A public board charged with implementing the Measure C sales tax for transportation held off on hiring an attorney to implement the measure but did accept its representation on a pending legal matter in closed session. Best Best & Krieger already represents the Fresno Council of Governments under a prior contract....
Trump, Once Promising Graduates Green Cards, Now Proposes $100,000 H-1B Fee
President Donald Trump on Sept. 19 proposed a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a sharp increase from the roughly $2,500 in current filing and legal costs, The Economist reported. “You graduate from a college, I think you should get, automatically as part of your diploma, a green card,”...
US Ready to Support Argentina With $20 Billion Swap Line, Bessent Says
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is currently in negotiations for a $20 billion swap line with Argentina's central bank and stands ready to do what is needed to support the South American country, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday in a post on X. Bessent said the U.S. is prepared...
Starbucks to Close Hundreds of Stores. Which Fresno Stores Are on the List?
Starbucks informed employees on Sept. 25 that it would be closing hundreds of stores in North America and laying off about 900 employees, but which stores will be affected? Brian Niccol, the CEO of the Seattle-based coffee chain, told employees that 1% of locations in the United States and Canada...
Labor Department to Suspend US Economic Data Releases if Government Shuts Down
The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday its statistics agency would suspend economic data releases, including the closely watched employment report for September, in the event of a government shutdown. — (Reporting by Lucia Mutikani and Courtney Rozen; Editing by Mark Porter)
What a Government Shutdown Will Mean for Californians, From Social Security to National Parks
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. John Lauretig remembers the filthy bathrooms, the overflowing trash cans and the community of people who rallied to clean up Joshua Tree National Park the last time the U.S. Government shut down. For more than a month from...
Trump Meets Netanyahu for Pivotal Talks on Gaza Peace Proposal
WASHINGTON/CAIRO/JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pivotal talks on Monday to press him to back a Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war that has seen Israel face growing international isolation. In Netanyahu’s fourth visit since Trump returned to office in...
Charlie Kirk’s Accused Assassin Faces Hearing on Appointment of Defense Counsel
PROVO, Utah — The Utah trade school student charged with murdering right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk was due back in court on Monday for a largely procedural hearing expected to formalize the appointment of his legal defense team. Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of firing the single rifle shot from...
Golden State Warriors Sign Second-Round Pick to Multi-Year Deal: Report
The Golden State Warriors have signed second-round draft pick Will Richard to a four-year contract, with the first two years fully guaranteed, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Richard was selected with the 56th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after a four-year collegiate career. He spent one season with Belmot before...
Russia Warns of Escalation Risk if US Sends Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
MOSCOW — Russia said on Monday that its military was analyzing whether or not the United States would supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine for strikes deep into Russia, a step that Russian officials say could trigger a steep escalation. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that Washington...