Los Banos voters spoke at the ballot box Tuesday, and their message clearly appears to be a desire for change. Case in point, the incumbent mayor is currently dead last in a three candidate race. Plus, two council members appear to be on the losing side of a recall effort....
Wink, the Sweet One-Eyed Pup, Seeks a Forever Family
Meet Wink — a one-eyed puppy with a boundless spirit, a curious mind, and a knack for mischief. This little charmer, who’s as comfortable curling up for a snuggle as he is dashing through the yard with the cutest zoomies, is ready to find a forever home. Wink may still...
The Vance Walberg Era of Bulldog Basketball Begins With a Win Over Sac State
The Vance Walberg era of Fresno State men’s basketball kicked off with a victory, as the Bulldogs defeated Sacramento State 64-57 in their season opener Friday night at the Save Mart Center. A strong Red Wave crowd was on hand to witness Walberg’s debut win as head coach. Fresno State...
What’s the Standard Deduction? An Expert Explains How It Simplifies Tax Filing and Saves Most Americans Money
Filing taxes can be daunting, but understanding your options for reducing your taxable income can help make it easier and save you money. U.S. taxpayers have two main options for reducing their taxable income: taking the standard deduction or itemizing deductions. The standard deduction is a fixed amount that everyone...
Millions Face Health Insurance Crisis as Trump Win Threatens ACA Subsidies
Millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies following Donald Trump's election victory and Republican gains in Congress. The subsidies, set to expire in 2025, were part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan and expanded assistance for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance purchases. Chris Meekins, a health policy analyst at...
Newsom Uses a Stunt to Position Himself as a Leader of Anti-Trump Resistance
Two days after the nation's voters gave Donald Trump another term as president, Gov. Gavin Newsom staged a publicity stunt to position California — and presumably himself — as the epicenter of resistance. Newsom called a special session of the Legislature, to run concurrently with the regular legislative session that...
CA Legislature Sets Record for Women in Office and Could See Historic Gender Parity
California's state Senate will be at least 50% women for the first time in history and, depending on a few undecided races, the state Legislature overall could reach gender parity for the first time. "What is a milestone like gender parity for, if not a moment like this?" said Susannah...
Trump to Target Iran’s Oil Trade in Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign
President-elect Donald Trump is set to revive his "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, according to officials familiar with his plans. The renewed strategy aims to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and support for militant groups in the region. Trump's approach is likely influenced by recent revelations of an Iranian plot to...
Over 2,500 Central Unified Students Receive Spirit Sweaters at 20th Annual ‘Warm for Winter’
The Foundation for Central Schools hosted its 20th annual Warm for Winter event on Friday at Houghton-Kearney K-8 School. They provided over 2,500 students across Central Unified School District with new spirit sweaters to help them stay warm during the upcoming winter months. The sweaters were distributed to students at...
Fresno Police Arrest Gang Members in Shooting Involving 7-Month-Old
Two gang members were arrested Wednesday in connection with an attempted homicide involving a 7-month-old child during a shooting in southwest Fresno on Oct. 24, the Fresno Police Department told GV Wire on Friday. The operation, led by the Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium with support from the California Department...