GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Justin Willis about the steep rise in restaurant menu prices, how consumers are reacting, and the effect on tips. Toast, a data collection company, released its findings and ranks California as the third most expensive place to buy...
Once Again, Democrat-Led California Leads the Nation in Poverty
Gov. Gavin Newsom is fond of comparing California's economy to those of other states, particularly arch-rivals Texas and Florida, and even other nations. Unsurprisingly, however, there was no braggadocio from the governor's office Tuesday when California found itself in a No. 1 economic position — having, once again, the nation's...
Valley Crime Stoppers Offers $1,000 Reward for Tips Leading to Fentanyl Dealer Arrests
Valley Crime Stoppers has launched a campaign targeting fentanyl dealers across Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare counties, offering a $1,000 reward for anonymous tips that result in arrests. The nonprofit is working with local law enforcement to combat the rise of fentanyl-related deaths, which have exceeded 400 in Fresno County...
Will the Emmys Be the ‘Shogun’ Show? What to Expect from Sunday’s Show
LOS ANGELES — The Emmys have become the "Shogun" show well before Sunday's ceremony even begins. The FX series about political machinations among local lords, Portuguese traders and a wandering British sailor is already the winningest series for a single season in Emmy history after taking 14 trophies at the...
Campaign Season Leads to Fresno Political Sign Shenanigans
As the local campaign season heats up, so are accusations of sign shenanigans. Nick Richardson, candidate for Fresno City Council District 6, said 14 of his large signs were defaced Monday and Tuesday at different locations in northeast Fresno. Richardson, a Marine veteran and safety consultant, is running against attorney...
Mauricio Pochettino Hired to Succeed Gregg Berhalter as US Men’s National Team Coach
NEW YORK – Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men's national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-year-old Argentine, Pochettino became the 10th U.S. coach in 14 years and its first foreign-born leader...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson Facing Sexual Assault Lawsuit, NFL Launches Investigation
CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson is again under a spotlight away from the field. The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against the Cleveland Browns quarterback for an alleged sexual assault that took place in 2020 while he played for Houston. On Monday, a woman in...
Flash Flood Sweeps Away Hamlet as Vietnam’s Storm Toll Rises to 155 Dead
HANOI, Vietnam — A flash flood swept away an entire hamlet in northern Vietnam, killing 30 people and leaving dozens missing as deaths from a typhoon and its aftermath climbed to 155 on Wednesday. Vietnamese state broadcaster VTV said the torrent of water gushing down from a mountain in Lao...
Kamala Harris, Gun Owner, Talks Firearms at Debate
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris surprised some viewers during her debate with Donald Trump when she said that she's a gun owner, raising the fact to counter her Republican opponent's accusation that she wants to confiscate firearms. "Tim Walz and I are both gun owners," Harris said, referencing her...
Dodgers Reliever Anthony Banda Injures Hand after Hitting ‘Solid Object’ in Frustration
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda was placed on the injured list Tuesday night, the result of a hairline fracture in his left hand sustained when he hit a "solid object." Manager Expresses Regret Over Incident Manager Dave Roberts said Banda hit the hand in frustration after...