre Ayton the Los Angeles Lakers’ missing piece? Can the Memphis Grizzlies count on Ja Morant to return to form? The Athletic Staff Analysis The Athletic asked its NBA staff for one burning question facing each team ahead of the beginning...
Coalinga Woman Reported Missing Found Dead, Two Arrested
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a Coalinga woman whose disappearance prompted a month-long search. Isabel Lucas Velasco, 50, was reported missing on Sept. 13 after being last seen at a jobsite in Arroyo Grande on Sept. 12, according to the San Luis Obispo County...
Fresno Home Heavily Damaged in Afternoon Fire
Fresno firefighters responded just before 1 p.m. Monday to multiple 911 calls reporting a vacant house fire on the 1200 block of W. Vassar Avenue. Crews arriving at the scene saw a large column of smoke and declared a working fire. Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from a vacant, boarded-up...
Ratepayers Score a Big Win Over PG&E, Other Public Utility Giants
After decades of taking it on the chin from public utility companies like PG&E and Southern California Edison, ratepayers scored a victory this legislative season. On Saturday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1167, which ends using ratepayer funds for political lobbying, promotion, and other shareholder expenses. The new law...
Fresno Police Arrest Two in Fatal Stabbing, Third Suspect Sought
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 38-year-old man in southeast Fresno last month, police said. Homicide detectives said Laura Castillo, 45, and Joey Fernandez, 43, along with another unidentified man, confronted Alejandro Garcia on Sept. 28 at his residence near Garrett and Barton...
After Record Crypto Crash, a Rush to Hedge Against Another Freefall
NEW YORK — Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in bitcoin and ether, aggressively positioning in trades that offer protection against another potential freefall. Market participants said the crypto sector on Friday saw more than $19...
Hamas Carries out Wave of Gaza Killings, Citing Crime and Security Concerns
CAIRO — A greatly weakened Hamas has sought to reassert itself in Gaza since a ceasefire took hold, killing at least 33 people in a crackdown on groups that have tested its grip and appearing to get a U.S. nod to temporarily police the shattered enclave. Pummeled by Israel during...
Indonesian President Asks Trump for Meeting With Son Eric in ‘Hot Mic’ Moment
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto asked U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday if he could meet with Trump's son Eric, an executive vice president of the Trump Organization, according to comments by the leaders picked up by a microphone after Trump had addressed a Gaza-focused summit in Egypt. Trump and Prabowo,...