In the enchanting world of feline friends, there's a special place for 1-year-old Petunia — a curious little piggy with a heart as playful as her spirit is adventurous. This sweet soul, lovingly nicknamed by her foster mom, is a testament to the joy that unfolds when curiosity meets a...
Assembly Candidates Tangipa and Radanovich Discuss Raising Taxes on High-Income Earners
California Assembly District 8 candidates David Tangipa and George Radanovich discussed their thoughts on raising taxes on high-income earners at GV Wire's debate on Monday. Watch the full debate here.
Fresno Unified Trustee Candidate Emma Villa Explains Why She’s Running
Emma Villa, a longtime resident of Fresno High Area 5, has more than 20 years of experience in K-12 education. As an educator and administrator, she has worked with diverse student populations, focusing on improving literacy and math outcomes. Villa, who holds a master’s in education and administrative credentials, shared...
How Big a Punch Do Social Justice Groups Pack on Fresno Business, Housing, and Roads?
In a 2023 video celebrating its 10th anniversary, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability spoke about the need to protect neglected communities. "There is a really deeply entrenched culture of decision-making that absolutely does not believe that advocates, that residents, that communities of color deserve a seat at the table,...
New First 5 California Initiative Encourages Dads to Get More Involved with Their Kids
First 5 California has launched a new campaign to highlight how fathers' engagement with their children boosts their well-being. The "Strong Starts Father Focused Initiative" was announced in a webinar Wednesday morning conducted by First 5 California, which is dedicated to giving young children and their families access to education,...
Fresno County Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal DUI Crash
The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office charged Jesus Zeferino, 24, of Reedley, with multiple felony counts on Tuesday following a DUI crash in Orange Cove that claimed the life of Eli Lopez, 27, of Kingsburg, on Friday night. Zeferino faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving with a blood...
Worried About Losing Your House in a Title Scam? Free Fresno County Program Offers Help
Title fraud can be financially devastating for homeowners, says Fresno County Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos about a scam sweeping the United States. But a new program from the offices of Dictos and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp is available to help protect property owners. The Fresno County Property Owners Protection Alert warns...
Chowchilla Prison Inmates Swap Prison Garb for College Caps and Gowns in Emotional Graduation
Inmates at Valley State Prison dressed in something other than prison uniforms last Friday — they wore caps and gowns. Nearly two dozen of them moved tassels that hung from their caps from one side to the other, and became the first class in a new Fresno State program to...
Fresno’s Pre-Halloween Treats: Black-Out Football Battle, Hot Girls Party, Macabre Comedy
Halloween is knocking on our door and there are many eventful treats for kids and adults this weekend. Haunted based festivities are going on at Chukchansi Park, The Standard, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, The Pines Resort in Bass Lake, and other venues. Prepare yourself for a terrifying story time session from...
Southern California Politician Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme
LOS ANGELES — The federal money was supposed to feed seniors and people with disabilities in Southern California who were stuck at home and especially vulnerable to COVID-19. Instead, Supervisor Andrew Do figured out how to funnel more than $550,000 to himself and his family through a charity in Orange...