Israel says it has begun preparations for the departure of Palestinians from Gaza despite widespread international rejection of President Donald Trump's plan to empty the war-devastated territory of its population. There were no immediate signs of such preparations on the ground Thursday. Egypt has launched a behind-the-scenes diplomatic blitz against...
Mayor Says Fresno Needs High-Speed Rail Despite Cost Overruns
Calling California's high-speed rail "the worst managed project" he's ever seen, President Donald Trump announced he would investigate cost overruns on an effort that could cost $135 billion when it's finished. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer, though, hopes the project can be completed after the investigation. "There has been a lot...
12 States to Sue Over DOGE Access to Government Payment Systems Containing Personal Data
Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information. A dozen attorneys general, including New York's Letitia James, said in a statement that they were taking action "in defense...
Irv Gotti, Music Executive Who Created Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54
NEW YORK — Irv Gotti, the boisterous, smiley music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists, has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, which was the parent company of Murder Inc., announced Gotti's death in a statement late Wednesday night. It did...
ABC30 Has a New News Director. She’s a Familiar TV Face.
Sara Sandrik is now the news leader at the Central Valley's TV news leader. ABC30 promoted Sandrik to vice president/news director last week. She takes over for Martin Ortiz, who was promoted to general manager last October. Sandrik, a former on-air reporter and weekend anchor, left for a spokesperson job...
California’s EV Sales Stall. So What Happens to Landmark Mandate?
California's push to electrify its cars is facing a potentially serious problem: People aren't buying electric cars fast enough. After three straight years of strong growth, sales have stabilized in California, raising questions about whether the state will fail to meet its groundbreaking mandate banning sales of gas-powered vehicles. About...
31 Arrested in Fresno Human Trafficking Operation
A weeklong human trafficking operation in Fresno led to 31 arrests, 22 impounded vehicles, and the recovery of a firearm, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement Thursday. The Fresno Police Department told GV Wire that the operation took place in the Madison Avenue and Sixth Street area in...
Find Your Next Career Opportunity Today at FUSD Expo
Looking for a career in education? Bring your resume and discover the opportunities this afternoon and evening at the Fresno Unified Career Expo. The event has historically focused on teachers but expanded this year to cover all career options in the district. Fresno Unified hopes to connect community members with...
Madera County Crash: a Car, a Big Rig, a Train, and not a Scratch on the Driver
What are the chances of sideswiping a big rig, having your car rear-ended by a train, and surviving? Well, a driver in Madera County found out and should be on the way to buying a lottery ticket. CHP Madera officers responded this morning to a non-injury crash on Highway 99,...
20 Workers Join Wonderful Co. Lawsuit Alleging ‘Fraudulent’ UFW Vote
A lawsuit from the Wonderful Company says the United Farm Workers conducted a "fraudulent" union authorization vote at one of the ag giant's nurseries. The company sued the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board for authorizing the UFW. Now, 20 workers from Wonderful Nurseries have joined the lawsuit, saying the union...