California's governor said on Friday he will ask voters to approve a ballot measure in November redrawing the state's congressional map in a way likely to create five more Democratic seats, escalating a redistricting war with the Republican-led state of Texas and President Donald Trump. Texas Republicans have drawn a...
White House to Hold Press Conference on Crime in DC on Monday, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said a press conference will be held at the White House on Monday to address the crime in Washington, D.C. "On Monday a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C. It has become one of the...
Tulare County Recommends Vaccination as Whooping Cough Cases Rise
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...