A Tulare woman once recommended for the death sentence is now found suitable for parole, according to the Tulare County District Attorney's office. In a virtual hearing on July 3, California parole commissioners, over objections from prosecutors, granted parole to June Gravlee, 70, who has served more than three decades...
Wired Wednesday: How Has Shotspotter Performed in Fresno?
GV Wire reporter Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Kim Stephens about the effectiveness of Shotspotter in Fresno. Shottspotter is a type of technology that helps to identify the location of gun shots when they occur.
As Climate Toll Grows, FEMA Imposes Limits on Building in Flood Plains
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will take new steps to ensure that the structures it funds — including schools, hospitals, police stations, libraries, sewage treatment plants and bridges — are protected from flooding. FEMA Money Must Support Prevention of Flood Damage The agency said Wednesday that projects constructed with FEMA...
As Dem Elites Question Biden, Fresno Delegates Support President
While Democratic Party leaders and elected officials debate whether Joe Biden should remain the Democratic presidential nominee, Fresno-area rank-and-file delegates are standing by their man. GV Wire spoke with several local delegates who will represent California at the Democratic National Convention that will be held Aug. 19-22 at Chicago's United...
Fresno State Students Serve Locals with Help from CalViva Health Scholarships
Dominique Perry knew from a young age she wanted to become a nurse. “I grew up watching multiple TV shows surrounding individuals in the health care setting,” she said. “These people were smart, respected and made a great impact on the patients placed in their care. I wanted to make...
Actor George Clooney, a High-Profile Biden Supporter and Fundraiser, Asks President to Leave Race
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president's reelection campaign. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece that...
Ukraine Is on an ‘Irreversible’ Path to NATO, US and Europe Say. But Only After War With Russia Ends
WASHINGTON — Ukraine is on an "irreversible" path to NATO membership, U.S. and European officials said Wednesday, advancing assurances from allies that it will be allowed to join the Western military coalition after its war with Russia ends. Boost for Ukraine In another boost for Ukraine, the U.S., the Netherlands...
Bob Dylan Is Giving Fans a Chance to Relive His 1974 Tour With the Band on a Staggering 27-Disc Set
NEW YORK — Bob Dylan fans who want to relive his 1974 concert tour with The Band will soon have opportunity to do that — ample opportunity. He is releasing a staggering 27-disc box set that includes full recordings of 27 of the 40 shows of that tour, Dylan's theatrical...
Chowchilla Women’s Prison Inmate Dies During Heatwave
An inmate at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla died Saturday amid the heat wave, raising concerns about extreme heat in prisons, The Sacramento Bee is reporting. Adrienne Boulware's family said she died from heat stroke, but prison officials suggested pre-existing health conditions were a factor. The coroner's office...
Booted out of NBA, Former Player Jontay Porter Due in Court in Betting Case
NEW YORK — Former NBA player Jontay Porter is due in court Wednesday to face a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that got him banned from the league earlier this year. Court records show the former Toronto Raptors center is scheduled for an arraignment and “plea agreement...