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...
Fresno Team Makes Low-Budget Horror Flicks Look Like Multi-Million-Dollar Productions
The local independent horror film "Drive Back" was released to streaming services like Apple TV and Amazon on Friday. It was produced by Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing of Fresno-based Tremendum Pictures, the filmmakers that made the successful independent horror title "The Gallows" filmed in the Central Valley. Debuting in...
4B Movement: After the Election, a Call for Women to Swear Off Men
Following the results of Tuesday’s election, Jada Mevs, a 25-year-old living in Washington, D.C., is encouraging women to take action by signing up for a self-defense class, deleting dating apps, getting on birth control and investing in a vibrator. As a response to Donald Trump’s election as president for a...
Homeowners’ Effort to Leave Sierra Unified Ends With County Ed Rejection
In a meeting far more muted than the previous two, Fresno County education officials denied a petition from homeowners to leave Sierra Unified for Clovis Unified, which parents said would have made daily commutes easier and safer. The Fresno County Committee on School District Organization held the final meeting Thursday...
Will Terance Frazier’s Nonprofit Exit Granite Park? ‘Hell No’ He Says
Terance Frazier had a definitive response when asked if his nonprofit will vacate the Granite Park sports complex. "Hell no, I'm not giving it up. I may give up all my real estate and all my investments, but my purpose is to save these kids' lives because that's what God...
Fresno Crash Sends Pickup Into Tree, Dark Tint Cited as Cause
A serious crash unfolded on State Route 180 near the 99 interchange after a driver with extremely dark-tinted windows failed to see a pickup truck in the neighboring lane, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. Officers said that while attempting a lane change, the driver’s limited visibility led...