Henry Ellard Jr., 39, son of former NFL star and Fresno State Bulldog Henry Ellard Sr., admitted Wednesday to defrauding the government of $144,000 in COVID-19 relief funds intended for struggling businesses, the Department of Justice announced. Ellard Jr. admitted he falsely claimed his business, Baptiste Ellard LLC, had 10...
Wired Wednesday – Hikers, Off-Roaders React to Proposed Change to Sierra National Forest
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about the new "Range of Light" monument being proposed in the Central Valley. This proposal would designate a large piece of land between Yosemite and Sequoia into a national monument, affecting millions of visitors...
Black Women Notch Historic Senate Wins in an Election Year Defined by Potential Firsts
WASHINGTON — Voters for the first time elected two Black women to serve simultaneously in the Senate and sent an openly transgender lawmaker to Congress on Tuesday. They're among historic choices in nearly a dozen races showing Americans opting for more diverse representation, even as Vice President Kamala Harris lost...
Harris Calls President-Elect Trump to Congratulate Him on Win
Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win...
Democrats Hoped Harris Would Rescue Them. On Wednesday, She Called Trump to Concede
WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the election and congratulate him on his victory, according to a senior adviser to the vice president. The aide, who declined to be identified discussing a private conversation, said Harris talked about the need for a peaceful transfer...
Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Are for Sale Nearly 2 Decades After They Were Stolen
DALLAS — A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels. Online bidding has started and will continue through Dec. 7, Heritage Auctions...
Costa, Duarte Races Too Close to Call. Valadao Pulls Away
Some of the most closely watched congressional races are taking place in the Central Valley. But one seat considered safe by Democrats appears in play as further north, the dust is still settling for a Republican seat. Slightly more than 1,000 votes separate Republican challenger Michael Maher from incumbent Jim...
Abortion Rights Advocates Win in 7 States and Clear Way to Overturn Missouri Ban but Lose in 3
WASHINGTON — Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional amendments, leaving bans in place. Abortion rights amendments also passed in Arizona, Colorado, Maryland...
Disgruntled Fired Employee Kills Two Workers at Chicago’s Navy Pier, Police Say
CHICAGO — A man who was recently fired from his job at Navy Pier returned to the Chicago tourist attraction and killed two workers before fleeing, police said. The attack happened Tuesday afternoon after the fired worker gained access to an office space near a loading dock at Navy Pier,...
Powerful Winds and Low Humidity Raise Wildfire Risk Across California as Blaze Erupts Near Malibu
LOS ANGELES — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that caused humidity levels to drop and prompted forecasters to warn of the potential for "extreme and life-threatening" wildfires. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews scrambled to contain a small blaze fed by erratic gusts that pushed flames through dry...