Contributed by Valley Children's Healthcare MADERA — The estate of LeRoy A. Giannini has donated nearly $9 million to Valley Children’s, in honor of LeRoy’s parents, Ruth E. and LeRoy G. Giannini. This is the largest single estate gift in the organization’s history. “This is a truly remarkable day for...
Heat Wave Is Over, Get Ready for a Run in the 80s
Are you ready for a cooldown? After back-to-back days with 105-degree temperatures, Fresno is expected to drop to an afternoon high of 96 degrees Friday. And the National Weather Service Hanford forecast calls for high temperatures in the 80s Saturday through Tuesday, with lows in the 60s. However, the cooler...
Farmersville Man Gets Third Strike Life Sentence for Trying to Kill Wife
A 44-year-old Farmersville man received a life sentence Tuesday for attempting to kill his wife last year. A Tulare County jury previously found Randy Scroggins guilty of attempted murder and other felonies on Dec. 13, 2019. The "third strike" conviction resulted in Tuesday's sentence of 81 years-to-life in prison. Scroggins'...
‘Happy’ Customers Stream Back to Fashion Fair
Take a tour of the Fashion Fair reopening Tuesday morning with GV Wire's Jamie Ouverson in the video above. Brian Malony, the mall's senior marketing manager, said that 50 to 55 of the 140 stores opened Tuesday and he expects more to open daily. The mall, Malony said, is strictly...
‘Fresno, Out!’ Basketball Video Seen by Millions on Twitter
A smack-talking playground basketball player who says he's 59 years old is one of the hottest things on sports social media this week. "I told you I'm no joke," he says after surprising a group of players with his play. Not only does he block two dunk attempts by much...
Kevin McCarthy Yanks Support of Valley House Candidate Howze
Ted Howze's campaign to unseat 10th District Democratic Congressman Josh Harder of Turlock was dealt a severe blow Tuesday by the House leader of Howze's party. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy rescinded his support for Howze over derogatory online posts about Muslims and Hillary Clinton that the candidate says he did...
Three Days of Heat Will Bake Fresno. Don’t Risk Your Health.
The near-record heat baking Fresno and other Valley cities today through Thursday is actually a double-whammy. Not only will afternoon highs be 15 to 20 degrees about what is customary for late May, but the sudden sizzle doesn't allow time for people to get accustomed to the triple-digit heat. So,...
City Has 14,000 Free Masks for Fresno Small Businesses
Small businesses in the city of Fresno needing masks for employees and customers can get them free, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand said Tuesday morning. The city is providing 10,000 disposable surgical masks for small businesses to give to customers to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In addition, 4,000 free...
Quick Fresno Deputies Nab Man Who Shoved Gun in Woman’s Mouth
Fresno County deputies were quick to act Thursday after an 18-year-old man allegedly threatened his ex-girlfriend by shoving a gun into her mouth. The sheriff's office says deputies arrested Xavier Perez of Fresno about 30 minutes after the potentially deadly situation began at 1 p.m. in northwest Fresno. Deputies dispatched...
Senate Committee Approves $38 Billion Israel Defense Package
A $38 billion military aid package for Israel is moving to the Senate after being approved in the chamber's Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday. The bill (S.B. 3176) provides Israel, which currently receives more American aid than any other nation, an additional $3.8 billion a year over the next decade....