Donald Trump announced for a second time that he would participate in a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC News and suggested that the question of whether microphones will be muted when a candidate isn’t speaking had been resolved. But a person briefed on the Harris...
$150,000 for Undocumented Immigrants to Buy Homes? CA Lawmakers Say ‘Yes’
A bill from Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) would expand California's down payment and assistance program for first-time home buyers regardless of immigration status. At least one lawmaker said it takes opportunities away from a high-demand program. Assembly Bill 1840 passed the California Senate on Tuesday, providing up to $150,000 in...
Kadarius Toney and Caleb Farley, 2021 1st-Round Picks, Cut on NFL Roster Day
KANSAS CITY - Kansas City receiver Kadarius Toney and Tennessee cornerback Caleb Farley, both first-round picks in the 2021 NFL draft, were among the cuts Tuesday as teams trimmed their rosters for the regular season. Toney, who figured to be on the roster bubble, was on his second team since...
Man Accused of Igniting California Wildfire by Throwing Firework out Car Window
OROVILLE, Calif. — A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather. Spencer Grant Anderson, of Oroville, was charged Monday after weeks of continuous surveillance by investigators, the Butte County...
Feds File Updated Indictment in Trump Jan. 6 Case, Narrowing Allegations
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment Tuesday against Donald Trump over his efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election that keeps the same criminal charges but narrows the allegations against him following a Supreme Court opinion that conferred broad immunity on former presidents. The new indictment...
Podcasts Are a Dime a Dozen, but Which Ones Are Worth Hundreds of Millions?
In a world where it seems everyone has a podcast — whether they're discussing sports, politics, comedy, or even a talking frog that gives out advice — a precious few rise far above the rest. While many podcasts are passion projects between friends, often attracting just a handful of listeners,...
Fresno Unified Students Post Gains in State Tests. Are They Big or Small?
Fresno Unified students had small improvements in English and math scores in last spring's state standardized testing, according to a district report on Wednesday's School Board agenda. But interim Superintendent Misty Her told GV Wire that the district is wasting no time in using the data to focus on meeting...
Fresno Wants to Arm Businesses With a Trespassing Law. How Would It Affect Homelessness?
The Fresno City Council will decide Thursday whether to beef up trespassing ordinances as part of its renewed push to clear homeless people from encampments. Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz said at a Tuesday morning news conference that the city doesn't have a law on the books against trespassing on...
Wolverines Insist They’re Not Looking Past ‘Dogs, Who Say They ‘Have a Fighting Chance’
One of the biggest, most anticipated football games is finally upon The Red Wave. Fresno State heads to Ann Arbor to take on the defending national champion and ninth-ranked Michigan Wolverines on Saturday in the season opener. The question on everybody's mind: Do the Bulldogs, playing the role of David,...
More Than 200 Former Republican Presidential Staffers Sign Open Letter Endorsing Harris
More than 200 staffers for four previous Republican presidential nominees have endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris' White House bid, cautioning that the notion of a second term for GOP nominee Donald Trump is "simply untenable” and “will hurt real, everyday people.” 238 People Signed Open Letter In an open letter, first...