Opinion by Nicholas Kristof on Oct. 5, 2024. When Israel defied America’s appeals for restraint by invading Lebanon a few days ago, a reporter asked President Joe Biden if he was comfortable with what had unfolded. “I’m comfortable with them stopping,” Biden replied plaintively. “We should have a cease-fire now.”...
How Israel Could Retaliate Against Iran
Iran and Israel avoided direct confrontation for years, fighting a shadow war of secret sabotage and assassinations. But the two countries are now moving closer to open conflict, after Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon and Iran’s ballistic missile barrage on Israel, its second in less than six months. Israel seems...
Fresno’s Whole Vine Festival: A Grapeful Celebration of Agriculture
The Whole Vine Festival, a two-day celebration of the San Joaquin Valley's agriculture, art, and community, is set to return on Oct. 19-20 at Fresno State. The event expects to draw over 5,000 attendees, showcasing the significance of local agriculture while providing a platform for artists, musicians, and food vendors....
Verdugo’s Go-Ahead Single and Acrobatic Catch Lift Yankees Over Royals in ALDS Opener
NEW YORK — Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and saved at least one run with a sliding catch along the left-field line, boosting the New York Yankees over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener. New York's Gleyber...
Ohtani Hits Tying 3-Run Homer in Playoff Debut for the Dodgers in NLDS Win
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani rewrote the record book during his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, he's getting a chance to make more history in his highly anticipated playoff debut. Ohtani hit a tying, three-run homer with two outs in the second inning to help Los Angeles...
Fresno State’s Water Institute Teams with Nonprofit to Study on-Farm Recharge
The California Water Institute at Fresno State announces its first formal partnership with Sustainable Conservation on a $498,423 grant-funded project from the California Department of Food and Agriculture aimed at enhancing aquifer replenishment in the San Joaquin Valley. “The California Water Institute has engaged in several activities with Sustainable Conservation...
Fresno City Council District 6 Debate Set for Oct. 14
GV Wire will host a debate for the open Fresno City Council District seat on Monday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. Candidates Roger Bonakdar, an attorney, and Nick Richardson, a safety consultant, will participate in the debate, moderated by Blake Zante, executive director of The Maddy Institute. The event is...
Russia Urges Citizens to Leave Israel as Tensions with Hezbollah Escalate
Russia has advised its citizens to leave Israel amid rising tensions with Hezbollah and Iran, reports Newsweek. Moscow's ambassador to Tel Aviv, Anatoly Viktorov, urged Russian nationals to depart without delay. "As for the current extreme aggravation, we reinforce this recommendation [not to visit Israel] and suggest that those citizens...
Taxpayers in 24 States Will Be Able to File Their Returns Directly With the IRS in 2025
WASHINGTON — The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free. The federal tax collector's Direct File program, which allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software, will be open...
California Collects Millions in Stolen Wages, but Can’t Find Many Workers to Pay Them
Nearly a year after California settled a major wage theft case with The Cheesecake Factory, most of the money hasn't reached the workers, underscoring the state's challenges in helping employees get back pay. Only 42 of the former janitors who worked for the restaurant chain's contractors have received their cut...