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...
Trump Is a Godsend to the Democratic Party in 2025 Elections
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump is a phenomenally effective vote-winner, capable of turning out millions of otherwise infrequent voters to deliver the White House and Congress to the Republican Party. But as president, Trump has been an albatross around the neck of his party. Consider his record as party...
Spirit Airlines to Cut About 150 Jobs in Turnaround Effort
Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut about 150 salaried roles, and discontinue service at five airports, including Milwaukee and Phoenix, by January as the low-cost carrier aims to turn itself around. The carrier said last month it would furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to...
Madera County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating the next of kin of Jackie Alex Bearden, 70, of Madera, who passed away on Oct. 23. Officials say that despite their efforts, Bearden’s family has not been located. Got a Tip? Anyone with information on how to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales
November 5, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales Suspects Date of Birth: February 5, 1948 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 170 lbs., Gray Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Lewd acts Warrant Number: H1907959 Synopsis of the Case: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales is wanted on a...
Tulare County Adds Three Fugitives to Top 10 Most Wanted List
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has added three individuals to its Top 10 Most Wanted list. Jose Federico Ruiz, 39, of Yakima, Washington, and Woodlake, California, is wanted for the 2010 murder of Salvador Alvarado at the Texaco Market in Seville. Christian Luke Garcia, 27, of Porterville, faces charges including...
Takeaways From Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s Victory in New Jersey
The race was expected to be close. In fact, it was a blowout. Rep. Mikie Sherrill beat Jack Ciattarelli by a wide margin, becoming the second woman to be elected governor of New Jersey. Sherrill, a Democrat, made her opposition to President Donald Trump the cornerstone of her campaign against...
In an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board
In an upset, Democrats ousted two Republican members of Georgia’s utility board on Tuesday, according to preliminary results from the secretary of state's office. The closely watched races for two of the five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission had been viewed not only as a referendum on rising...
California Voters Approved a New Map That Helps Democrats. Now What?
Californians struck back at Republican redistricting efforts around the country Tuesday, passing a new congressional map designed to flip five red districts and give Democrats a better shot at retaking the House of Representatives next year. Now that the Proposition 50 map will officially take effect for the next three...
Fresno Police Plan Saturday DUI Patrols
The Fresno Police Department will hold DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of operating under the influence. Police reminded the public that impairment isn’t limited to alcohol. Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as marijuana, can affect driving ability, officials said. While...
How Zohran Mamdani Beat Back New York’s Elite and Was Elected Mayor
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was still asleep early in the morning after June’s Democratic primary when the phone calls started flooding in. A young democratic socialist, Mamdani had just toppled former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, upending New York’s power structure in an upset so stunning and so swift that even...