GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge on Monday blocked immigration agents from conducting enforcement operations in houses of worship for Quakers and a handful of other religious groups. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang found that the Trump administration policy could violate their religious freedom and should be blocked while a lawsuit...
Trump Backs Musk as He Hits Federal Workers With Demands and Threats
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced support for Elon Musk's demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments by the end of Monday or risk getting fired, an edict that has spawned new litigation and added to turmoil within the government workforce. “What he’s doing is saying, ‘Are you actually working?’” Trump said...
Starbucks Lays Off 1,100 Corporate Employees as Chain Streamlines
Starbucks plans to lay off 1,100 corporate employees globally as new Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol streamlines operations. In a letter to employees released Monday, Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by midday Tuesday. Niccol said Starbucks is also eliminating several hundred open and unfilled positions....
Newsom Seeks $40 Billion From Congress for LA Wildfire Relief
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January's devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Newsom sent a letter Friday asking for support from lawmakers including...
Hunter Schafer Speaks Out About Being Issued a Male Passport
SANTA MONICA — Hunter Schafer says “it's important to just keep track of where things are in our country,” a day after the “Euphoria” star posted a video in which she revealed her new passport had been issued with a male gender marker. Speaking to The Associated Press on the red...
Can FUSD Interim Superintendent Misty Her Answer This $100 Million Question?
On GV Wire’s weekly Unfiltered show, hosted by Publisher Darius Assemi with guest Fresno Unified Interim Superintendent Misty Her, she answers a question the audience posed about outside consultants. The question: "Could you please ask Misty why the district has allocated $100 million for outside consultants?" Her didn't know exactly...
Fresno Police Nab 7 DUI Suspects at Latest Checkpoint
Fresno police arrested seven people for suspected DUI on Saturday night, the department reported Monday. Police manned the checkpoint at Van Ness and Amador Street in downtown Fresno from 9 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday. Eleven drivers were cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or with a suspended/revoked license....
Poll: Most Americans Believe Mass Federal Layoffs Would Not Benefit Economy
A recent Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that most Americans don't believe mass layoffs of federal employees would benefit the economy. The poll, conducted from Feb. 11-13, found that only 29% of respondents think laying off 100,000 federal workers would be good for the economy. According to the survey, 48% of...
Fresno State Suspends Basketball Players Amid Reports of NCAA Gambling Probe
Already mired in the worst season in school history, the Fresno State men's basketball team generated even more bad news Saturday. The university suspended two of its top players amid reports that the program is being investigated for gambling by players. The school said in a statement that Jalen Weaver...
Spring Break Prices Hit Record High – These Affordable Destinations Are Trending
Spring break 2025 is set to be the most expensive on record, with trip budgets up an average of 26%, according to Yahoo Finance. The beach still tops the list for most spring breakers, but sky-high prices push smart travelers to skip the sand and choose lesser-known destinations that won't...