Bob Nelson broke his silence on the hunt for his successor. In an exclusive interview with GV Wire, he talked about the search for Fresno Unified's next superintendent. "I'm curious to know where the board's going to go with the whole situation ... the key thing is just making sure...
More Aid Is Supposed to Be Entering the Gaza Strip. Why Isn’t It Helping?
JERUSALEM — Under heavy U.S. pressure, Israel has promised to ramp up aid to Gaza dramatically, saying last week it would open another cargo crossing and surge more trucks than ever before into the besieged enclave. But days later, there are few signs of those promises materializing and international officials...
Did You Know? Fresno Is Home to One of the Nation’s Top Bonsai Exhibits
A bonsai (miniature tree) exhibit is fast becoming one of Fresno’s don’t-miss destinations. Visitors come from all over: local families on an afternoon outing, travelers who’d discovered the Clark Bonsai Collection on smartphone apps like Tripadvisor or Yelp, enthusiasts of Japanese arts, would-be bonsai hobbyists, and folks just curious to...
The Biden Administration’s New Rule on Gun Control
WASHINGTON — Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect. The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens...
After Fong Ruling, a ‘Bitter Pill to Swallow’ for US Senate Losers Katie Porter & Barbara Lee?
When three prominent California members of Congress ran for the open U.S. Senate seat, at least two were guaranteed to leave office come January. The three Dems — Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, Katie Porter, D-Irvine, and Barbara Lee, D-Oakland — ran to succeed the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff finished in the...
Wife of Julian Assange Says Biden’s Comments Mean Case Could Be Moving in the Right Direction
LONDON — The wife of Julian Assange said Thursday her husband’s legal case “could be moving in the right direction” after President Joe Biden confirmed the U.S. may drop charges against the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder. Supporters Rally for Assange's Release It came as supporters in several cities rallied to demand...
Half of Americans Say Public K-12 Education is Going the Wrong Direction: Poll
Nearly half of adults in the U.S. (51%) believe that the public K-12 education system is heading in the wrong direction, according to a November 2023 survey by the Pew Research Center. Only 16% feel it is moving in the right direction, while 32% are unsure. A significant portion of...
Fresno’s ‘Rods on the Bluff’ Is Driven by Friendship, Creativity, and Achievement
"Rods on the Bluff" at Park Place in north Fresno is more than an exhibit of sleek, polished pre-1975 cars and their thunderous engines. It's an exciting dive into a culture rich with personal stories and a strong sense of community that binds enthusiasts from varied backgrounds. Rods on the...
Salmon Fishing Is Banned off the California Coast for the Second Year in a Row
LOS ANGELES — Federal fishery managers voted Wednesday to cancel all commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California for the second year in a row, and only the fourth time in state history, because of dwindling stocks. The unanimous vote by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, the...
Making Cement Is Very Damaging for the Climate. One Solution Is Opening in California
It's a major contributor to climate change — the way buildings and roads are made with concrete. It's also a problem that's growing as more of the world develops. So the race has been on to find solutions for a material that's responsible for roughly 8% of global carbon dioxide...