Tulare County is experiencing an increase in whooping cough cases and is urging the community to receive vaccinations. The highly contagious bacterial disease can be spread through coughing and cause serious illness, especially in infants. People with whooping cough experience severe coughing attacks that can last for months. Infants too...
How Long Before the Navy Moves Crashed Jet Out of Buddy Mendes’ Cotton Field?
How long does it take for life to return to normal after a military jet crashes on your land? Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes would like to know the answer. The U.S. Navy F35-C Lightning II fighter jet that fell from the sky after the pilot ejected the evening of...
Sierra Unified Unveils Renovated Library in First Phase of Campus Modernization
The Sierra Unified School District has completed a major modernization of Sierra High School’s library, meeting the needs of today’s students. The improvements will enhance learning environments, bolster student safety, and update facilities, district officials said. The transformation is just one phase of the district’s modernization plans. Renovations are funded...
Madera County’s Former Sheriff-Turned-Top Exec Jay Varney Ready to Retire
The Madera County man whose public service spanned three states and four decades, eventually landing him as the county's administrative officer, says he's ready to retire. Jay Varney's last official day will be Sept. 19, he told GV Wire on Friday. After going from Chowchilla police chief to Madera County...
Jewish Groups Sponsor Bill That Would Require Standards for Teaching About Israel-Gaza War
A California bill aimed at combating rising antisemitism in schools faces mounting opposition from education organizations while Jewish advocacy groups urge its passage, highlighting deep divisions over how to address hate in classrooms. Assembly Bill 715, introduced by Assemblymembers Rick Chavez Zbur (D-Los Angeles) and Dawn Addis (D-San Luis Obispo),...
Rivian Opens EV Dealership, Service Center in Fresno. First for Central Valley
A first for hundreds of miles around the city, electric-vehicle maker Rivian has opened a service center, dealership, and demo center in Fresno. June 2 marked the first day in Fresno for the company, which formerly has its nearest service center in San Jose, said Ara Sarkisyan, service operations manager...
Trump Fires IRS Commissioner, Bessent Named Acting Head
President Donald Trump is removing Billy Long as the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will temporarily serve as acting commissioner, a White House official and a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. The New York Times, which first reported the news, said...
University of California Reviews US Government’s $1 Billion UCLA Settlement Offer
The University of California said on Friday it was reviewing a $1 billion settlement offer by President Donald Trump's administration for UCLA after the government froze hundreds of millions of dollars in funding over pro-Palestinian protests. UCLA, which is part of the University of California system, said this week the...
Trump Officials Will Not Face Contempt Over Venezuela Deportations, Appeals Court Rules
A U.S. appeals court overturned on Friday a lower court's ruling that found probable cause to hold Trump administration officials in contempt over their handling of the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants under a centuries-old wartime law. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals also ordered Washington-based U.S. District Judge...
Kounalakis Exits California Governor’s Race, Will Run for State Treasurer
A major contender to become California's next governor dropped out Friday. Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis said she will run for state treasurer instead in 2026. "The decision was not made lightly," Kounalakis posted on X. "At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California's...