WASHINGTON — After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time, striding in with a grin after a strong monthly jobs report and the temporary settlement of a strike by ports workers. The...
Big Money Rolling in from Commercial Builders for Local School Bond Measure Campaigns
Nearly $1.2 million has been raised so far this year by committees in support of six Fresno-area school and community college bond measures, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission. Measures A, H, M, Q, U, and X will be on the ballot in their...
Behind the Scenes at Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s Sea Lion Cove: A Flipper-tastic Adventure
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo? Fresno Chaffee Zoo's "Fun with Flippers" encounter offers visitors a unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of sea lions and seals. Saramae Parker, a behind-the-scenes interpreter at the zoo, explains, "My role here is to take guests...
Clovis Daytime Burglary: 2 Suspects Arrested, 1 at Large
Quick action from a resident and local police led to the arrest of two burglary suspects Thursday afternoon in Clovis, the Clovis Police Department said in a news release. At approximately 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, a resident near Peach and Nees avenues reported observing two unknown individuals breaking into their...
Trump Stalled California Wildfire Aid? Ex-Aide Reveals Political Motive
Former President Donald Trump's approach to disaster relief was often influenced by political considerations, according to E&E News. Mark Harvey, Trump's former senior director for resilience policy, disclosed that Trump initially refused to approve disaster aid for California after the 2018 wildfires due to the state's Democratic leanings. "We went...
Costa Bill Opens Grants for Heavy Manufacturers to Start Using Hydrogen
A bill amendment from Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) would begin the process of demonstrating hydrogen in heavy manufacturing. Experts say hydrogen has the energy potential to power steel, glass, chemical, and fuel manufacturing in a more reliable way than solar or wind and in a cleaner way than coal. The...
Watch: Fresno County Supervisor District 3 Debate
GV Wire hosted a debate at CMAC, Fresno’s Community Media Access Collaborative between incumbent Fresno County Supervisor Sal Quintero and challenger Luis Chavez, a Fresno City Councilmember, for the District 3 supervisorial seat on Thursday, Oct. 3. Campaign Funding So far in 2024, Chavez has raised approximately $168,987.77, while Quintero...
Solar Flares May Cause Faint Auroras Across Top of Northern Hemisphere
NEW YORK — Solar storms may cause faint northern lights across fringes of the northern United States over the weekend as forecasters monitor for possible disruptions to power and communications. The sun's magnetic field is currently at the peak of its 11-year cycle, making solar storms and northern lights more...
Former County Sheriff Has Been Appointed to Lead the Los Angeles Police Force
LOS ANGELES — Former LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell will lead the Los Angeles Police Department, taking charge of the force of nearly 9,000 officers as discontent grows among the city's residents over public safety even as violent crime numbers drop, the mayor announced Friday. Mayor Karen Bass, who had...
Israeli Airstrikes Rock Southern Suburbs of Beirut and Cut Off a Key Crossing Into Syria
BEIRUT — Israel carried out another series of punishing airstrikes Friday, hitting suburban Beirut and cutting off the main border crossing between Lebanon and Syria for tens of thousands of people fleeing the Israeli bombardment of the Hezbollah militant group. The overnight blasts in Beirut's southern suburbs sent huge plumes...