The Madera County Sheriff's Office ordered the mandatory evacuation of Bass Lake and the surrounding areas on Monday afternoon. "This includes Everything south and east along Road 222 and Road 274 into North Fork. Everything south and east of Road 223 and Road 426 is also under mandatory evacuation," the...
Rapidly Growing Creek Fire Forces Evacuation of North Fork
The Madera County mountain community of North Fork was ordered to evacuate at 2 p.m. on Monday as winds fanned the growth of the Creek Fire. #CreekFire mandatory evacuation orders being issued for the town of North Fork. — Madera Co. Sheriff (@MaderaSheriff) September 7, 2020 North Fork is about...
Toxic Algae Warnings Issued for 2 Valley Waterways Ahead of Hot Weekend
State water officials are urging caution around two Merced county waterways this weekend over possible toxic algae blooms that can be harmful to people and pets. In some cases, toxic algae exposure can lead to death. The Department of Water Resources issued algae advisories on Friday for San Luis Reservoir...
Unfiltered: COVID 19, Education and Health
Join GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi, Fresno City Councilman Mike Karbassi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau for a live discussion with special guests: Fresno City Councilman and Clinical Psychologist Garry Bredefeld, Clovis Unified Trustee Dr. Steven G. Fogg, and Chief of Emergency Medicine Dr. James Comes.
Porterville Man Released on $0 Bail Gets 56 Months in Prison
Prison bars will finally contain 50-year-old Paul Bella of Porterville. In April, while out of jail and awaiting sentencing for carrying a stabbing weapon and other charges from last year, he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest. After being freed on $0 bail, Bella then threw pliers...
Biden Slight Favorite, but Nine States Will Determine Outcome
According to the mathematicians at fivethirtyeight.com, Democrat Joe Biden is slightly favored to defeat President Donald Trump in November. In 40,000 simulations based on current polling run by fivethirtyeight.com, Biden wins 69% of the time. Nine States Will Decide Electoral College Outcome However, as of today, November's outcome hinges on what happens in...
Scorching Valley Labor Day Forecast Renews Wildfire Concerns
After an August that delivered record-breaking temperatures, September also will be a scorcher for Valley residents, forecasters say. Based on National Weather Service Hanford data, August had produced 18 days with triple-digit temperatures heading into Monday. Among them: 112 degrees on Aug. 16, which bettered the mark of 110 set...
Ramirez Does Enough to Stay on Course for Mega-Fight
Jose Ramirez wasn't his usual impressive self, but he did enough Saturday night in Las Vegas to remain in position for a mega-fight against Scotland's Josh Taylor. Ramirez successfully defended his WBC and WBO 140-pound world championship belts with a 12-round majority decision over Viktor Postol at the MGM Grand...
Pandemic Losses Force Fresno Bee Out of Bitwise Building
Seven months after announcing its move into Bitwise's historic downtown building with great fanfare, The Fresno Bee is vacating the premises. The Bee's publisher, Tim Ritchey, announced the decision Friday. He cited the impact of the coronavirus on the newspaper's finances as a reason for the exit. "For now, this change...
Merced’s World Champion Sandwich Maker Adds to Her Legend
Two-time World Sandwich champion Kelli Fairchild-Cochran has added to her culinary laurels. The Merced caterer finished fourth at "Final Table: Indy" this month, winning $2,000. The Indianapolis competition hosted by World Food Championships was filmed for a one-hour television special airing Oct. 3 on Cooking Channel. She Won WFC's Main...