NEW YORK — The WNBA looks promising heading into the offseason after a banner year with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York. Soon after the confetti stopped falling on the sellout crowd at Barclays Center following Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, the league and its...
NBA Probes Joel Embiid’s Absence From 76ers’ Season Opener
The NBA is investigating why Philadelphia center Joel Embiid did not play in the team's nationally televised season opener against Milwaukee. The league confirmed the investigation on Thursday. It was opened as part of the NBA's player participation policy that went into effect last season. NBA's Player Participation Policy Triggers...
Boeing Workers Resoundingly Reject New Contract and Extend Strike
SEATTLE — Boeing’s largest union rejected a tentative labor contract Wednesday by a wide margin, extending a damaging strike and adding to the mounting financial problems facing the company, which hours earlier had reported a $6.1 billion loss. The contract, the second that workers have voted down, was opposed by...
Clovis Man Arrested in Connection With Armed Robbery
Victor Vargas, 24, of Clovis was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with an armed robbery at a local massage parlor, the Clovis Police Department said in a statement. Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the area of Shaw and Dewitt avenues, where witnesses said an adult male...
Her Name Is Petunia, but Don’t Be Fooled by Her Porcine Nomenclature
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...