A recent Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that most Americans don't believe mass layoffs of federal employees would benefit the economy. The poll, conducted from Feb. 11-13, found that only 29% of respondents think laying off 100,000 federal workers would be good for the economy. According to the survey, 48% of...
California Fire Captain Found Stabbed to Death in Home
A veteran fire captain in California was fatally stabbed in her home, with authorities investigating the incident as a potential domestic violence case, according to ABC News. Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found with multiple stab wounds at her residence near Ramona, California, on Monday, Feb. 17. Deputies from the San...
Delayed FUSD Program Review, Changing Union Stance Discussed on Unfiltered
On GV Wire’s weekly Unfiltered show, hosted by Publisher Darius Assemi with guests GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen and Fresno Unified Interim Superintendent Misty Her, McEwen discussed the elimination of FUSD's designated schools program. He said Fresno Unified stalled on its 2017 promise to evaluate initiatives and eliminate ineffective...
CA Bill Would Ban Anti-Aging Products for Kids Under 18
A new bill introduced in California aims to prohibit the sale of anti-aging skincare products to individuals under 18, ABC7 News reported. Asm. Alex Lee proposed the legislation in response to social media trends encouraging young children to use adult skincare products. Dr. Zakia Rahman, a dermatology professor at Stanford...
Trump, Musk Misrepresent Social Security Data on Payments to Centenarians
The Trump administration is making false claims about millions of dead centenarians receiving Social Security payments, ABC News reported. President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk have recently stated that people aged 100, 200, and even 300 years old are improperly receiving benefits, calling it a "HUGE problem." While improper...
Trump’s Russia Negotiations Raise Alarm Among Allies and Experts
President Trump's new approach to Russia-Ukraine negotiations has sparked concerns among allies and experts. The recent meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh marked a significant shift from the Biden administration's stance, excluding Ukraine and European partners from the talks. Critics worry that Trump's eagerness to end the conflict...
Royal Caribbean to Launch First-Ever San Diego Cruises in 2026
Royal Caribbean International is set to make history by basing a cruise ship in San Diego for the first time. Starting October 2026, Serenade of the Seas will offer three-, four-, and seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises from the Southern California port. This expansion marks a significant development for West Coast...
Mind-to-Text: How AI Is Learning to Decode Brain Signals Into Sentences
Imagine a world where your brain activity could be translated into text without lifting a finger. Sounds like the plot of a Black Mirror episode, right? Well, researchers at Meta AI and a network of international institutions might just be turning that idea into reality. Cracking the Brain’s Code to...
Yosemite National Park Braces for a Staffing and Conservation Crisis
Yosemite National Park is bracing for a severe staffing shortage as it enters its busiest months, SF Gate reported. A federal hiring freeze under President Donald Trump, rescinded job offers, and looming layoffs have left the park struggling. Its day-use reservation system, meant to ease crowding, also appears unlikely to...
Is Newsom Bending to Trump? Gov Will Veto Bill Protecting Immigrant Inmates
Politico reported in an exclusive that Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to veto a Democrat-led bill restricting state prison officials' cooperation with federal immigration authorities, just as former President Donald Trump ramps up deportation efforts. Newsom argues that California’s “sanctuary” law strikes a balance between fostering trust with immigrant communities and...