LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest. The 19-year-old son of LeBron James announced Friday on his Instagram account that he also plans to retain his college eligibility and will enter the...
Iran Promises Retribution Against Israel for Deadly Attack
TEHRAN, Iran — The commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard warned Friday that “our brave men will punish the Zionist regime,” escalating threats against Israel for an airstrike that killed seven of the group's members, including two Iranian generals, earlier this week. The strike, widely attributed to Israel, destroyed the...
Exec at Failing FUSD Inserts Herself Into Superintendent Debate, Challenges Search Pause
At Fresno Unified's special board meeting Wednesday, the district's lead human resources officer advocated for an internal-only superintendent search, saying the candidates — all of whom apparently are people of color — aren't getting the opportunities they deserve. Assistant Superintendent of Labor Relations Annarita Howell said as the district's human...
Central Octane: Inside the Factory Where the Porsche 911 Is Built
Embark on a journey through time and engineering with this episode of "Central Octane" as CJ Wilson of Porsche Fresno takes us under the hood of the legendary Porsche 911. Since its inception in 1964, the 911 has etched its name into the annals of automotive royalty while continually evolving....
Appeal Court Hears Arguments to Kick Vince Fong Off the Congressional Ballot
Vince Fong is on the November ballot for Congressional District 20 — representing parts of Fresno and Clovis — for now. But, his status to remain on the ballot is pending an appeal court decision. Fong, R-Bakersfield, is running for both Congress and Assembly in November. He advanced in the March...
How to Apply for CA’s $250M ‘Dream for All’ Down Payment Assistance
A new California lottery that helps folks buy their first home is up and running. The "Dream For All" program is accepting applications online for a fund totaling $250 million. In 2023, the down payment fund ran out of money in 11 days. The program offers up to 20% for down...
4.8 Magnitude NYC Earthquake Unnerves the Northeast
NEW YORK — An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, with residents across the Northeast reporting rumbling in a region unaccustomed to it. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a quake at 10:23 a.m. with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Whitehouse Station, New...
As Outrage Over Strike Mounts, Israel Punishes Officers & Promises Aid
Amid widespread outrage over a strike that killed seven aid workers delivering food in the Gaza Strip, Israel punished five military officers on Friday and said it would take steps to increase the flow of humanitarian aid, including temporarily reopening a key border crossing into northern Gaza. Israel's military dismissed...
Robust US Job Growth Indicates Continued Economic Strength
WASHINGTON — America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates. Last month’s job growth was up from a revised 270,000...
Wired Wednesday: Where is Fresno’s Promised Cannabis Tax Commission?
GV Wire senior reporter David Taub sits down with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega to discuss where local marijuana taxes should go. A voter-approved commission has the authority to decide where the funds will go, but the city has yet to form the commission.