On Wednesday, former Fresno Arts Council operations manager Suliana Caldwell agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, admitting to stealing $1.8 million from the organization. Part of the agreement includes a promise to pay restitution to the Arts Council. Maximum sentence for the charge is 20 years...
Fresno County Safe Routes to School Get $6 Million in Measure C Funds
The Fresno County Transportation Authority Board is tackling a crucial aspect in ensuring students remain safe and in the classroom. Board members allocated $6 million of Measure C funds towards investments in pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements near schools across the county. This is part of the Safe Routes to...
Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed
BEIRUT — Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago — a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime...
Americans Give Record-Low Marks to Economy, in Ominous Sign for Republicans
WASHINGTON — Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for President Donald Trump, who some administration officials worry has lost focus on affordability problems for voters as he trains attention on the war...
Fresno Mission Hosts Battle of the Mascots Soccer Match at City Center
Fresno Mission invites families and community members to enjoy a fun-filled event with activities for all ages, designed for families to enjoy quality time together. "This event is all about bringing joy to our families and creating a space where our community can come together," said Fresno Mission's Barbara Stroude....
Exclusive: ICE Launches New Effort to Uncover US ‘Birth Tourism Schemes’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie on visa applications in order to secure U.S. citizenship for their U.S.-born babies, an issue that Trump has highlighted to justify his attempts to restrict birthright citizenship. In an internal email sent...
Arambula Alleges Estranged Wife Denying Time With Children Amid Divorce Case
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and his estranged wife continue to negotiate a deal on child custody and support. Arambula's wife, Elizabeth Arambula, filed for divorce Jan. 26 while he was in the middle of a 30-day rehabilitation stay for alcohol and marijuana addiction. In a March 30 filing, Arambula alleges his...
Fresno Filmworks Presents the MENA Film Festival on Saturday
The Old Administration Building Auditorium at Fresno City College will be the scene of Fresno Filmworks newest venture, the MENA Film Festival, on Saturday. Organizers promise an afternoon and evening of powerful storytelling from the Middle East and North Africa. The event features three films that illuminate the lives, struggles,...
Fresno County Supervisor District 4 Candidates Forum Set for Monday Night
GV Wire, in partnership with the Community Media Access Collaborative, will host a candidates forum for the open Fresno County Supervisor District 4 seat. Candidates confirmed to attend include former Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Huron Mayor Rey Leon, Parlier Mayor Alma Beltran, and Selma Unified School District Trustee Nick...
Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Corruption Trial Testimony
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing the ongoing security situation in the region, Netanyahu's lawyer said in a court filing on Friday. Netanyahu's trial was set to resume on Sunday, after...