Gov. Gavin Newson's Office said President-elect Donald Trump's water restoration declaration is "pure fiction" in a response to Trump's Truth Social post Wednesday morning. In a statement, Trump accused Newsom of neglecting a necessary action to address the state's environmental and fire-related issues. However, Izzy Gardon, director of communications for ...
Chaos Reigns at Fresno GOP as Two Leaders Are Voted In
Elizabeth Kolstad retained her position as chair of the Fresno County Republican Party by one vote. Or did she? The Fresno County Republican Party held a meeting Tuesday night at party headquarters to vote on leadership. Kolstad apparently won the vote for a second two-year term as chair, 15-14. However,...
Wired Wednesday: Garry Bredefeld Reveals 9 Goals On First Day as Supervisor
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about the two newest members to join the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Luis Chavez and Garry Bredefeld were both sworn in and gave their opening remarks to the public on Tuesday. Bredefeld outlined...
Pacific Palisades Fire Is Most Destructive in LA History
Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke. Thousands of firefighters were battling at least three separate blazes on Wednesday, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena. Here's the latest:...
Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Dies in On-Duty Traffic Accident
Deputy Timothy Corlew of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office died on Wednesday following a traffic accident while on duty, Sheriff Chad Bianco announced in a statement. The deputy, assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station, was involved in the crash while responding to a call. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office...
Italian Journalist Freed From Detention in Iran, Returns Home
ROME — An Italian journalist detained in Iran for three weeks was freed Wednesday and returned home, after her fate had become intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer arrested in Italy and wanted by the United States. A plane carrying Cecilia Sala, 29, landed at Rome's Ciampino airport, where...
Fresno’s Municipal Makeover: 13 Changes Made in 2024
Fresno saw big changes in 2024 as the city updated its municipal laws. From bringing back car culture to setting controversial rules for street vendors, there’s a lot to unpack about how the city is reshaping its streets and spaces. Here are some that you may find interesting: 1: Bringing...
ALS Sidelined This Israeli TV Journalist. AI Is Helping Him Make a Comeback
JERUSALEM — When a renowned Israeli TV journalist lost his ability to speak clearly because of ALS, he thought his career might be over. But now, using artificial-intelligence software that can recreate his widely recognized gravelly voice, Moshe Nussbaum — known to generations of viewers simply as "Nussi" — is...
Justice Department Plans Partial Release of Special Counsel’s Trump Report
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department said Wednesday that it intends to release special counsel Jack Smith's findings on Donald Trump's efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but will keep under wraps for now the rest of the report focused on the president-elect's hoarding of classified documents...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Holds Steadier After Tuesday’s Slide
NEW YORK — Wall Street is holding firmer on Wednesday, and U.S. stocks are drifting between small losses and gains a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up worries that inflation and interest rates may remain higher than expected. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% in afternoon trading following...