WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered," a “despicable human being" and a “narcissist,” according to excerpts from a new biography of the Senate Republican leader that will be released this month. McConnell made the remarks in private...
Fresno Unified Taxpayers Are Paying for 5 Bond Measures Already. When Will Those Taxes Expire?
Fresno Unified taxpayers are now paying taxes on five separate bond measures that were approved starting in 1995 and totaled more than $1.2 billion in bonds sold to pay for school improvements. But the cost to taxpayers has been considerably higher because of debt service costs, which includes interest and...
Katerina Is a Playful Explorer. And She Looks Cute in Her Pink Hat
Katerina is a spirited 6-month-old bundle of joy, always ready to embark on a new adventure and spread love wherever she goes. With her playful nature and affectionate demeanor, she's the perfect companion for anyone seeking a furry friend to brighten their days. Much like her siblings, Katerina is a...
Mobile Food Vendor $4K Grants Are a Success. Seventy More Available.
The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation, in partnership with Fresno County, is extending the application deadline for mobile food vendors to get $4,000 grants. The $4,000 grants have been a godsend for operators such as Carmela Flores of Botanas La Patroncita. FAHF has assisted 20 businesses with approximately $80,ooo in aid....
Police Make Arrest at a Visalia High School Following Nearby Car Wreck
A report of a potential shooter led to a lockdown at Mineral King School on Wednesday afternoon, but authorities confirmed there was no active threat, the Visalia Police Department reported. Officers responded around 3:10 p.m. following reports of a shooter on campus. They later determined that a suspect from a...
Tulare County Sweep Leads to 26 Domestic Violence Arrests
A team of 32 Tulare County Sheriff’s detectives, joined by 10 officers from other local agencies, conducted a domestic violence sweep across the county on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office. The effort was part of the 21st Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail, an event held every October in...
Where Do Richardson and Bonakdar Stand on School Bond Measures H and A?
During the GV Wire Fresno City Council District 6 debate, hosted with The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute and CMAC, candidates Nick Richardson and Roger Bonakdar outlined their stances on two significant bond measures: Fresno Unified’s Measure H and Clovis Unified’s Measure A. Both Richardson and Bonakdar expressed support for Measure...
NY Art Gallery Puts Bronze Panels Up for Sale. What Does It Have to Do With Fresno?
Downtown Fresno lovers expressed concern this week when a Fresno historian reached out to the community to establish the provenance of six bronze panels alleged to have come from the historic Helm Building. The Schoelkopf Gallery wanted to confirm the plaques done by sculptor Jacques Schnier came from the elevators...
Liam Payne, Former One Direction Member, Dies at 31 in Argentina Hotel Fall
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local officials said. Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell form the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel in the trendy...
Why Did Trump Snub ’60 Minutes’? ‘Maybe It’s Me,’ Says Scott Pelley
Why did Donald Trump drop out of the recent "60 Minutes" special dedicated to interviewing the presidential candidates? Not even 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley knows for sure. "I don't know why he pulled out. He gave some reason that didn't seem to make a whole lot of sense," Pelley...