A program to help Lemoore-area domestic well owners if their taps go dry has been approved by the South Fork Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency. The GSA anticipates funding for the program through groundwater pumping and land assessment fees. A $1.5 million reserve fund will be set aside for the program....
US Postal Service Seeks Temporary 8% Price Hike to Address Fuel Costs
The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday it is seeking approval for a temporary 8% price hike for priority mail and package deliveries, effective April 26, to deal with rising transportation fuel costs. The USPS, which needs approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission for the temporary price increase, said the...
Iran Wants Lebanon Included in Any Ceasefire, Sources Say
Iran has told intermediaries that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the United States and Israel, six regional sources familiar with Iran's position said, linking an end of the war to a halt to Israel's offensive against Hezbollah. Iran's Press TV on Wednesday cited an Iranian official...
Denmark Was Ready to Blow Up Airfields to Stop a US Invasion of Greenland
LONDON — As tensions with President Donald Trump peaked in recent weeks, the Danish military developed detailed plans to blow up airfields in Greenland in the event of a U.S. invasion, two Europeans officials said Friday. Danish soldiers were sent to Greenland equipped with explosives and blood supplies, underscoring the...
Kings County Traffic Stop Yields Meth, Firearms Arrests
A routine traffic stop on I-5 in Kings County led to the arrest of two men Tuesday afternoon on narcotics and firearms charges, authorities said. California Highway Patrol officers stopped a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse around 4:35 p.m. for speeding and window tint violations, the CHP Coalinga Area office reported. During...
Robot Joins Melania Trump at White House Event to Tout AI Teachers
A humanoid robot walked down a red-carpeted White House hallway on Wednesday, accompanying U.S. first lady Melania Trump into an event where she urged greater use of artificial intelligence in education. The human-shaped robot, which introduced itself as "Figure 03," joined Trump in the East Room to welcome dozens of first...
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
Social media company Meta and video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress, a jury found Wednesday, a landmark decision that could open social media companies to more lawsuits over users’ well-being. Meta and YouTube must pay...
Bahamian Police Officer Charged With Murder of US Citizen
A senior Bahamian police officer appeared in court on a murder charge on Wednesday in connection with the fatal off-duty shooting of a U.S. citizen over the weekend, his lawyer said. The officer, Superintendent Berneil Pinder, was not required to enter a plea during his appearance before the Magistrate's Court...
Wired Wednesday: Why Is Fresno County Suing Itself?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about a possible lawsuit by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors against Fresno County Assessor/Recorder Paul Dictos over real estate transaction fees. Dictos told GV Wire he stands by his interpretation of SB 2, which governs...
Fresno Law Enforcement Awards $90,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs
Fresno County law enforcement leaders presented a $90,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County on Tuesday to support youth programs. The funding, provided through Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture, will distribute $30,000 annually from 2026 through 2028 to support mentorship, leadership, and opportunity for youth across all...