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Deputy Chief Hall Named Fresno’s Next Top Cop

August 23, 2019

Andy Hall, a deputy chief with the Fresno Police Department for the past three years, is Fresno's next police chief. Mayor Lee Brand and city manager Wilma Quan made the announcement in a morning news confer...

West Nile Virus Results in ‘Tragic Death,’ Says Health Officer

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August 22, 2019

Fresno County health officials are urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after the first local death this year caused by the West Nile virus. In addition, the county department of hea...

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire ‘Listen’ Feature a Try.

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August 22, 2019

GV Wire now offers a convenient "Listen" feature on select stories. Just look for the handy audio player near the top of the story you're reading. Click the "play" button and the article will be read aloud f...

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Fresno Mom to Get $5.7M in Electrocution Death of Her Son

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August 21, 2019

A lawsuit filed by the mother of a 12-year-old boy electrocuted at a Fresno apartment complex has been settled for $5.7 million, attorney Warren Paboojian says. Adrian Antunez was playing with other children...

A California Fair Blew Taxpayer Money on Lobster, Wine

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August 21, 2019

A state auditor's report released Tuesday details "gross mismanagement" of an unidentified fair district, as well as the failure of the California Department of Food and Agriculture to perform compliance ...

Grandson of Indian Immigrants Is Fresno State Ag One President

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August 20, 2019

By Geoff Thurner fresnostatenews.com When Balvinder “Bill” Purewal wakes up every morning, the new Fresno State Ag One Foundation president looks out over a beautiful sunrise on the 40-acre ranch near Sel...

Who Is Fresno State’s Top Dog? Hint: He Wins Huge Verdicts.

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August 19, 2019

One of the country’s leading trial attorneys, Brian J. Panish, is the recipient of Fresno State's Distinguished Alumni Award — the university's highest alumni honor. Panish is among the 2019 Top Dog recipien...

One Dead, One Missing in Latest Kern River Drownings

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August 19, 2019

BAKERSFIELD — Kern County authorities say the Kern River remains very dangerous even though water levels are dropping. The sheriff's office says a search is continuing Monday for a 32-year-old ma...

Fact Checkers Catch Gov. Newsom in a Whopper About Homeless

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August 16, 2019

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a reputation as a straight shooter who will candidly talk about tough topics such as the death penalty, the state's housing crisis, and abortion. But, according to Politifact...

Kids Rewarded with Shiny New Wheels for Summer Reading Success

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August 15, 2019

School-age kids from across Fresno County were rewarded Thursday for strengthening their reading skills over the summer months. They received new bicycles, helmets and locks as part of the Books for Bikes pr...

2 People with West Nile Virus Confirmed in Fresno County

With Another Search Looming, Hall Named Fresno PD Chief

Who is Taking Bullard Students Off-Campus for Birth Control Pills?

Mexican Man Who Supports Trump Convicted of Voter Fraud

Kids Rewarded with Shiny New Wheels for Summer Reading Success

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

What’s Holding Up Start of $38M Affordable Housing Project?

When Will Politicians Stop Repeating Myths About Mass Shootings?

Ray O'Canto 'Overwhelmed' by Support As He Battles Cancer

Rolling Stones Get Name on Martian Rock That Rolled

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to NBA Star Bob Cousy

Column: Antonio Brown Is All in. At Least for Now

Walters: Conflict Over Votes for Local Taxes Heats Up

At UC Merced, a Pipeline for More Diverse Faculty

Walters: Do ‘Red Flag’ Laws Actually Save Lives?

Walters: Deadly Force Law Finally and Rightfully Changed

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

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District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Kamala Harris Up, Biden (Way) Down in Latest California Poll

A Clovis Unified Trustee Will Retire in 2020. Who Wants the Seat?

Trump Ties US Success to 2nd term: ‘You Have to Vote for Me’

Colorado’s Hickenlooper Ending 2020 White House Bid

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Deputy Chief Hall Named Fresno’s Next Top Cop

West Nile Virus Results in ‘Tragic Death,’ Says Health Officer

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire ‘Listen’ Feature a Try.

Fresno Mom to Get $5.7M in Electrocution Death of Her Son

A California Fair Blew Taxpayer Money on Lobster, Wine

Grandson of Indian Immigrants Is Fresno State Ag One President

Who Is Fresno State’s Top Dog? Hint: He Wins Huge Verdicts.

One Dead, One Missing in Latest Kern River Drownings

Fact Checkers Catch Gov. Newsom in a Whopper About Homeless

Kids Rewarded with Shiny New Wheels for Summer Reading Success

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