Fresno City College and Fresno State are partnering on two free public workshops this summer aimed at helping community members develop practical artificial intelligence skills. The five-hour hands-on trainings, sponsored by Granville Homes, will be held June 6 at the Fresno State campus and July 11 at Fresno City College. The...
ABC30 Exposes Alvarado’s Lies About Work History Ahead of FCOE Election
Dr. Johnny Alvarado, a candidate for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, was placed on paid administrative leave from Parlier Unified School District, ABC30's Gabe Ferris reported. Previously, Alvarado claimed he voluntarily chose to retire from Parlier Unified to focus on his campaign. During an interview with ABC30, Alvarado asserted he...
Get Ready to Vote: View Candidate Forums for June 2 Primary
GV Wire, in collaboration with the Community Media Access Collaborative and The Maddy Institute, held multiple candidate forums for the June 2 primary election. Readers can watch and get a better understanding of the candidates' values, plans, and vision by clicking the links below. Fresno City Council District 1 Forum...
Measure C Renewal Passes Key Checkpoint. Will Competing Versions Emerge?
A panel of mayors approved how to implement Measure C, setting the next stage in getting the Fresno County transportation sales tax renewal on the ballot. The Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board voted 10-4 on Thursday to approve most of what an advisory panel recommended. The policy board includes...
Trump Pulled In at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House
President Donald Trump reaped a stunning windfall in his first year back in the White House, including about $1.4 billion from his family’s cryptocurrency businesses, a new filing shows. All told, the president pulled in at least $2.2 billion, a figure that includes other parts of his vast holdings, such...
Swimmer Dies After Being Pulled From Lopez Lake, San Luis Obispo Sheriff Says
A 20-year-old Santa Maria man died after he was pulled from the water at Lopez Lake on Tuesday, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the lake after receiving a report of a swimmer in distress. Witnesses told authorities that a man was swimming with...
Mehmet Noyan Dies at 75. He Left His Mark All Over Fresno
A quiet figure who played a key role in Fresno development died Thursday, June 25, leaving a legacy of hard work and a passion for youth. Mehmet Noyan died after an extended illness, his wife, Cathy Noyan told GV Wire. He is survived by Cathy, children Johnny and Angela, and...
Minnesota Pardons Sexual Abuser Who Was Set to Be Deported
A three-person Minnesota panel including Gov. Tim Walz granted a pardon to an immigrant convicted of sexually abusing a child, drawing accusations that he and other Democrats are impeding federal efforts to expel dangerous foreign criminals eligible for deportation. The Minnesota Board of Pardons granted the reprieve June 10 to...
Darius Assemi: Granville Homes Is Prosperous, Secure, and Planning the 2027 Home of Hope
When the going gets tough, the weak cut and run. Such is the case with a disgruntled former Granville Homes employee who found hungry local media willing to devour his fabulist tales. The public should know that this person formed his own company over a month prior to his departure...
Merced County Sheriff’s Office Reviewing Video Showing Horse Euthanasia
The Merced County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that they are reviewing a video circulating online that depicts the euthanasia of horses. In a statement, the sheriff's office said it is aware of the video and understands concerns expressed by community members. Officials said they appreciate those who brought the matter...
American Eagle Names Papa John’s Executive Ravi Thanawala as CFO
Denim retailer American Eagle Outfitters on Wednesday named Ravi Thanawala its chief financial officer, replacing company veteran Mike Mathias, effective August 3. Here are some more details about the appointment: • Thanawala will join American Eagle from pizza chain Papa John's, where he has been CFO since November 2025. •...
US Nuclear Power Regulator Proposes Changing Rule Protecting People From Radiation
The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump administration to change or soften rules to speed development and cut costs for new atomic reactors. President Donald Trump signed executive orders in 2025 seeking to speed...
Bosnia and Herzegovina? What to Know Before It Faces US in World Cup
Bosnia and Herzegovina, which faces the United States in a World Cup round of 32 game Wednesday in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 1992 when Yugoslavia broke up. But its history and role in world affairs began much earlier. So, for those who are passionate about the World Cup,...
Clovis Police Arrest One in Apartment Stabbing That Hospitalized Two Men
A dispute between neighbors at a Clovis apartment complex led to a stabbing that sent two men to the hospital and resulted in one arrest, police said Wednesday. Officers with the Clovis Police Department were dispatched shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of West Santa Ana Avenue...
