The U.S. Department of Education announced on Jan. 31 that it will enforce the 2020 Title IX regulations established during President Trump's first term. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling on Jan. 9, which vacated the Biden administration's 2024 Title IX updates, leading to concerns about student safety and...
Some of the 400 Jobs That Were Cut at the FAA Helped Support Air Safety
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's administration has said no one at the Federal Aviation Administration with a "critical safety" position has been fired as it cuts the federal workforce, but some FAA jobs that were eliminated had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations, according to their union...
Delayed FUSD Program Review, Changing Union Stance Discussed on Unfiltered
On GV Wire’s weekly Unfiltered show, hosted by Publisher Darius Assemi with guests GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen and Fresno Unified Interim Superintendent Misty Her, McEwen discussed the elimination of FUSD's designated schools program. He said Fresno Unified stalled on its 2017 promise to evaluate initiatives and eliminate ineffective...
Politicians Rise or Fall on Disaster Response. LA Fires Are Gavin Newsom’s Big Test.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has become a familiar sight around Los Angeles since the firestorm that swept through the region last month, leveling neighborhoods in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. In the first days of the disaster, he was spotted touring the wreckage. In the weeks after, he launched a recovery initiative...
Maher’s Campaign for State Senate Is a Moving Experience
Last week, Michael Maher announced he is running for state Senate in 2026. However, doing so will require a move. At his current Kingsburg residence, Maher lives in Senate District 16 held by Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Bakersfield. However, he is running in SD 12, a more GOP friendly locale. Maher,...
Fresno Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Arson Fire
The Fresno Fire Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for an arson fire on First Street, between Yale and Weldon avenues, early Friday morning, they said in a statement. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing a man running from the scene...
Official White House Account Declares Trump ‘King’ in Latest Post
The official White House social media account shared a photo of President Trump wearing a crown with the words "Long Live the King" on Wednesday. The post had the caption saying, "''CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED. LONG LIVE THE KING!' –President Donald J....
Bulldogs Blown Out by Aztecs, Set Season Record for Losses
The Fresno State men's basketball team made history Tuesday night in San Diego, but it was history they'd rather bury in the record books. The Bulldogs fell, 83-60, to San Diego State, dropping to 5-22 overall and 1-15 in the Mountain West Conference. It was Fresno State's ninth straight defeat...
Manfred Calls Athletics’ New Park in Sacramento Charming, Reaffirms Vegas Move
PHOENIX — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and...
CA Bill Would Ban Anti-Aging Products for Kids Under 18
A new bill introduced in California aims to prohibit the sale of anti-aging skincare products to individuals under 18, ABC7 News reported. Asm. Alex Lee proposed the legislation in response to social media trends encouraging young children to use adult skincare products. Dr. Zakia Rahman, a dermatology professor at Stanford...