A Nov. 7 report from the Legislative Analyst's Office looking back at UC Merced's first 20 years finds that the campus in several respects contrasts the rest of the University of California system. The report also tracks mixed progress toward improving the San Joaquin Valley region's educational and economic outcomes....
Climate Change Could Bring Disaster or Solutions to San Joaquin Valley
A projected increase in the kind of "atmospheric river" type storms California experienced in the historic 2023 water year could be disastrous for the San Joaquin Valley – or its salvation. The difference depends on whether locals can adapt to the coming changes by absorbing the intermittent deluges and storing...
Tiger Lily Is a Spirited Explorer Ready to Capture Your Heart
Introducing Tiger Lily, the spirited 6-month-old explorer who is always ready for an adventure! This beautiful kitten has a furry gray coat with striking black stripes and captivating gray-blue eyes. Tiger Lily is a bundle of energy, always on the go with her sister Sunny, exploring every nook and cranny...
Fresno Symposium to Focus on Water’s Impact on Farmland Values
Access to a reliable water supply can make or break an agricultural investment, especially in the San Joaquin Valley where aquifers are coming under intense scrutiny from state and local agencies. Without at least two sources of water, farms and ranches throughout the San Joaquin Valley are quickly losing their...
Why Trump’s Deportations Will Drive Up Your Grocery Bill
Opinion by Paul Krugman on Nov. 11, 2024. For the past few years, over and over, voters have told pollsters and pundits that they’re hopping mad about inflation. Well, we just elected a president who, if he follows through on two of his central campaign promises — across-the-board tariffs and...
Republicans Win 218 US House Seats, Giving Donald Trump and the Party Control of Government
WASHINGTON — Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. A House Republican victory in Arizona, alongside a win in slow-counting California earlier Wednesday, gave the GOP the 218 House victories...
Fresno State Alum Is New Dean of Health and Human Services College
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...