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 Garnet Fire Grows to 18,748 Acres in Sierra National Forest
A lightning-sparked wildfire, the Garnet Fire, in the Sierra National Forest has burned 18,748 acres in Fresno County and remains at 8% containment as of Sunday morning, U.S. Forest Service officials said. Evacuation orders remain in effect for zones K27, K30, K31, K32-A, and K40, while warnings are in place...
US Judge Blocks Deportations of Unaccompanied Migrant Children to Guatemala
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Sunday issued a restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deporting 10 unaccompanied migrant children to Guatemala after lawyers said the removals would violate U.S. laws. Washington, D.C.-based District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ordered the administration to refrain from deporting the children for 14 days...
Israel Pounds Gaza City Suburbs, Netanyahu to Convene Security Cabinet
Israeli forces pounded the suburbs of Gaza City overnight from the air and ground, destroying homes and driving more families out of the area as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet was set on Sunday to discuss a plan to seize the city. Local health authorities said Israeli gunfire and...
Thousands in Australia March Against Immigration, Government Condemns Rally
SYDNEY — Thousands of Australians joined anti-immigration rallies across the country on Sunday that the center-left government condemned, saying they sought to spread hate and were linked to neo-Nazis. March for Australia rallies against immigration were held in Sydney and other state capitals and regional centers, according to the group's...
Trump Says He Will Order Voter ID Requirement for Every Vote
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he will issue an executive order to require voter identification from every voter. "Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!!," Trump said on Truth Social. "Also, No Mail-In Voting,...
Greta Thunberg Joins Flotilla Heading for Gaza With Aid
BARCELONA (Reuters) -Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined a flotilla of boats loaded with aid for Gaza as they set sail from Barcelona on Sunday, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade and deliver food and other humanitarian supplies to the shattered enclave. Thousands of supporters gathered at Barcelona's port to see...
Chicago Mayor Says Police Will Not Aid Federal Troops or Agents
WASHINGTON — Chicago police will not collaborate with any National Guard troops or federal agents if U.S. President Donald Trump deploys them to the city in coming days as threatened, Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Saturday. The Democratic mayor, surrounded by other city leaders, signed an executive order aimed at...
Post-War Gaza Plan Sees Relocation of Population, ‘Digital Token’ for Palestinian Land: Washington Post
A post-war plan for Gaza is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the U.S. administer the war-torn enclave for at least a decade, the temporary relocation of Gaza's population and its rebuilding as a tourist resort and manufacturing hub, the Washington Post reported on Sunday. The Washington Post...
Labor Day Quiz: Do You Know What a Knocker-Upper Is?
As we celebrate America’s working men and women this Labor Day, we’re also aware that artificial intelligence and other new technologies are transforming the economy in which they work. Some commonplace jobs of today (remember TV repairmen?) will become obsolete tomorrow. Below is a list of job titles that were once fairly...
Bulldogs Check All the Boxes in Runaway Win Over Georgia Southern
Matt Entz got his first victory as Fresno State football coach. He called it exciting. The Bulldogs' offensive and defensive lines showed cohesion after getting pushed around in a season-opening loss at Kansas. And, Red Wavers who like to bet on their favorite team are smiling after the Bulldogs' 42-14...