DOHA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Elon Musk, who spent nearly $300 million to back Donald Trump's presidential campaign and other Republicans last year, said on Tuesday he will cut his political spending substantially, the latest public signal that he is shifting his attention back to his business empire amid growing investor concerns. Musk...
Fresno Smoke Shops Sue City Hall, Want to Block New Rules
A trade group representing Fresno smoke shop owners filed a lawsuit Monday, asking a federal judge to block regulations imposed by the city council. The California Smoke Shops Association said the city's restriction of only seven smoke shops in each of the seven council districts — 49 total — would...
Why California’s Biggest Local Effort to Fight Homelessness Is Starting All Over Again
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. For three decades, the city and county of Los Angeles managed California's biggest homelessness crisis together. They had equal say in big funding decisions, and worked in tandem to coordinate housing programs through a joint city-county agency called...
US Health Authorities to Set Targets for Lowering Drug Prices
(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it would set drug prices pegged to the lowest level paid by other high-income countries following an executive order from President Donald Trump last week aimed at lowering the prices of branded medicines for U.S. consumers. HHS...
Google Unveils AI Upgrades at I/O Conference Amid Search Challenges
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday it would put artificial intelligence into the hands of more Web surfers while teasing a $249.99-a-month subscription for its AI power users, its latest effort to fend off growing competition from startups like OpenAI. Google unveiled the plans at its...
Fresno Families Can’t Sell Their Gold Fast Enough: Jewelers
Gold's record prices have Fresno County families digging through their drawers and cashing in, local jewelers tell GV Wire. Stephanie Foster-Mullins, marketing director for the Fresno Coin Gallery, said the shop hasn't seen a rush like this since 2012 when gold first topped $2,000. "People are coming in — a...
Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Gaza as Criticism of Israel Grows
CAIRO/TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least 55 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, local medics said, as Israel continued its bombardment of the strip despite mounting international pressure to stop military operations and allow unimpeded deliveries of aid. Britain's government announced it was suspending trade talks with Israel...
GV Wire Takes Home 14 California News Reporting Awards
GV Wire, one of California’s most decorated digital news outlets, earned 14 awards in the 2024 California News Publishers Association journalism contest, highlighting its commitment to impactful reporting across a wide range of topics. The newsroom, led by reporters Nancy Price and David Taub, was recognized for its work in...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Naomi Deborah Diamond
May 20, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Naomi Deborah Diamond Suspects Date of Birth: January 18, 1990 Physical Description: White Female, 5’ 3, 135 lbs., Brown Hair, Hazel Eyes. Charges: Stolen vehicle Warrant Number: F24907831 Synopsis of the Case: Naomi Deborah Diamond is wanted on a...
Record-Setting British Climber Says He Will Scale Everest Again Next Year
KATHMANDU, Nepal — A British climber who scaled Mount Everest for the 19th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak by a non-Sherpa guide, returned from the mountain on Tuesday and said he is already planning his next attempt. Kenton Cool, 51, from...