A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver will allow the player, who has played all season, to...
What to Know About the Fresno State Grad Who Is Trump’s Pick for Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor in his second administration, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November. Chavez-DeRemer will have to be confirmed by the Senate, which...
Trump Victory Will Lead to New Battles in California’s ‘Water Wars’
California has been lately in the business of blowing up dams. So a decision to actually raise one is big news. In a deal approved by eight water agencies as well as the federal government, the San Luis Reservoir between Gilroy and Los Banos, the fifth-largest reservoir in the state,...
Madera Man Sentenced on Firearms Charges Following Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Conviction
A Madera man previously convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach was sentenced Monday to three years and two months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Benjamin Martin, 46, was found guilty of firearms charges after a...
Community Unites at Fourth Annual One Table Fresno Event, Serving Thousands
On Saturday, Fresno Mission and the Central California Food Bank hosted their fourth annual One Table Fresno at the City Center, an event designed to bring the community together through a shared meal and critical support services. This year’s event highlighted the power of unity, as individuals from all walks...
Fresno Rain and High Sierra Snow for Now. What’s the Thanksgiving Forecast?
Fresno's rainfall for the season might climb up to about normal after this week as the region is pummeled by winter storms, National Weather Service meteorologist David Spector said Monday morning. The forecast for the Valley is 1 to 2 inches of rain from Monday through Wednesday, with heavier rainfall...
Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Lebanon as Leaders Draw Closer to Ceasefire With Hezbollah
BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 12 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in...
Special Counsel Moves to Dismiss Election Interference, Classified Documents Cases Against Trump
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors moved Monday to abandon the classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. The announcement in an appeals court filing in Florida came shortly after a similar filing was made by prosecutors...
How Did Fresno County Elections Office Mail Out Wrong Ballots?
Fresno County Election Clerk/Registrar of Voters James Kus wants elections to be perfect. He can take solace that his vote machines counted every ballot correctly. However, not every voter got the correct ballot. After a GV Wire investigation, Kus said that at least 11 voters received ballots with the Fresno...
In Haiti, a Grim Barometer: Even United Nations Workers Are Fleeing
A United Nations helicopter has been buzzing nonstop for days over Haiti, as the U.N. starts to draw down its personnel in Port-au-Prince, evacuating 14 people at a time in chopper rides. Many embassies and international aid organizations — including Doctors Without Borders, which runs some of the few functioning...