The Fresno County coroner identified Cesar Ochoa, 30, of Kerman, as the man killed Monday in a two-vehicle accident at about 8 p.m. at the T-intersection of Butte and American avenues. The intersection is west of Kerman. According to a California Highway Patrol report, officers determined that Ochoa ran a...
Which Dem Has the Biggest Campaign Chest to Challenge Valadao?
As expected, incumbents in the five Central Valley-area congressional races are leading in fundraising. The closest battle could be for second in Congressional District 22 — pitting a moderate Democrat against a progressive Democrat. The districts reflect current maps, but things could drastically change if Proposition 50 passes on Nov....
US Cattle Ranchers, Soybean Farmers Are Fed Up With Trump
American ranchers and farmers are increasingly voicing their frustration with President Donald Trump's tariffs and cozy deals with Argentina. Trump's policies, they say, are having a devastating effect on American ag production and the bottom line for farmers. Top of mind this week: Trump's proposal that the U.S. buy beef...
OpenAI Launches AI Browser Atlas to Challenge Google Chrome
OpenAI on Tuesday launched ChatGPT Atlas, an artificial intelligence-powered browser built around its popular chatbot that aims to loosen Google Chrome's tight grip on the market. Shares of Alphabet, which owns the Chrome browser, were down 2.6% in afternoon trading. The product is the latest entrant in a fast-crowding field...
Wells Fargo CEO Says Credit Is Strong, Doesn’t See Banking System Cracks
Credit among consumers and businesses remains strong, despite recent concerns about loan losses that have weighed on bank stocks, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said on Tuesday. "We don't see cracks...in the banking system," Scharf told the Economic Club of New York. Scharf called credit "exceptionally good," and said he...
GOP Senators Oppose Trump Watchdog Nominee After Report of Racist Texts
WASHINGTON — The nomination of Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel, appeared to be in jeopardy Monday night after Politico reported that he had sent a series of racist text messages. At least four Republican senators, including the Senate majority leader, Sen. John...
Reopened Sequoia Brewing Co. Has Deals for Furloughed Federal Employees
The newly reopened Sequoia Brewing Co. has a special "(Un)Happy Hour" for furloughed federal employees and their families. Until the government shutdown ends, the brewpub at Champlain and Perrin avenues in Fresno will offer 15% off all starters and Happy Hour well-drink pricing to people with a federal ID badge...
US Marines Probe Firing of Live Artillery Over California Highway
The U.S. Marines are investigating the firing of live artillery over a major California highway during a ceremony attended by Vice President JD Vance in which one shell blew up in the air and rained shrapnel onto police vehicles parked nearby, officials said on Monday. Nobody was injured in the...
Madera County Cattle Ranch Receives $5.2 Million for Promise Not to Develop
Update: A previous version of this story showed how much money the Madera ranch and the organic farm near the Kings River applied for. The story has been updated to show how much money the projects received. The California Department of Conservation announced the latest round of funding for ag...
Fresno State Faces Critical Stretch as San Diego State Visits for Daytime Showdown
Fresno State football enters its most critical two-week stretch of the season. Wins Saturday at home against San Diego State, and Nov. 1 at Boise State could set the Bulldogs up for a berth in the Mountain West Conference game. The Bulldogs and Aztecs will play in the sunshine —...