Firefighters contained a large structure fire at a Hanford truck parts business Tuesday evening after the building's owner escaped through a window as flames spread through the attic, the Hanford Fire Department said in a statement. Hanford firefighters responded to the blaze at approximately 4:45 p.m. in the 8400 block...
Mamdani to Reinstitute Homeless Encampment Sweeps
NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani was to announce Wednesday that he has directed New York City agencies to restart the process of sweeping homeless encampments, reversing a campaign vow and ending a pause that he instituted on Day 5 of his tenure. Mamdani’s handling of homelessness has come under...
Factory-Built Housing Hasn’t Taken Off in California, but This Year Might Be Different
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As the first home rolled off the factory floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan — “like a boxcar with picture windows,” according to a journalist on the scene — the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development proclaimed it “the coming...
Big Food Pours Millions into Rebrands as Obesity Drugs Reshape US Demand
Feb 18 - Global food and beverage companies from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola are focusing on shorter ingredient lists and smaller pack sizes in 2026 as more people take appetite-suppressing GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Companies that previously took a wait-and-see attitude now see GLP-1s as here to stay. So far...
$2 Million Federal Grant to Fund ADA Improvements, San Joaquin River Trail
The city of Fresno and the San Joaquin River Conservancy have secured $2 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Economic Development Initiative. “By investing in these lands, we’re protecting local wildlife, expanding access for our communities, and making sure future generations can experience...
Fresno County Firefighters Free Puppy Stuck in Tire Wheel
Firefighters responded to an unusual rescue call when a puppy became trapped in a vehicle's tire wheel on Wednesday, CalFire reported. Crews from Engine 89 carefully freed the animal after what they described as a patient operation. The puppy walked away from the incident unharmed, firefighters said. — Connect with Anthony...
Fresno Sues Homeowner Over Access to City-Owned Well
The city of Fresno says it is locked out of a city-owned well and that a neighbor is not cooperating. The case is headed to court. In a lawsuit filed Jan. 22 in Fresno County Superior Court, the city alleges Manuel Richard Orrantia will not grant access to the well...
Storm Soaks Fresno, Blankets the Sierra in Snow. When Will It End?
A massive storm hitting California from the top of the Sierra down to sea level is expected to continue through Thursday and could be followed by another round of storms beginning Sunday, the National Weather Service says. The impacts of this week's weathermaker are being felt throughout the Golden State,...
Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance AI Agenda
Meta is preparing to spend $65 million this year to boost state politicians who are friendly to the artificial intelligence industry, beginning this week in Texas and Illinois, according to company representatives. A Major Escalation in Political Spending The sum is the biggest election investment by Meta, which owns Facebook,...
US Says Oil Companies Must Pay Local Taxes, Fees to Venezuelan Government
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday that companies working in the Venezuelan oil business must pay local taxes, permits and fees to the government of Venezuela, while royalties and federal taxes must be paid into a fund managed by the United States. The Treasury said the royalties on energy,...