News across Greater Fresno

Among the strongest backers of a Fresno County transportation sales tax: Republican mayors
Republican mayors in Fresno County say they can’t afford to lose a sales tax to fund transportation projects in their rural cities.

US stocks rally to their best day in 6 weeks after oil prices and bond yields ease
The U.S. stock market rallied to its best day in six weeks Thursday after falling oil prices and easing pressure

US mortgage rates brush 7%, weighing on buyers, sellers and further straining a bleak housing market
Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average

CalPERS CEO lands seven-figure bonus — her first — as pension fund extends run of good returns
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. CalPERS Chief Executive Marcie Frost snared her first

Federal judge restricts warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California
A federal judge has issued an order blocking immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine

California eyes prison heat protections that fall short of workplace standards
California is crafting weaker heat protections for prisons than other workplaces, citing billions in costs to cool aging institutions as climate and health risks increase.

More Than “Poor Circulation”: Understanding when vascular care may be needed
When people talk about having “poor circulation,” they may be describing something as simple as cold hands and feet or

Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for

US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way
U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested

Emmy Awards ratings down nearly 10% from last year
Ratings for the Emmy Awards were down nearly 10% from last year, with the viewer numbers dipping again after a

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high

Planning Ahead with Bulbs
There are bulbs for spring, summer and fall blooms, but they do require advance planning. The planning involves choosing an appropriate site, deciding which beautiful blooms to plant, and then […]