As the bird flu outbreak continues to wreak havoc on Central Valley egg, poultry and dairy producers — not to mention grocery prices and concerns over human health — Merced sits in the epicenter of the crisis in California and across the country. Merced County in the central San Joaquin...
Serial Felon Gets 15 Years for Tulare County Catalytic Converter Thefts
Sean Michael Pelton will pay a heavy price for his catalytic converter theft spree in Visalia in 2020 and 2021. The 53-year-old Sacramento man was sentenced to 15 years in prison and ordered to pay $133,000 restitution on Thursday in Tulare County Superior Court. Pelton was convicted of the thefts...
Senate Advances Migrant Detention Bill That Could Be Trump’s First Law to Sign
WASHINGTON — The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House. Newly...
A Rebranded Women’s March Returns Before Trump’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON - When Elisabeth Bramble and her sister stepped off the Washington Metro to join the massive crowds during the 2017 Women's March, she counted it as one of the most powerful moments of her life. On Saturday, she will board a 2 a.m. bus full of North Carolinians headed...
Pickleball Player? Sierra Pacific Docs Explain How to Stay Safe on the Court
The growing popularity of pickleball nationwide, especially among older generations, has Fresno doctors offering easy-to-follow tips to avoid injuries. The doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedic belong to a nationwide group of medical experts who specialize in treating injuries related to the sport called the Pickleball Doctors. The growth in popularity...
When New Selma Council Is Seated, What Happens to City Manager?
The disputed membership of the Selma City Council could be resolved next week. However, a feud between the mayor and city manager continues. City officials are at odds with the council about the governing board of the town of approximately 25,000 residents, 15 miles south of Fresno along Highway 99....
Trump’s Swearing-in Will Move Inside the Capitol Rotunda Because of Intense Cold Weather
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather. "The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. "There...
The Top 24 Most Anticipated Movie Blockbusters of 2025
A tremendous slate of blockbusters awaits moviegoers in 2025. The films include sequels, remakes, and adaptations. Here's your comprehensive list of GV Wire's highly anticipated films: "Captain America: Brave New World" Release Date: Feb. 14 "Captain America: Brave New World" is the fourth sequel in the "Captain Ameria" franchise, a...
IMF Sees Steady Global Growth, but Warns That Trump Tariff, Tax and Deportation Plans Cloud Outlook
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year. But it warned that the outlook is clouded by President-elect Donald Trump's promises to slash U.S. taxes, impose tariffs on foreign goods, ease regulations on businesses and deport...
SpaceX Launch Accident Likely Caused by Fire That Sent Trails of Flaming Debris Near the Caribbean
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean. SpaceX's Elon Musk said preliminary indications are that leaking fuel built up pressure in the cavity above the engine firewall. The resulting fire...