The biggest super political action committee in American politics is in the middle of an unparalleled spending spree, unleashing more money on television advertising in the closing weeks of the 2024 race than the campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris combined. The group, known as Future Forward, has ascended...
Wired Wednesday: Avian Flu Hitting Valley Dairies Hard
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about the avian flu hitting central valley farms. Dairy farmers must quarantine sick cattle when they are affected and keep the cows hydrated to prevent severe symptoms. In serious cases, the infectious disease can...
Halloween Parties, Family Activities, BOO-zey Events Provide Treats for the Valley
Halloween is just around the corner, bringing a weekend full of tricks and treats for all ages. Country music star Ashley McBryde and the Latin band Los Lobos will headline local music events. Fresnoween returns to Chukchansi Park for the biggest Halloween party of the year. Woodward Park will host...
Does CalPERS Have No Shame? It Invests Millions in Azerbaijan, a Country as Brutal as North Korea
I remember it like yesterday: Thanksgiving, 1982, and my maternal grandfather raising a glass to honor “Duke,” George Deukmejian, California’s newly elected Armenian governor. Then, in 1986, glasses were raised in South Africa as Deukmejian directed California to reallocate its investments from South Africa due to its oppressive Apartheid system....
Big Tech’s Energy Needs Mean Nuclear Power Is Getting a Fresh Look From Electricity Providers
NEW YORK — Nuclear power is garnering renewed attention amid growing demand for power and cleaner energy. The power source has seen a resurgence as nations focus on reducing emissions in an effort to combat climate change. At the same time, the technology sector's energy needs are growing in the...
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Drifts Around Its Records as the US Economy Keeps Humming
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting around their records Thursday following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher in afternoon trading and flirting with its record set early this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was adding 119 points, or...
Fresno City Council Candidates Richardson and Bonakdar Discuss Rent Control, Prop 33
Fresno City Council District 6 candidates Nick Richardson and Roger Bonakdar discussed Proposition 33 during their debate on Monday. Watch the full debate here.
Hunger Experts Say the Risk of Famine in Gaza Remains High
The Gaza Strip is still at risk of famine more than a year into the Israel-Hamas war, even as the number of people facing the most extreme level of hunger has declined in recent months, the international authority on hunger crises said Thursday. The findings come after the United States...
Disney Debuts Lightning Lane Premier Pass This Month, Some Guests May Have Sticker Shock
ANAHEIM - The Walt Disney Co. is set to pilot a new pass for guests to get on rides faster at its domestic theme parks, but the cost might be a bit out of reach for some people. Disney said Wednesday that its Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which will be...
LeBron and Bronny Prepare for Historic Family Pairing, Lakers Shrug off the Critics
EL SEGUNDO — LeBron James gets to end every practice these days by shooting hoops with his son. When the Los Angeles Lakers cool down with small-group shooting sessions after workouts at their training complex, the top scorer in NBA history and 20-year-old Bronny James take turns putting up dozens...