WASHINGTON — The top two Republican lawmakers who lead the Pentagon's oversight committees in the U.S. Congress issued a rare joint statement on Wednesday slamming the Trump's administration's decision to reduce the number of troops in Romania. The United States plans to cut the number of troops on Europe's eastern...
Which Fresno Businesses Will Be Taxed More?
What appears to be a last-minute change to the city of Fresno's future tax on development exempts grocery stores from a potential million-dollar assessment. While the exemption — potentially critical to curing Fresno's "food deserts" — does not appear in any city documents searched by GV Wire, city spokesperson Sontaya...
Food Benefits at Risk as Government Shutdown Continues
An estimated 5 million Californians are at risk of losing federally-funded food benefits through CalFresh, the state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The federal government shutdown, now in its 28th day, brings families who rely on CalFresh one day closer to losing what, for many,...
Clovis Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle
A 55-year-old Clovis woman was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Clovis Avenue, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. The collision occurred just after 9:30 p.m. near Griffith Way, south of Ashlan Avenue. First responders attempted life-saving efforts, but the pedestrian, identified by...
Faith Leaders Hold Fresno Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Families
Clergy and community members gathered in prayer to show unity and support for immigrants affected by ICE detentions. The vigil prayer took place in downtown Fresno at the ICE facility on Tuesday. Faith in the Valley was the main organizer for the event. Speakers emphasized solidarity, compassion, and the need...
Tesla CEO Musk’s Partisan Politics Cost Automaker Over 1 Million EV Sales, Report Shows
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's polarizing political actions since acquiring Twitter, later rebranded X, in 2022 dramatically hurt the automaker's U.S. sales, underscoring how deeply its fortunes are intertwined with the billionaire's persona. The findings quantify for the first time how the political actions of the world's wealthiest person — including...
Want to Track Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot? This Is How to Do It.
California voters can track their vote-by-mail ballots at every step through the Where’s My Ballot? tool. Powered by BallotTrax and overseen by the secretary of state's office, the system provides updates on when ballots are mailed, received, and counted. Voters can sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov using their name, date of...
Don’t Tear Down the Fresno People Working to Lift Our Kids Up
I’m not here to point fingers or call anyone out. We all want our kids to thrive, and none of us get everything right. But I’ve seen firsthand how quickly negativity spreads when something new comes along, especially something bold enough to challenge a system that has been failing our...
Mail Fraud Charges Added to Bobby Salazar’s Arson Case
Fresno restaurant owner Bobby Salazar now faces federal mail fraud charges in addition to two counts of arson for a 2024 fire that destroyed one of his Fresno restaurants. A federal grand jury returned a six-count felony indictment Oct. 23. The charges include two counts of arson that Salazar previously...
Federal Shutdown Could Cost US Economy up to $14 Billion
The federal government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy between $7 billion and $14 billion, shaving up to 2% from gross domestic product in the fourth quarter due to the lapse in government spending, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday. The partial shutdown was in its 29th day...