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...
ABC to Indefinitely Halt Broadcasts of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After Remarks About Kirk
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it will indefinitely stop airing "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after remarks the late-night host made about Charlie Kirk's assassination came under harsh criticism from the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Earlier, Nexstar Media Group Inc said it would stop airing the show on its...
Three Police Officers Killed, Two Injured in Pennsylvania Shooting, State Police Commissioner Says
Three law enforcement officers were killed and two others were injured on Wednesday in a shooting in the Codorus Township, Pennsylvania, State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said. The shooter is also dead, Paris told reporters in a press conference. — (Reporting by Costas Pitas and Christian Martinez, editing by Bhargav...
West Coast States Recommend COVID Shots for All Adults and Children, Breaking With Federal Policy
The West Coast Health Alliance, including the states of California, Oregon, and Hawaii, on Wednesday recommended COVID-19 vaccines in all adults and children who choose protection, in contrast to the U.S. government's narrowed approvals for the shots. The alliance said it recommends updated COVID-19 vaccines for all children between six...
White House Readies Executive Order on Political Violence as Liberal Groups Sound Warning
WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing an executive order on political violence and hate speech, a Trump administration official said on Wednesday, as scores of left-leaning non-profits rejected what they described as efforts to undermine their work. The administration has intensified scrutiny of liberal organizations following the assassination of...
US State Visit Yields Record 150 Billion Pounds of Investment, UK Says
LONDON — President Donald Trump's state visit to Britain has generated 150 billion pounds ($204.87 billion) of inward investment, the British government said on Wednesday citing its own data which compiled new and previously announced pledges. The figure, which Britain said was the largest commercial investment package generated by any...
Bondi Prompts Broad Backlash After Saying She’ll Target ‘Hate Speech’
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi provoked a broad backlash this week after announcing that she would “absolutely target” protesters engaging in “hate speech” and claiming that she had authority to investigate businesses that refused to print memorial vigil posters for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The comments by Bondi on...
Fresno Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Residential Burglary
Fresno police are seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect caught on video during a residential burglary near Marks Avenue and Bellaire Way. The burglary occurred around 4:20 p.m. Monday. The video, released by the department, shows the suspect appearing to open a bottle of alcohol and taking a...
The Number of Californians Late on Paying Back Student Loans Has Climbed, Analysis Finds
A new analysis has found that the share of Californians late on paying back their student loans has “surged” during the first two quarters of 2025, with regional differences that experts say may reflect economic opportunity differences in the state. The California Policy Lab, a research institute at the University...
100 Liberal Philanthropies Prepare to Push Back Against Trump Crackdown
Over 100 largely liberal philanthropies, including those that are being targeted by the Trump administration as part of an expected crackdown after the killing of Charlie Kirk, are banding together to try and stave off attacks on the nonprofit sector. The institutions, including the Ford Foundation and George Soros’ Open...
Stocks Hit Fresh Record High, US Yields Rise After Fed Rate Cut
NEW YORK — World stocks hit a record high in choppy trading with equities Wall Street ending mixed on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate cut and signaled the start of a monetary policy easing cycle. The Fed cut rates by a quarter of a...