Morgan Stanley said on Wednesday it had approved $45 million for CEO Ted Pick's total compensation for 2025, up from $34 million in 2024. Morgan Stanley's CEO pay rose 32% compared to his first year in the top job. In a securities filing, the bank's compensation committee said the firm...
Sacramento Man Arrested After 172 Stolen Merced County Beehives Recovered
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office recovered 172 stolen beehives and arrested a Sacramento man after an investigation that began with a theft report from an agricultural property in unincorporated Gustine, authorities said. The sheriff’s office said deputies took the report on Friday. The hives are vital to orchard pollination throughout...
Fresno’s $7.7M Electric Car and Bike Sharing Programs Beset by Vandalism, Underuse
Running errands used to be somewhat of a hassle for Geraldine Ezenwugo. She’d schedule a medical transport for her doctor’s appointments but frequently arrived late, then she’d have to head home before catching a bus to run other errands like shopping. But now when she needs to go to the...
US Job Growth Surges in January, but Labor Market Far from Turning Around
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 - U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in January and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, signs of labor market stability that could give the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged for some time while policymakers monitor inflation. But the largest increase in payrolls in 13...
Madera Police Seek Help Identifying Man in Wallet Theft
The City of Madera Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man captured on surveillance video taking a previous customer’s wallet that had been left behind at a local business. The department posted the request as part of its “Who Is This Wednesday” feature, saying the unidentified...
Wired Wednesday: Voters Get Rare Chance to Pick Seven Fresno Judges
On this week’s Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the seven judge's seats on Fresno County's June 2 ballot. It may be unprecedented to have that many open judicial seats in a single election. Court watchers GV Wire...
US Lawmakers Learned Trump Wanted to Indict Them Through the Press
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 - Members of the U.S. Congress learned only through press reports that President Donald Trump's administration had tried - and failed - to have them charged and arrested, and some said on Wednesday they were considering legal action in response. "This is not a good news story,"...
Mariposa County Authorities Warns of Kidnapping Ransom Phone Scams
The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in scam phone calls in which callers claim a loved one has been kidnapped and demand immediate ransom payments. The sheriff’s office said the surge in calls follows recent national attention surrounding the missing person case of Nancy Guthrie,...
Zelenskiy Calls for More US Pressure on Russia to End War by Summer
KYIV, Feb 11 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the U.S. needed to put more pressure on Russia if it wanted the war to end by summer, adding it was unclear whether Moscow would attend U.S.-brokered peace talks next week. The Ukrainian leader, who has said previously that...
Visalia Opens Registration for Spring 2026 Parks and Recreation Programs
Registration is now open for Visalia Parks & Recreation’s Spring 2026 programs, classes and events, city officials announced. The city’s Spring edition of its Live & Play activity guide offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages, from youth sports and fitness classes to arts, music and special events....