A Fresno County woman was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in prison for a deadly impaired driving crash that killed her passenger nearly four years ago, the Fresno County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Lizbeth Resendez Romero, 30, of Parlier, was convicted of second-degree murder, gross...
Fresno Police Officer: City Retaliates After I Blew Whistle on Balderrama
The Fresno police officer at the center of former Police Chief Paco Balderrama's fall from grace is making a new claim of retaliation by the city. Attorneys for Jordan Wamhoff, who is also an elected Madera County Supervisor, said the city is conducting an investigation into their client. "This is...
Trump Administration Cutting 90% of USAID Foreign Aid Contracts, Documents Show
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. It details the outcome of a 90-day review...
Fresno Police to Conduct Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Saturday
The Fresno Police Department will deploy additional officers on Saturday to enforce motorcycle safety laws and crack down on traffic violations. The operation, running from noon to 10 p.m., will target unsafe speed, improper turning, right-of-way violations, driving under the influence, and unsafe lane changes — key factors in motorcycle...
It’s Official: Horse Racing Out at The Big Fresno Fair for 2025
There will be no horse racing at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair. The decision from The Big Fresno Fair leadership to not pursue its own racing license comes after the California Association of Racing Fairs decided it wouldn't for the four fairs it oversees, they said in a Wednesday news...
Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Crops, Cattle and Pets
Shortly after taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump began making deep cuts to agencies and programs that play critical roles in human health, slashing funding for medical research, halting global health aid and firing scores of workers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the...
Newsom Orders Parole Board to Investigate if Menendez Brothers Would Pose Risk if Freed
LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their...
Trump Faces Backlash for Sharing Controversial AI Video of Gaza
President Donald Trump is facing criticism on his Truth Social platform after sharing an AI-generated video depicting a transformed Gaza. The video, which Trump shared without comment, shows Gaza as a luxurious resort with skyscrapers and yachts — a stark contrast to its war-torn state. Video Depicts Luxurious Gaza Transformation...
$3M Donation to Valley Children’s Aids Cancer Survivors, Kids With Disabilities
Celebrating the farming company's 100th anniversary, the James G. Boswell Foundation gave $3 million to Valley Children's Healthcare to help patients during and after their hospital stay. Money will go to college scholarships, sports programs for children with disabilities, and to renovate the hospital's chapel, according to a news release...
District 5 Forum: Candidates on Eviction Protection, Rent Control & Guaranteed Income Program
Fresno City Council District 5 candidates shared their thoughts on eviction protection, rent control, and a guaranteed income program at GV Wire's forum. The forum included Jose Leon Barraza, a Fresno Parks Commission member; Elizabeth Jonasson Rosas, a Fresno Unified School Board trustee; and Brandon Vang, a Sanger Unified School...