BEIJING — China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. While U.S. President Donald Trump paused import...
Why Palestinian Christians Feel Betrayed by American Christians
The group in America that I’d say is most fervently urging President Donald Trump to crush Palestinian hopes for a state is not the Jewish community but rather evangelical Christians. “We have no greater friends than Christian supporters of Israel,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once told the conference of...
The Revenge of the Niche Fashion Magazine
On a snowy night just before Valentine’s Day, Cultured magazine gave a party for its February-March 2025 edition. It was held at Quarters, a Tribeca space that is both a furniture store and a wine bar. The place was packed. The cover star, actress Cristin Milioti, was there, and partygoers...
US Stocks Are Shaky, While the Falling US Dollar and Bond Prices Indicate More Fear
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are shaky Friday as Wall Street’s monstrous week heads toward its close, while the rising price of gold, falling value of the U.S. dollar and moves in other financial markets indicate more fear as President Donald Trump’s trade war with China escalates even further. The...
Fresno High Students Arrested in Child Sexual Assault Investigation
Three 14-year-olds have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 10-year-old child, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. The arrests followed an investigation by the Fresno Police Department and the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. On April 4, a school resource...
Trustees Select Fresno Unified’s New Superintendent. Was ‘the Fix’ On?
Trustees have begun negotiations on a contract to make Misty Her the next Fresno Unified superintendent, multiple sources tell GV Wire. Her is currently the interim superintendent of the state's third-largest school district. She emerged as the top choice of the trustees after they interviewed a field of finalists on...
Costa Assails House Budget Bill Passed by GOP. Why Did Valadao Miss Key Vote?
Democratic Congressman Jim Costa of Fresno says the budget bill passed by Republicans on a party-line vote Thursday is reckless and cruel. “In less than 100 days, President Trump and Republicans have created economic chaos. Trump’s tariffs are driving up costs, crashing the stock market, and squeezing the pocketbooks of...
Fresno City Council Opposes Parole for the ‘Tower Rapist’
The Fresno City Council wants the Tower Rapist to stay in prison. Rudolph Martin Acosta has been in prison since 1992, serving 78 years after admitting to raping at least eight women in the Tower District. He is at Avenal State Prison. His next parole hearing is June 6 at...
Sanger Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing At-Risk Teen
Update on April 11, 2025 The Sanger Police Department has reported that Mellissa Rocker has been found. Original Story The Sanger Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing, at-risk teen. Mellissa Rocker, 15, was last seen leaving her residence in Sanger during the early morning...
Fresno Police Shoot Suspect in Head After Hostage Situation Near Manchester Center
Update on April 14, 2025 The Fresno Police Department identified the suspect as Joanna Lopez, 39. Police said that she is still at the hospital in critical condition. Original Story An officer-involved shooting is under investigation following an incident Thursday morning at the Manchester Center, the Fresno Police Department said...