He's sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture: diamond-encrusted watches. The Republican presidential candidate unveiled the "Official Trump Watch Collection" on Thursday. The most expensive, listed as including 122 diamonds on its bezel and available...
Memphis Man Gets Life Sentence for Killing Rapper Young Dolph
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels. Jurors deliberated for just under four hours before finding Johnson guilty...
Potential TB Exposure Linked to Fresno State, Fresno City College
The Fresno County Department of Public Health is investigating a potential tuberculosis exposure linked to Fresno State and Fresno City College, in collaboration with their student health clinics. Tuberculosis is contagious and can spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking. It's a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but also...
Gov. Newsom Signs Sen. Grove’s Bill Making Penalty for Soliciting Minors a Felony
SACRAMENTO — The penalty for soliciting and buying sex from minors under 16 will be raised to a felony under a new California law signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday. Current state laws limit the penalties for soliciting a minor to a misdemeanor charge. In addition to making...
New California Law Gives Tenants More Time to Respond to Eviction Notices
Tenants in California will have twice as much time to respond to eviction notices and potentially avoid losing their homes under a bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week. The new law comes amid a statewide housing crisis, and after a surge in evictions followed the expiration...
Valley PBS Cancels Today’s Board Meeting
The Valley PBS Board of Trustees didn't meet at noon Thursday, contrary to the online meeting schedule on the station's website. The September meeting has traditionally been the annual meeting where the station audit is presented, among other topics. Laura Goodreau, the station's membership coordinator, told GV Wire Thursday morning...
Alleged Sexual Assault by Judge Took Place at Fresno Courthouse
Retired Judge Adolfo Corona allegedly committed sexual assault at the main criminal Fresno County Superior Courthouse, a sheriff's office spokesman told GV Wire on Thursday. A grand jury indictment from July 26 was unsealed and publicly revealed in court on Monday. Corona, 65, pleaded not guilty to one felony count...
A Rent Control Proposition Is Back on the Ballot. Is Third Time the Charm?
A proposal to expand local governments' authority to enact rent control on residential properties is gaining momentum in California. While similar propositions faced defeats in past elections — losing by 19 points in 2018 and 20 points in 2020 — Proposition 33 shows signs of potential success, according to a...
Boutique Hotel Near Pismo’s? This Restaurateur Wants to Make it Happen
Restaurateur Dave Fansler says Fresno needs a boutique hotel. He thinks the plot of land beside his seafood restaurant, Pismo's, and behind Total Wine would be perfect. Now, the owner of Fansler Restaurant Group is reviving his plan for a hotel and shopping around for an operator to make that...
Did CA’s Shift to Counseling Rather Than Punishing Felons Prevent Crimes? The Data’s Sketchy
The Los Angeles Times, California's largest newspaper, has editorialized against Proposition 36, the Nov. 5 ballot measure that would increase penalties for some crimes. Prop. 36 would modify Proposition 47, the 2014 measure that reduced punishment for drug possession and other non-violent offenses. The changes are needed, bill advocates say,...