WASHINGTON — A few weeks before Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, a senior White House official visited eastern Lebanon for a sightseeing trip that doubled as a dramatic political statement. Hochstein Tours Ruins of Baalbek The official, Amos Hochstein, one of President Joe Biden’s most trusted national security advisers,...
His Brother Was Found Dead, His Mother Was Arrested Before This Baby Was Found Crawling by a Highway
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old "miracle baby" survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside the day after his 4-year-old brother was found dead and his mother was arrested in Mississippi. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary "Stitch" Guillory...
England Beats Netherlands and Advances to the European Championship
DORTMUND, Germany — England reached a second straight European Championship final by beating the Netherlands 2-1 thanks to substitute Ollie Watkins' stoppage-time winner on Wednesday. Watkins Scores in First Minute of Added-On Time Watkins, who came on for captain Harry Kane in a bold call by coach Gareth Southgate, turned...
4 Bulldog Football Players Receive Preseason All-Mountain West Honors
The Mountain West Conference announced its 2024 predicted order of finish and preseason All-Mountain West football team Wednesday morning. Fresno State garnered four preseason All-Conference selections: junior quarterback Mikey Keene, senior running back Malik Sherrod, senior offensive lineman Mose Vavao, and senior defensive lineman Devo Bridges. This marks the most...
Fresno Sheriff Deputies Rescue Man and Dog Stranded in Kings River
A man and his dog were rescued Saturday afternoon after becoming stranded on a downed tree in the Kings River, near Adams and Kings River Road, the Fresno Sheriff's office reported. The man lost control of his kayak during a river float and managed to reach safety on top of...
Tulare Woman Who Killed and Buried Husband in Kettleman Hills Is Up for Parole
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...