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...
California Election Day Ballots May Miss Deadline Under New USPS Rules
Ballots mailed on Election Day might be postmarked too late to be counted, after the United States Postal Service made changes earlier this year with potentially far-reaching impacts on the coming election, state officials said. The postal service's new process means that ballots dropped at post offices and mail collection...
Warner’s Confidence Grows as Fresno State Eyes Nevada, 5th Straight Win
E.J. Warner is gaining more confidence as the Bulldogs quarterback, with his statistics finally offering a better reflection of his on-the-field performance. After starting the year with five interceptions and no touchdowns, Warner has righted the stat sheet. He has since thrown five touchdown passes with no more picks. He...
Social Media Climbing Star Balin Miller Dies in Fall in Yosemite’s El Capitan
Climber and influencer Balin Miller, 23, fell to his death on October 2 while solo climbing the Sea of Dreams route on Yosemite’s El Capitan. According to KTLA and CBS News, Miller had completed the 2,400-foot climb and was hauling gear when a bag stuck. He rappelled down to retrieve...
UK Police Accidentally Shot Victim Who Died in Synagogue Attack
MANCHESTER, England — British police said on Friday they accidentally shot a victim who died in the attack on a synagogue in Manchester, as well as one of the survivors, as they attempted to stop an attacker who appeared to be wearing an explosive belt. In Thursday's attack two men,...
Fighters Gather at Table Mountain for MMA. Visalia Boxer Gets Third Pro Win
Fighters from across the state, including one fighter from San Antonio, Texas, faced off in the ring at Valley Fight Series 21 hosted at Table Mountain Casino on Saturday. The event brought together Muay Thai fighters, boxers, and mixed martial artists in exhibition and title fights. In her fourth professional...
Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Presents Pop Phenomenon at the Peak of Her Power
LOS ANGELES — Superstar Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrived on Friday with a promotional blitz including midnight sales at Target stores, a release party at movie theaters around the globe and pop-up experiences in New York and Los Angeles. It follows "The Tortured Poets...
Tulare County Deputy’s Life-Saving CPR Pulls Man from the Brink in Pixley
A Tulare County sheriff’s deputy has been recognized for lifesaving actions after responding to a late-night medical emergency in August that left a man pulseless and unresponsive. Deputy Sabin Henderson and a partner were responding to a burglary call when a second call came in around 1 a.m. on Aug....
Rams Will ‘Look Into’ Adding Cornerback Help With Secondary Struggling
The Los Angeles Rams’ secondary started the season well but it has gotten progressively worse in each of the last four games. The defense went from allowing 143 passing yards in Week 2 to allowing 202, 248 and 333 in the last three weeks, struggling against the likes of A.J....
Gold Could Trade Above $4,000/Oz Near Term, HSBC Says
HSBC said gold could trade above $4,000 per ounce in the near term, driven by geopolitical risks, fiscal uncertainties, and threats to the Federal Reserve’s independence. "Rallies can continue into 2026 aided by official sector buying; institutional demand for gold as a diversifier can stay robust," the bank said in...
Fresno to Begin Overnight Paving on Shaw Avenue
Fresno will begin major paving work Sunday night on Shaw Avenue between Blythe and Valentine avenues as part of the “Pave More Now” initiative. The project will take place overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to limit impacts on daytime traffic and nearby businesses along the commercial corridor, city...