Top GV Wire stories of the year

Fresno State ranked 25th Nationally in Washington Monthly

August 29, 2016

Fresno State has been ranked as number 25 in a list of the Nation’s top universities by Washington Monthly.

Fresno City Council approves Sikh Genocide Resolution

September 2, 2016

The Fresno City Council approved a resolution on Thursday which recognized the killing of thousands of Sikhs in India in 1984.

Update on critically wounded Fresno Correctional Officer Scanlan

September 8, 2016

On September 3, 2016, Officers Juanita Davila and Toamalama Scanlan were critically injured after being shot by a visitor in the lobby of Fresno County Jail.

Homeowner and attorney discuss the discolored water problem in Northeast Fresno

September 10, 2016

GV Wire speaks with homeowner Mike Conner and attorney Brian S. Kabateck about the discolored water problem in Northeast Fresno.

Gov vetoes Patterson’s HSR accountability bill

September 29, 2016

Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno/Clovis) has been sounding the horn on the High-Speed Rail project ever since its inception. He has warned of the catastrophic costs to taxpayers.

Fresno’s lost opportunity

October 7, 2016

A special look at how Mayor Ashley Swearengin’s plan to curb growth in Fresno is a bonanza for surrounding cities.

The battle for University High

November 9, 2016

The fate of University High School rests in the hands of the Fresno Unified school board.

VIDEOS: GV Wire covers Election Night

November 9, 2016

Election night is party night. After months of sometimes bruising campaigning, candidates hold parties to thank their supporters and perhaps celebrate a victory.

Jeff Tedford introduced to the Red Wave

November 16, 2016

The Jeff Tedford era at Fresno State football began November 11, as the school introduced the coach at a news conference.

Thief breaks into cars at Islamic Center; PD says coincidence

November 17, 2016

A smash and grab thief broke into at least two cars Monday night at the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno (ICCF).

Slum-buster: Council approves enforcement plan

November 17, 2016

The Fresno city council took a step forward in its battle against slumlords Thursday night, approving the Anti-Slumlord Enforcement Team and the Landlord-Tenant Ombudsman.

New medical school planned for Clovis

November 28, 2016

A new medical school planned for Clovis hopes to quell the boomerang effect. California Health Sciences University (CHSU) in Clovis announced plans to offer a degree in osteopathic medicine.

Dyer: Noble shooting justified, but policy violated

December 9, 2016

The actions of Fresno police officers in the shooting death of an unarmed man were justified Chief Jerry Dyer informed the media.

Michael Hanson talks with GV Wire about stepping down (photo: Roe Borunda)

GV Wire exclusive: Hanson on stepping down from FUSD

December 12, 2016

Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson announced today he will step away from the position he’s held since 2005, planning to leave in August 2017.

Ashjian voted FUSD president after prickly process

December 16, 2016

Just days after superintendent Michael Hanson announced he would be ending his term next summer, one of his chief critics was selected as president of the school board.