A 55-year-old Clovis woman was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Clovis Avenue, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. The collision occurred just after 9:30 p.m. near Griffith Way, south of Ashlan Avenue. First responders attempted life-saving efforts, but the pedestrian, identified by...
Faith Leaders Hold Fresno Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Families
Clergy and community members gathered in prayer to show unity and support for immigrants affected by ICE detentions. The vigil prayer took place in downtown Fresno at the ICE facility on Tuesday. Faith in the Valley was the main organizer for the event. Speakers emphasized solidarity, compassion, and the need...
Tesla CEO Musk’s Partisan Politics Cost Automaker Over 1 Million EV Sales, Report Shows
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's polarizing political actions since acquiring Twitter, later rebranded X, in 2022 dramatically hurt the automaker's U.S. sales, underscoring how deeply its fortunes are intertwined with the billionaire's persona. The findings quantify for the first time how the political actions of the world's wealthiest person — including...
Want to Track Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot? This Is How to Do It.
California voters can track their vote-by-mail ballots at every step through the Where’s My Ballot? tool. Powered by BallotTrax and overseen by the secretary of state's office, the system provides updates on when ballots are mailed, received, and counted. Voters can sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov using their name, date of...
Don’t Tear Down the Fresno People Working to Lift Our Kids Up
I’m not here to point fingers or call anyone out. We all want our kids to thrive, and none of us get everything right. But I’ve seen firsthand how quickly negativity spreads when something new comes along, especially something bold enough to challenge a system that has been failing our...
Mail Fraud Charges Added to Bobby Salazar’s Arson Case
Fresno restaurant owner Bobby Salazar now faces federal mail fraud charges in addition to two counts of arson for a 2024 fire that destroyed one of his Fresno restaurants. A federal grand jury returned a six-count felony indictment Oct. 23. The charges include two counts of arson that Salazar previously...
Federal Shutdown Could Cost US Economy up to $14 Billion
The federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, shaving up to 2% from gross domestic product in the fourth quarter due to the lapse in government spending, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The partial shutdown was in its 29th day...
Amazon Web Services Says It’s Running Perfectly Fine
Update: 11:30 a.m., PT, Wednesday, Oct. 29 In an email to GV Wire, Amazon Web Services said that it wasn't experiencing any issues today and disputed Downdetector's numbers indicating that nearly 20,000 AWS users were experiencing problems on Tuesday morning. “AWS is operating normally, and this reporting is incorrect. The...
Fresno Police Seek Public’s Help After Car Wash Burglary
Fresno police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect who broke into a Raceway Express Car Wash near Milburn and Herndon avenues on Tuesday. According to authorities, the suspect stole a Ryobi-brand pressure washer and microfiber towels and was last seen walking toward nearby railroad tracks. Got a...
Fresno Police Seek Suspect in Gas Station Burglary
Fresno police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who burglarized a Pinedale gas station earlier this month. On Oct. 12, the suspect broke into the Fast N Easy Valero near Ingram and Spruce avenues, stealing several packs of cigarettes. Surveillance footage shows the individual riding a bicycle...