A fight between three men at a Motel 6 on North Blackstone Avenue early Thursday morning ended with one man hospitalized for a stab wound, the Fresno Police Department told GV Wire. At approximately 2:30 a.m. officers responded to the motel on Herndon and Blackstone avenues for reports of the...
Luke Bryan Brings ‘Farm Tour’ to Clovis at Harlan Ranch
Country music superstar Luke Bryan is bringing his "Farm Tour" to The Ponds at Harlan Ranch in Clovis on Friday, May 16. Bryan, one of country music’s most celebrated artists, has earned the title of "Entertainer of the Year" five times from the Academy of Country Music and the Country...
Over 36,000 Acres Burned as Local Firefighters Continue to Fight LA Flames
As of Friday morning, wildfires in the Los Angeles area have claimed at least 10 lives and 153,000 residents evacuated, according to AP, with multiple fires still raging across the region. According to CalFire, the fires — Sunset, Lidia, Hurst, Kenneth, Eaton, and Palisades — have scorched around 36,620 acres...
Fresno City Council President Karbassi: We Need to Focus on the Middle Class
Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi shared his vision for 2025 at Thursday's swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Tyler Maxwell, who is beginning his second term, and newly elected councilmember Nick Richardson were also sworn in, as was second-term Mayor Jerry Dyer.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Sworn In Despite Credible Evidence of Election Loss
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday to serve a third six-year term, extending his increasingly repressive rule until 2031 despite protests and credible evidence that his opponent won the election. Venezuela's legislative palace, where he was sworn in and delivered a fiery speech, was heavily...
Walgreens Tops Wall Street’s Expectations as Drugstore Chain Continues Turnaround Plan
Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter and gave Wall Street some positive vibes on the drugstore chain's plan to revive its struggling business. Company shares soared Friday after leaders told analysts they have made progress improving one of the biggest concerns facing the industry, shrinking prescription reimbursement, and said...
Tulare County Suspect Identified in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Pixley
Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies fatally shot a suspect late Wednesday night following a high-speed pursuit and armed confrontation in Pixley, they said in a statement. Around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies spotted a black Ford Mustang traveling more than 100 mph without its lights on near the intersection of Avenue...
Trump Can Still Vote After Sentencing, but Can’t Own a Gun and Will Have to Turn Over DNA Sample
NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump doesn't have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York hush money conviction. A judge ended the case Friday with a sentence of an unconditional discharge, closing the case with no punishment. But unless...
US Increases Bounty to $25M on Venezuelan’s Maduro
The U.S. has raised its reward to $25 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a third six-year term, the BBC reported. The ceremony drew condemnation from international leaders and opposition figures, who accused Maduro of undermining democracy. Additional rewards...
Biden Administration Extends Temporary Status for More Than 200,000 From El Salvador for 18 Months
MIAMI — More than 200,000 Salvadorans who have lived more than two decades in the United States can legally remain another 18 months, the Department of Homeland Security said Friday in one of the Biden administration's final acts on immigration policy. In explaining its determination, DHS said that the extension...