GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about Gov. Newsom's war on oil producers and its potential impact on fuel prices.
Former FUSD Student Trustee Challenges Jonasson Rosas for Board Seat
Joseph Aquino, who served as a Fresno Unified student trustee a year ago before his graduation from Hoover High School, wants to return to the School Board dais. And, he has his sights on the Roosevelt Area trustee seat held by longtime incumbent Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas. Aquino qualified for the...
Stargazers Prepare for Peak of Perseid Meteor Shower This Weekend
As summer wanes, the Perseid meteor shower will dazzle sky watchers this weekend, Space.com reports. The meteor shower, known for its spectacular displays, will reach its peak from late Sunday night into early Monday morning. This year’s event promises optimal viewing conditions, with minimal moonlight to obscure the show. The...
Manhattan Planned Parenthood Will Stop Offering Abortions After 20 Weeks
NEW YORK — Planned Parenthood announced this week that its only Manhattan clinic would stop performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a significant shift in a state that has maintained and even expanded access to abortion in the two years since the Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to...
Fresno Councilmember Esparza Reveals Next Political Bid. What Is It?
Nelson Esparza wants to head to Sacramento. The two-term Fresno City Councilmember announced a run for state Senate in 2026. He would run for Senate District 14, currently represented by Anna Caballero, D-Merced. Caballero is termed out after 2026. The district covers much of the city of Fresno, extending to...
Mookie Betts Will Stay at Shortstop but Drop to No. 2 in Dodgers’ Order Behind Shohei Ohtani
LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts will remain at shortstop, but drop to the No. 2 spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup when he returns from a broken left hand next week, manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday. Shohei Ohtani will continue batting leadoff, where he has hit .307 with 33...
Giants and Lions Each Fined $200,000 for Multiple Fights During Joint Practices
NEW YORK — The NFL has fined the Giants and Lions each $200,000 for multiple fights that broke out at joint practices between the teams this week. "All NFL clubs were reminded in a memo sent last month that fighting and unprofessional conduct at joint practices would not be tolerated,"...
Kern County Rattled by 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake, but There Are No Reports of Damage
LOS ANGELES — An earthquake northwest of Los Angeles shook a large swath of Southern California on Tuesday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.2 magnitude temblor stuck at 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Mettler, an unincorporated area in Kern...
Team USA Women’s Water Polo Advances to Olympic Semifinals
Team USA women’s water polo team kept their Olympic dreams alive by edging Hungary, 5-4, in the quarterfinals Tuesday, reports USA TODAY. The Americans now advance to the semifinals on Thursday, where they will face Australia, which defeated Greece, 9-6, earlier in the day. “Me and Maggie [Steffens] hugged each...
White Sox End AL Record-Tying Losing Streak at 21 Games With Win Over A’s
OAKLAND — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1. Jonathan Cannon gave up one run over six innings to end his personal drought while helping the White Sox...