Fresno police will conduct DUI patrols on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., targeting drivers suspected of driving under the influence, the department said in a news release. Authorities remind the public that impaired driving includes not only alcohol but also certain prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and marijuana. While...
Who Will Be the NFL’s MVP? Five Finalists Announced
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow, and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year, and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year. The...
Saudi Arabia Intends to Invest $600 Billion in US, Crown Prince Says During Call With Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Thursday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip. Trump's...
Hughes Fire Explodes to 10,000 Acres in 24 Hours, Triggers Evacuation Alerts for 50,000
CASTAIC, Calif. — Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than...
Moon Pie Is a Classic Cutie Searching for Her Forever Home
This feisty little miss is Moon Pie! She’s a lovable 1-year-old girl who brings fun to every playtime with her foster sisters but also likes to be in charge. She uses a quick hiss to keep everyone in line — just like a referee uses a quick whistle. However, she...
Fresno Parents Pack Post Office Seeking Passports for Kids After Trump’s Election
January and February are typically high-demand periods for passports with many people looking forward to Spring Break, said Fresno County Clerk James Kus. But a postal worker who did not want to be identified tells GV Wire that the demand for passports is higher than ever before. It began ramping...
Mexican Border States Prepare Migrant Shelters as Trump Begins Deportation Campaign
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Mexico raised sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to reverse mass migration. In an empty lot tight against the border with El Paso, Texas, cranes lifted metal frames for tent shelters in Ciudad Juárez....
Capitol Rioter Ben Martin Savors Last Moments of Freedom Before Going to Prison
Benjamin Martin's daughter's eyes welled with tears minutes before he turned himself over to federal authorities. She may not see her father for more than three years. Martin surrendered to the U.S. Marshal's Office at the Robert E. Coyle Federal Courthouse in downtown Fresno on Wednesday afternoon. A judge sentenced...
Fresno Police Arrest Son in Murder of His 62-Year-Old Mother
A homicide investigation is underway after Shirla Ramirez, 62, was found dead in her Fresno home on Monday, the Fresno Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a welfare check request after Ramirez failed to show up to work. They arrived at a residence at East Cortland...
Iraq OKs Marriage for 9-Year-Old Girls, Inciting Outrage
Iraq’s parliament has passed a controversial law allowing child marriage for girls as young as nine, sparking outrage among activists and lawmakers who warn it will “legalize child rape.” The Guardian reported that the legislation grants religious authorities control over family matters, including marriage and divorce, reversing a ban on...