GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about the litigation woes the city of Fresno is battling. One potential case centers on city funding of its firefighter and police pension fund. Another case involves a $1 million settlement between the Fresno...
Poll: Harris Pulls Ahead of Trump in Six Swing States
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining on Republican Donald Trump in six out of seven critical swing states since President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race, according to a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll released Tuesday, Reuters reports. The online survey, conducted July 24-28, shows Harris leading Trump by...
Fresno Sheriff IDs Victim in Riverdale Deadly Shooting
The Fresno County Sheriff's office identified Isaias Lopez, 35, of Coalinga on Wednesday as the victim of a recent deadly shooting in Riverdale. This marks the 10th homicide investigation of the year for the sheriff’s office, with eight in its direct jurisdiction and two taken over from small police departments....
NFL Is Moving Closer to Replacing the Chain Gang With New Technology to Measure First Downs
The NFL is moving closer to replacing the chain gang with new technology to measure line to gain. NFL executive Gary Brantley told The Associated Press the league will test Sony's Hawk-Eye technology during some preseason games. The system most likely wouldn't be ready for full implementation until next season,...
Expert Warns Haniyeh Assassination Could Derail Ceasefire Talks, U.S.-Iran Diplomacy
Trita Parsi, Ph.D, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, spoke with CNN about the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and the potential risks of escalation. Parsi suggested that the strike could hinder ceasefire negotiations, disrupt the prospects of renewed U.S.-Iran diplomacy, ignite a larger...
UAW Endorses Harris, Giving Her Blue-Collar Firepower in Industrial States
DETROIT — The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union's "job" in this year's election was to defeat Trump. The...
War Gives Palestinian Olympians a Wider Role: Athlete-Diplomats
PARIS — Taliyah Brooks gingerly approached the athlete as he lay on the grass and asked her question in a voice just louder than a whisper. “Do you have a pin?” she began, squeezing her shoulders together in a nervous shrug and offering a slight smile. She needn’t have worried....
School Board Candidate List in Clovis Now Includes a Kardashian
The field of candidates running for the Clovis Unified School Board Area 2 seat has gotten more crowded, with three women now vying to replace outgoing Trustee David DeFrank. The candidates are DeFrank's wife, Molly; Wilma Tom Hashimoto, executive director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Fresno and Madera...
Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia Faces Resignation Calls Amid Allegations
The Kern County Democratic Party has demanded that Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia step down from his position on the city council. This call comes in response to allegations about the mayor on social media. The San Joaquin Valley Sun reported about "a social media post alleging the Kern County mayor...
Can You Make a Great Film Short in 72 Hours? Find Out Friday at CMAC Event
What kind of film can be made in 72 hours? Find out Friday at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Ave., in downtown Fresno when films by those who answered the challenge are screened. Doors open at 6 p.m. for CMAC's 72-Hour Film Race screening event, and admission is free. "We are...