Fraud artists often use tragic events to steal money. And it's happening right now, says Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux. On Friday, Boudreaux alerted the public to con men creating fake GoFundMe pages on the behalf of slain sheriff's deputy Randy Hoppert’s family. "Please know (that) Deputy Hoppert’s family has...
Neighbor Describes Dead Suspect As ‘Loner’ After Tulare County Deputy Killed
David Eric Morales was a man who kept to himself, neighbors told GV Wire one day after he allegedly shot and killed a Tulare County Sheriff's Office deputy. Law enforcement later killed Morales, running him over with a BearCat tactical vehicle, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said. Morales, 59, lived at 1713...
Dyer Calls for ‘Stiff Sentence’ After Measure P Embezzler’s Plea Agreement
On Wednesday, former Fresno Arts Council operations manager Suliana Caldwell agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, admitting to stealing $1.8 million from the organization. Part of the agreement includes a promise to pay restitution to the Arts Council. Maximum sentence for the charge is 20 years...
Fresno County Safe Routes to School Get $6 Million in Measure C Funds
The Fresno County Transportation Authority Board is tackling a crucial aspect in ensuring students remain safe and in the classroom. Board members allocated $6 million of Measure C funds towards investments in pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements near schools across the county. This is part of the Safe Routes to...
Lebanon Heads to Historic Israel Talks with Few Hopes Except to Staunch Bloodshed
BEIRUT — Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called for historic direct talks with longtime foe Israel since war erupted a month ago — a month in which Israel's military has forced more than a million Lebanese to flee, levelled parts of Beirut and triggered sectarian friction. Now that Israeli Prime...
Americans Give Record-Low Marks to Economy, in Ominous Sign for Republicans
WASHINGTON — Americans are souring on the U.S. economy to a degree never before seen, with the stiffest inflation in four years exacerbating the political risk for President Donald Trump, who some administration officials worry has lost focus on affordability problems for voters as he trains attention on the war...
Fresno Mission Hosts Battle of the Mascots Soccer Match at City Center
Fresno Mission invites families and community members to enjoy a fun-filled event with activities for all ages, designed for families to enjoy quality time together. "This event is all about bringing joy to our families and creating a space where our community can come together," said Fresno Mission's Barbara Stroude....
Exclusive: ICE Launches New Effort to Uncover US ‘Birth Tourism Schemes’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie on visa applications in order to secure U.S. citizenship for their U.S.-born babies, an issue that Trump has highlighted to justify his attempts to restrict birthright citizenship. In an internal email sent...
Arambula Alleges Estranged Wife Denying Time With Children Amid Divorce Case
Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula and his estranged wife continue to negotiate a deal on child custody and support. Arambula's wife, Elizabeth Arambula, filed for divorce Jan. 26 while he was in the middle of a 30-day rehabilitation stay for alcohol and marijuana addiction. In a March 30 filing, Arambula alleges his...
Fresno Filmworks Presents the MENA Film Festival on Saturday
The Old Administration Building Auditorium at Fresno City College will be the scene of Fresno Filmworks newest venture, the MENA Film Festival, on Saturday. Organizers promise an afternoon and evening of powerful storytelling from the Middle East and North Africa. The event features three films that illuminate the lives, struggles,...