From student to scholar to professor and department chair, Dr. Kara Zografos’ history with Fresno State dates back nearly 20 years. Now she will usher in a new era as dean of the College of Health and Human Services at Fresno State. She has served as interim dean of the...
Who Is Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Congressman Donald Trump Picked to Serve as AG?
In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist who has been seen as divisive even within his own party. Not one of the top names seen as a likely pick for the job, Gaetz's selection was first pushed out...
The Key Races to Watch: Nov. 13 Update
Several races have been decided, but others in the Central Valley are still too close to call. GV Wire continues to track local candidates and bond measures as results come in. Follow GV Wire for the latest updates.
Feds Agree to Raise San Luis Reservoir: More Water for Farmers, Communities, Wetlands
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Wednesday announced an agreement with the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority to raise the nation's largest off-stream reservoir, increasing its capacity more than 6%. A news release from the water authority said the additional 130,000-acre-foot capacity at the San Luis Reservoir will provide water...
Wired Wednesday: What Impact Does Deportation Have on the Central Valley?
GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about the deportation of illegal and undocumented individuals currently in the U.S. McEwen outlines the different appointments that, President-Elect Donald Trump has announced, will guide the deportation process. Watch the segment above...
How Will Election Winners Bredefeld and Chavez Fit in as Supervisors?
Garry Bredefeld and Luis Chavez upended two incumbents to join the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Bredefeld leads Steve Brandau with 54% of the vote in District 2; Chavez leads Sal Quintero with 56% of the vote. The two take their seats Jan. 6 at noon (the first Monday of...
California Senate Leader Calls Union ‘Morally Bankrupt’ for Opposing a Vulnerable Democrat
California's top Senate Democrat called a prominent labor union "morally bankrupt" after it spent more than $1 million to oppose the state's most vulnerable Democratic senator in a tight race that could put a Republican in his seat. The union apparently spent the money against Sen. Josh Newman of Fullerton...
R&B Concerts, Comedy, & Worship Take Center Stage This Weekend
Can't go wrong with the variety of events to choose from this weekend. Keyshia Cole and Brian McKnight will provide soul hits for those looking for a romantic night out. Tower Theatre is the place to watch viral sensation Nate Jackson's comedy or celebrate the anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece...
Speaker Mike Johnson Wins GOP Nomination to Remain in Job, Faces Full House Vote in New Year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to remain as House speaker, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year. While Johnson has no serious challenger, he faces dissent within...
ICE Immediately Moves to Bolster Surveillance of Illegal Immigrants After Trump Win
Immigration and Customs Enforcement wasted no time in preparing for a potential expansion of its surveillance capabilities following Donald Trump's election victory last week. Just hours after the results were announced, ICE issued a notice seeking proposals from companies to enhance its monitoring system for non-citizens awaiting immigration hearings or...