GV Wire and the Fresno District Attorney’s office is organizing a signing event on Sunday with the goal of qualifying a revised version of California's Proposition 47 sentencing reform law for the November ballot. During the event, volunteers will gather signatures in support of the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft...
Fresno Greenlights SW Fresno Starbucks After Developer Agrees to Changes
The Fresno City Council approved the necessary permits, allowing for a Starbucks in southwest Fresno. The developers agreed to build only one drive-thru instead of two, a source of the holdup. Councilmember Miguel Arias balked at approval at the March 18 meeting, citing traffic and pedestrian concerns. "You can't come...
Free Blue Checks Return on Elon Musk’s X
NEW YORK — Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun restoring complimentary blue checks for some of its users, the latest unexpected shift to cause a lot of confusion on the platform. For years, Twitter’s blue checks mirrored verification badges that are common on social media,...
Fresno Kids Learn How to Grow and Cook Their Own Healthy Food
Fresno Unified kids are learning what it takes to grow healthy fruits and vegetables and then how to cook them. The district is partnering with the Fresno Metro Ministry, which is part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities, to give students a first-hand look...
Five Tips to Help You Safely View Solar Eclipse in the Valley
For people in Fresno and hundreds of millions more nationwide, the upcoming solar eclipse offers a great opportunity to view a rare celestial event. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks any part of the sun. On Monday, virtually everyone across the country will have the chance (weather permitting)...
LeBron James Says Popularity of Women’s Basketball Is Due to Familiar Stars
WASHINGTON — LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars. “I don't think there's much difference between the men's and women's game when it comes to college basketball. I think the popularity comes in is the icons...
CA Democrats Forge a Plan to Reduce Budget Deficit by $17.3 Billion
SACRAMENTO — California Democratic leaders announced Thursday that they've agreed on a plan to reduce the state's staggering multibillion-dollar shortfall by $17.3 billion via spending cuts, delays, and deferrals. Gov. Gavin Newsom had enjoyed unprecedented surplus budgets of more than $100 billion throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But the past two years...
Rapping, Bucking, and Rocking: There’s Plenty of Weekend Events in the Central Valley
There's no foolin' around this April when it comes to entertainment options. No joke. The variety is staggering. Whether you're in the mood for a concert, a stand-up comedy show, or a boxing match, there should be a selection that tickles your fancy. This weekend will set the tone. There's...
Speaker Johnson Says ‘Road to Growing’ GOP Majority Runs Through the Valley
Speaker Mike Johnson addressed a crowd at a Fresno fundraiser on Thursday morning. Johnson, R-Louisiana, who succeeded Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield as Speaker, met Republican donors at Harris Construction near the airport — blocks away from McCarthy's former district. After a revolt by rogue Republicans, McCarthy was ousted as Speaker last...
Fresno Council Debates, Then Delays Decision on Urban Peace Institute Funding
The Fresno City Council will take more time deciding how a taxpayer-funded anti-violence program should operate. The Urban Peace Institute academy came under scrutiny after GV Wire revealed that one of its recent graduates was arrested shortly before and after completing the 40-hour program. Councilmember Mike Karbassi wants to pause...