In the days after President Donald Trump launched U.S. forces in an attack against Iran, support for the strikes is far lower than what it has been at the beginnings of previous foreign conflicts. So far, polls have found that most Americans oppose the Iran attacks. Support ranges from 27%...
Democratic States Sue Over Trump Demand That Colleges Provide Race Data
Several states sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its mandate that colleges share with the federal government detailed student and admissions data, which the government has said is meant to ensure schools are not using racial preferences. The Trump administration announced in August that schools would be required to report...
Trump to Invoke Emergency Law for California Oil Producer Sable, Bloomberg News Reports
President Donald Trump plans to invoke emergency law for Sable Offshore as it looks to restart production from a cluster of offshore platforms in California, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Shares of Sable rose 16.3% to $16.75 in afternoon trading. Trump is preparing...
Pain at the Pumps Will Ease in a Month or Two, Billionaire Catsimatidis Says
Consumers will get relief from the rapid increases in fuel prices at the pumps in a month or two, John Catsimatidis, the billionaire owner of a Pennsylvania refinery and New York supermarket chains, told Reuters in an interview on Tuesday. Supply disruptions caused by the Israel-U.S. war with Iran have...
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Haitian Protected Status
President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to intervene in its effort to strip humanitarian deportation protections from more than 350,000 Haitians living in the United States despite persistent violence in Haiti that has displaced more than a million people. The Justice Department in an emergency...
Fresno County Gets $10.1 Million in Homeless Funding
With Fresno County now administering the coordinated homeless response for the region, the state has awarded $10.1 million to help reduce unsheltered homelessness. In 2025, Fresno County supervisors approved an agreement bringing management of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care under the county umbrella. The continuum, made up of several...
Wired Wednesday: The Iranian-American Perspective, Hear from Darius Assemi
GV Wire publisher Darius Assemi talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about the Iran War and the Iranian-American perspective. For some, the war is not just a geopolitical story. It’s about family, identity, and the place once called home.
Wall Street Slips as Escalating War in Iran Sours Risk Appetite
Wall Street stocks moved lower on Wednesday as markets largely looked past a tame inflation report, focusing instead on intensifying hostilities and mounting repercussions related to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trade was choppy for much of the session as investors were caught in a tug-of-war between oil supply concerns....
FBI Warns California Could Be Target of Iran-Backed Drone Attacks
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was not worried about Iran-backed attacks on U.S. soil, as the FBI warned of Iranian drones potentially striking the U.S. West Coast, ABC News reported. The U.S. and Israel carried out strikes on Iran nearly two weeks ago, launching the Gulf region into...
Which Fresno Area Schools Earned California’s ‘Distinguished’ Honor?
California has revealed its list of 2026 Distinguished Schools, continuing a tradition that recognizes exceptional schools across the state. This year’s list includes several familiar sites belonging to Fresno Unified, Kings Canyon Joint Unified, Clovis Unified, and Sanger Unified. “It is my pleasure to honor and recognize these schools for...