After the warmest winter on record for many states and a blistering March heat wave that left almost no snow in parts of the American West, the region is facing a summer of serious wildfire risks and a drought that could force broad water restrictions. New measurements this month show...
Visalia Police Arrest 3 in Probation Search That Nets Meth, Heroin, Fentanyl
A probation search at a Visalia home led to the discovery of methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl, police said. At approximately 8:41 a.m. on Wednesday, the Visalia Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, assisted by the HOPE Team, conducted a probation check at a residence in the 1300 block of South Liberty Street....
Want to Cut Soaring Energy Costs? Emulate China, Says Rep. Jim Costa
GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi interviewed Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) on Wednesday morning about rising energy costs, including gas and diesel, and the economic harm to Americans. Costa said that he doesn't see oil prices dropping anytime soon, even with the ceasefire in Iran, thus keeping gas, groceries, and other...
Clovis Police Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect After 2-Hour Standoff, Assault on Officer
A 49-year-old Clovis man was arrested Wednesday morning following a two-hour standoff at his home, police said. Officers responded at 9:01 a.m. to a disturbance in the 2300 block of Menlo Avenue, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. The male suspect, later identified as Eric Hazelton, became combative...
Fresno Arson Suspect Arrested in Strip Mall Fire
Fresno authorities arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a strip mall fire that occurred last week. The Fresno Fire Department responded Thursday, April 2, to a blaze in the 1600 block of East Ashlan Avenue. Fire officials said surveillance footage captured a person intentionally setting multiple fires shortly before...
Fire at Rio Olympic Park Velodrome Brought Under Control, No Injuries Reported
A fire at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park was brought under control early on Wednesday, with no risk of it spreading to other parts of the complex and no injuries reported, fire officials said. Fire crews were called to the scene at 4:17 a.m. (0717 GMT), and...
48% of New Yorkers Approve of Mamdani’s Performance, Poll Says
NEW YORK — Around half of New Yorkers approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s job performance as he approaches his 100th day in office, and a clear majority believe the city is headed in the right direction, a new poll found. The survey, conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion,...
Kennedy to Launch Public Health Podcast Ahead of US Midterm Elections
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday he will launch a podcast to discuss public health issues and hold conversations with doctors and scientists, calling it a step toward greater transparency at the nation's top health agency. The podcast will "ask questions and lift the taboos and...
GV Wire Exclusive: Tom Steyer Reveals 25% Electricity Rate-Cut Plan
Tom Steyer has vowed to overhaul the state's electricity system, which he said could save the state and ratepayers billions of dollars and cut rates by 25%. In an exclusive interview Wednesday morning, the San Francisco Democratic gubernatorial candidate revealed his plans to GV Wire. He also discussed a host...
Trump Administration Cannot Nix Legal Status of 5,000 Ethiopians, US Judge Rules
A federal judge on Wednesday halted a move by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to end legal protections granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians that have allowed them to live and work in the United States. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston marked the latest legal setback...