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Fresno Attorney’s Condition Stumped Stanford. He Thanks Local Hospital for Saving His Life.

February 24, 2021

After a 9 hour surgery at Community Medical Regional Center that ultimately saved his life in November, prominent Fresno defense attorney Tony Capozzi decided that just saying thank you wasn't enough. He spent 11 days in recovery before finally being able t...

Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Grocery & Restaurant Workers, Educators Next Week

Jim Jakobs

February 23, 2021

More Fresno County residents will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting next Monday. The news comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an increase in vaccine allocations to the Central Valley. Workers i...

Newsom Says Deal to Reopen Schools is Near

AP News

February 23, 2021

As the vast majority of students across the state approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will reopen “very, very shortly.” For weeks, Newsom has been negotiat...

‘I Couldn’t Protect Allie That Night’ Says Street Racing Victim’s Mom, Grateful for Police Crackdown

Jim Jakobs

February 23, 2021

Photos of three young victims of illegal street racing were laid out on a table in front of Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama on Tuesday afternoon. Sanger High School senior Allison "Allie" Chang, 17, and her cousins, Linda Chang, 21, and Christopher Vang...

Madera Supervisor to Newsom: ‘Complete the Widening of Highway 99’

Jim Jakobs

February 23, 2021

It was a brief encounter with Governor Gavin Newsom, but a productive one according to Madera County Supervisor Rob Poythress. Newsom made an unannounced visit to Madera County late Monday afternoon to visit...

Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash

AP News

February 23, 2021

Tiger Woods was seriously injured Tuesday when his SUV rolled over and ended up on its side in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said. The golf superstar had to be extricated, and his agent said he was undergoi...

With Rain and Snow ‘Well Below Normal’, Some Farms Get Just 5% Water Allocation

Jim Jakobs

February 23, 2021

The Bureau of Reclamation announced its initial 2021 water supply allocation for Central Valley Project contractors on Tuesday. Agricultural water service contractors south of the Delta are allocated 5% of their contract supply. “Although we had a couple...

Newsom Drops by Madera Clinic Unannounced. More Vaccines Available Starting Wednesday.

David Taub and Jim Jakobs

February 23, 2021

After visiting a vaccination clinic in Arvin on Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom visited another clinic in Madera. "Today we visited a Madera County vaccination clinic that is serving communities disproportiona...

Inspectors Find ‘Deficiencies’ at New California Virus Test Lab

AP News

February 23, 2021

SACRAMENTO — Inspectors found “significant deficiencies” at California's new coronavirus testing laboratory, problems that state officials on Monday partly blamed on the rapid ramp-up they required from the lab...

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San Francisco Board’s Controversial Plan to Rename Schools Put on Hold

AP News

February 22, 2021

The head of the San Francisco school board has put on hold controversial plans to rename 44 schools until students are back on campus after months of virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Board of Education President Gabriela López announced the...

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Dyer Looks to Fill Planning Board Vacancy. Sodhi-Layne Leaves with India on Her Mind.

State’s Greenhouse Gas Programs Under Scrutiny. Hurtado Critical of Tropical Forest Program.

Fresno Attorney’s Condition Stumped Stanford. He Thanks Local Hospital for Saving His Life.

Investing $175 Million and Going Beyond Hospital Walls to Improve Health

Mendes: A Mass Vaccination Site Would Be Great. So Long as County Gets Enough Vaccine.

‘I Couldn’t Protect Allie That Night’ Says Street Racing Victim’s Mom, Grateful for Police Crackdown

These Clovis Medical and Pharmacy School Students Are Giving COVID-19 Vaccine Shots

New City, State Partnership Tackles Homeless Problem Along Fresno Freeways

No-Go for Joe Exotic: Trump Pardon List Omits 'Tiger King'

‘Cancel’ Culture Heading to Fresno Grizzlies Clubhouse

Restructured Grizzlies Set to Face Visalia in First Home Game of 2021

US Officials: Pilot Error Caused Kobe Bryant Chopper Crash

Walters: Newsom’s Vaccination Plan Bogs Down

Walters: Another Chance to Act on Housing

Walters: School Reopening Row Nears Climax

Opinion: Tax Hike on Employers Isn’t Necessary as State Enjoys Revenue Windfall

GV Wire Unfiltered - January 12, 2021

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Clovis City Council Candidates Spar During Candidate Forum

Valley GOP Lawmaker Valadao Votes To Impeach Trump

Trump Says He’ll ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Hold on to Presidency

Fresno Attorney’s Condition Stumped Stanford. He Thanks Local Hospital for Saving His Life.

Vaccine Eligibility Expands to Grocery & Restaurant Workers, Educators Next Week

Newsom Says Deal to Reopen Schools is Near

‘I Couldn’t Protect Allie That Night’ Says Street Racing Victim’s Mom, Grateful for Police Crackdown

Madera Supervisor to Newsom: ‘Complete the Widening of Highway 99’

Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in Los Angeles Car Crash

With Rain and Snow ‘Well Below Normal’, Some Farms Get Just 5% Water Allocation

Newsom Drops by Madera Clinic Unannounced. More Vaccines Available Starting Wednesday.

Inspectors Find ‘Deficiencies’ at New California Virus Test Lab

San Francisco Board’s Controversial Plan to Rename Schools Put on Hold