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...
Police Make Arrests in Louvre Robbery, Authorities Say
PARIS — Police have made arrests in the brazen jewelry heist last week at the Louvre Museum in Paris, French authorities said Sunday, without specifying how many people had been taken into custody. The robbery, which stunned France, was carried out by four people. Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor, said...
Bessent Says China to Buy US Soybeans, Delay Rare Earths Rules
WASHINGTON — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he anticipates that China will revive substantial purchases of U.S. soybeans for several years and will delay its expanded licensing regime for rare earths by a year and re-examine it after two days of trade talks in Malaysia. Bessent...
Newsom Admits to Eying 2028 Presidential Bid in CBS Interview
WASHINGTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an interview aired on Sunday that he is considering running for U.S. president in 2028 and will make a decision after the 2026 midterm elections. Newsom, a Democrat, has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential...
California Sued Over Bond Program That Favors Wealthy School Districts
A public interest law firm filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of California, charging that its program to subsidize school construction perpetuates vast inequalities for students in low-wealth communities. Public school students on some districts’ splendid campuses enjoy modern science labs, shaded outdoor spaces, and spacious auditoriums, while their peers in...
Democrats Join With Trump in the Death of Democracy
In 2020, Democrats won a convincing election victory. They proceeded to do what all victorious parties do. They passed legislation in accord with their priorities, including raising health insurance subsidies to families making up to 400% of the poverty line. They wrote the law so that the subsidies would expire...
Misfiring Fresno State Overpowered by San Diego State in Shutout Loss
The Fresno State football team has one week to find its missing offense. Otherwise, the Bulldogs risk a third straight humiliating defeat in Mountain West Conference play when they travel to Boise State next Saturday. Despite an extra week to prepare for San Diego State — this season’s conference bully...
Trump Announces 10% Increase in Tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," just days after ending trade talks with Ottawa over what Trump described as a misleading ad. — (Reporting by Jasper Ward; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Merced County Is Short on Prosecutors. This College Program Could Help
Merced College students interested in a law career will have a new opportunity this spring. Next semester, Merced College students can enroll in the California Law Pathway, a statewide program that connects students to law fields. Participating schools already include 36 community colleges, 20 four-year colleges and 16 law schools. Law Pathway...
Netflix Shuts Down Game Studio Behind ‘Squid Game: Unleashed’
Netflix has shut down the studio behind its mobile game "Squid Game: Unleashed", amid a shift in strategy for its video gaming unit. The studio's closure was confirmed by its co-founder and former CEO, David Rippy, in a LinkedIn post on Thursday. "Rough news, for sure, but I'm very grateful...
Chrysler to Recall Over 291,000 Vehicles in US, NHTSA Says
Chrysler is recalling 291,664 vehicles in the U.S. as the electrical circuit for the radiator fan may overheat, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. — (Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Aidan Lewis)