Washington — American astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of the failed 1970 mission to the moon that nearly ended in disaster but became an inspirational saga of survival and the basis for the hit movie "Apollo 13," has died at the age of 97, NASA said on Friday. Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks...
Terrible Thirst Hits Gaza With Polluted Aquifers and Broken Pipelines
Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water — a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy. Even as global attention has turned to starvation in Gaza, where after 22 months...
Marjaree Mason Center Announces Top 10 Professional Women Honorees
The Marjaree Mason Center has announced the honorees for its 42nd Annual Top Ten Professional Women Awards, celebrating women who uplift the Central Valley. These women, nominated by their peers, were selected based on their exemplary achievements, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact. A committee of four community...
How a CIA Hit on Al Qaeda Ensnared a US Citizen in Afghanistan
As a crowd looked on, uniformed Taliban surrounded the Toyota Landcruiser in which Mahmood Habibi, a naturalized U.S. citizen, sat. Other Taliban smashed open the door of his Kabul apartment, emerging later with his laptop and papers. Blindfolded in the back seat, Habibi and his driver were driven off by...
California Escalates Texas Redistricting Fight With November Ballot Measure
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...