U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation banning travel from certain countries, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing administration officials. The proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, according to CBS...
Sunnyvale Pitmaster Smokes Fresno BBQ Competition for Golden Ticket to World Championships
Famous Dave's in Fresno hosted the 3rd annual All-Star BBQ Series last Saturday, partnering with the World Food Championships. Nine teams competed for a $5,000 prize and a golden ticket to November's championship in Indianapolis. Ryan Pang of Old Greenwood BBQ in Sunnyvale claimed the Grand Champion title and golden...
What We Know About the Colorado Attack on Israeli Hostage Demonstrators
BOULDER, Colo. — The man accused of injuring 15 people in Boulder, Colorado, who were demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, went to the rally disguised as a gardener and told police his initial plan was to kill them all. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, an Egyptian national...
Visalia Motorists Take Note: Traffic Shift Coming to Riggin Avenue
A traffic shift is scheduled to take place Thursday on Riggin Avenue in Visalia as part of a widening project, the city said in a statement. Construction crews are working on Phase 2, focusing on the southside of the roadway. Paving is expected to wrap up this week, allowing the...
Really, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?
I see Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a good man doing bad things, but perhaps he thinks even worse of me: He recently suggested that I was a liar. Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on May 31, 2025. While testifying before Congress, Rubio claimed that the Trump administration's dismantling of...
Judge Denies Release in Caleb Quick Killing. Defense Cites Alleged Assaults by Victim
A 16-year-old boy accused in the fatal shooting of Caleb Quick appeared in juvenile court Wednesday for a detention hearing, where his defense team argued for his release from custody. The victim’s parents and the suspect’s parents were in attendance. The attorney for the accused shooter denied the allegations against...
Nebraska Is the Latest State to Ban Transgender Students From Girls’ Sports
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law Wednesday a measure banning transgender students from girls' sports, making the state the latest to keep transgender athletes from competing on women's and girls' teams. Pillen signed the law flanked by dozens of lawmakers, women athletes and other advocates —...
US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution Demanding an Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS — The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza because it was not linked to the release of hostages. The resolution before the U.N.'s most powerful body also did not condemn Hamas' deadly attack in Israel on...
International Basketball Comes to Fresno: Armenia vs. Costa Rica
Armenia's Olympic basketball dreams runs through Fresno. The national teams from Armenia and Costa Rica will meet at Fresno City College on Friday in an exhibition game. The game is billed as the Jerry Tarkanian Classic — named after the legendary basketball coach of Armenian descent who played and coached...
Wired Wednesday: A New Research Hub in Southeast Fresno?
On this week’s Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about a new research and development center planned for southeast Fresno. Taub discusses how this center could be a game changer for the surrounding area and the entire city....