The Federal Communications Commission is set to order early reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations as soon as Tuesday in a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's fight with major media outlets, a source told Reuters. The reviews -- which could lead to the FCC seeking to revoke the stations...
California Water by the Numbers. Do You Know What They Mean?
We interpret the state of California’s water using unconnected numbers. In January it was 0%, as in zero percent of the state was in drought. Good news! In April it was 18%, as in a mountain snowpack at 18% of normal. Bad news. In March it was 122%, as in...
DOJ Cites Shooting in Bid To End Lawsuit Over Trump’s White House Ballroom
The Justice Department on Monday night asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that has impeded President Donald Trump's plans for a White House ballroom, saying its opponents "suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome" and that an alleged assassination attempt on the president showed the project was necessary. In...
Rescued “Teddy Bear” Dog Aloka Wins Hearts With Cuddly Charm
Aloka may look like a 50-pound shepherd-husky mix, but don’t tell him that — he identifies as a teddy bear. About a year old, Aloka has quickly built a reputation for being less of a typical high-energy dog and more of a full-time cuddle enthusiast. His favorite activity isn’t chasing...
Austrian Pleads Guilty To Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift’s Vienna Concert
A 21-year-old accused of planning an Islamist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 that was foiled at the 11th hour pleaded guilty as his trial opened on Tuesday. The defendant, an Austrian identified as Beran A, was arrested on August 7, 2024, the day before the...
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Forum Set for May 4
GV Wire, in partnership with the Community Media Access Collaborative, will host a candidate forum for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, May 4. Confirmed participants include former Parlier Unified School District Assistant Superintendent Dr. Johnny Alvarado, current Fresno County Superintendent Dr. Michele...
Clovis Police Release List of Most Dangerous Intersections, Cite Rise in Crashes
The Clovis Police Department has released its list of the top 10 intersections for collisions on Tuesday, highlighting continued safety concerns at several of the city’s busiest roadways. The department said the intersections identified for 2025 are largely consistent with those in previous years, with several also appearing on lists...
US Supreme Court Hears Claims Cisco Aided Chinese Human Rights Abuses
The U.S. Supreme Court confronted a case on Tuesday with broad implications for human rights litigation in American courts, a long-running lawsuit brought by members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement who have accused Cisco Systems of facilitating religious persecution in China. The justices heard arguments in Cisco's appeal of...
ICE Arrests Mexican National Convicted of Child Sex Crimes in Fresno County
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it arrested multiple people over the weekend who have been convicted of serious crimes, including offenses involving children, assault, and kidnapping. In a statement, the agency said those taken into custody included individuals convicted of indecency with a child, continuous sexual abuse of a...
BigXthaPlug, Russell Dickerson Among Acts Added to Big Fresno Fair Concert Lineup
The Big Fresno Fair on Tuesday announced five additional concerts for its 2026 Table Mountain Concert Series, expanding a lineup that organizers say is designed to offer a wide range of genres and audiences. The newly added shows at the Paul Paul Theater include Dallas-based hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug on Oct....