Three men were arrested after a shooting at a large party in Yettem early Saturday morning, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred just before midnight in the 38700 Block of Road 144, where deputies responded to reports of gunfire. Deputies said they heard additional shots and...
Dodger Stadium Fans Toss Balls and Trash on Field, Interrupt Padres’ Win That Evens NLDS
LOS ANGELES — Fans threw baseballs in the direction of San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar and then tossed trash that caused a lengthy delay before the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 on Sunday night to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece. Yu Darvish limited...
Biden Sought Peace but Facilitated War
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...