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Candi, GV Wire's Adoptable Cat of the Week

Candi Is the Dandy to Add a Little Sweetness to Your Life

Cute petite Candi was a shy kitten who blossomed into a friendly, outgoing, and confidant adult. She came to us with three siblings after an...

/ 1 week ago

Mijo, a one-eyed puppy with a heart full of love, is winning hearts everywhere and proving he's the perfect companion for any home.

Mijo Proves Love Is Blind and That One Eye Is More Than Enough

Mijo may only have one eye, but this pint-sized pup sees the world through a lens of love. The 5-month-old Chihuahua (maybe terrier) mix is ...

/ 2 weeks ago

Ursula, GV Wire's Adoptable Pet of the Week, April 17, 2025

Ursula Is Beautiful, Athletic, and Seeking Your Companionship

Among her lively foster siblings, elegant 11-month old Ursula gets the prize for “most playful!” This athletic girl is ready to ...

/ 2 weeks ago

A 2-year-old Maltipoo rescued from a severe tick infestation is now recovering in foster care and ready for a loving home. (Mell's Mutts)

Maltipoo Rescued From Severe Tick Infestation Now Recovering, Ready for Adoption

**GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING** The tiny Maltipoo, known by rescuers as Grove, is on the mend and looking for a fresh start after a harrowing orde...

/ 3 weeks ago

Wonton, GV Wire's Adoptable Pet of the Week, April 9, 2025

Wonton Serves up a Big Dish of Playful Companionship

Meet Wonton, the “purrfect” little 8-month-old dumpling of independence! This orange-and-white boy has a taste for adventure and...

/ 3 weeks ago

Lilly the Terrier

Lilly Is a Young Terrier Who Loves Dogs, Cats, and People

Lilly is a sweet and social 1-year-old old terrier with a lot of positive qualities! Since she gets along well with both dogs and cats, and ...

/ 4 weeks ago

Punkin, a 1-2-year-old dog with a tough past of living in a hoarding situation, is looking for a patient, understanding home with another dog to help him adjust and thrive. (Mell's Mutts)

Dog Found in Horrid Conditions Now Seeks Loving Home

Meet Punkin — yes, not Pumpkin. This young dog, around 1 to 2 years old, requested a unique name, and it reflects his distinctive journey. P...

/ 1 month ago

Guardian Village in Reedley provides affordable housing with health services, showcasing how public-private partnerships improve community well-being. (David McIntyre)

Connecting Affordable Housing and Health: The Guardian Village Story

Access to safe and affordable housing is a critical factor in overall health. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Califo...

/ 1 month ago

Millie, a sweet and playful one-year-old mini Aussie with a unique journey, is looking for a loving home, ideally alongside her brother Billy. (Mell's Mutts)

Meet Millie: The Sweetest Dog You’ll Ever Meet

If you look up the word “sweet” in the dictionary, chances are you’ll find a picture of Millie. At just a year old and wei...

/ 2 months ago

Billy, a 1-year-old mini Aussie who overcame a leg amputation, is now thriving, running, jumping, and spreading joy to everyone he meets. (Mell's Mutts)

Billy the Aussie Who Refused to Let a Leg Slow Him Down Needs Forever Home

Billy, a 1-year-old mini Australian shepherd, is showing everyone what it means to embrace life to the fullest after a rough start. Found al...

/ 2 months ago

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A drone view shows the stage for Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 2, 2025. (REUTERS/Janaina Quinnet)

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Lady Gaga to Draw 1.6 Million Fans to Copacabana, Boosting Brazilian Airlines and Rio’s Economy

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Fresno County Authorities Search for Missing Woman Last Seen at Huntington Lake

Firefighter work at the site of a Russian strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, May 2, 2025. (Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv region/Handout via REUTERS)

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Russian Drones Hit Apartment Block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, 46 Hurt

Elon Musk flashes his T-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, March 9, 2025. (AP File)

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE Access Social Security Systems

The Visalia Police Department will hold a DUI checkpoint Friday, May 2, 2025, to promote public safety and remove impaired drivers from the road. (Visalia PD)

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Visalia Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint Friday

Dexter Marvin Francis is Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day for May 2, 2025. (Valley Crime Stoppers)

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Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Dexter Marvin Francis

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