SALEM — Country singer Jelly Roll has been playing sold-out shows across the U.S. as part of his "Beautifully Broken" tour. But earlier this week, his venue wasn't a massive arena: it was the Oregon State Penitentiary. The award-winning artist posted a video and photos of his visit to the...
Prosecutors in Trump Election Case Get Judge’s OK to Lay Out Fresh Evidence in Court Filing
WASHINGTON — The federal election interference case against Donald Trump inched forward Thursday, with a judge permitting prosecutors to file court documents later this month that could detail unflattering allegations about the former president as the Republican nominee enters the final weeks of his White House run. The order came...
Police Deny Venezuela Gang Has Taken Over Rundown Apartment Complex in Denver Suburb
AURORA, Colo. — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora say a Venezuela street gang with a small presence in the city has not taken over a rundown apartment complex — yet the allegation continues to gain steam among conservatives and was amplified by former President Donald Trump in a...
New Evacuation Orders for Fresno County’s Boone Fire. See the Map.
The Boone Fire in Fresno County is being reported to be at 12,252 acres and 5% containment, according to Cal Fire. There are 66 engines, 44 water tenders, 16 helicopters, 23 dozers, 30 hand crews, and 1,071 personnel working on containment. New Evacuation Orders and Warnings: Evacuation Orders: Fresno County:...
Salinas Man Arrested After Shooting Spree Kills at Least 80 Animals
A bloody shooting spree in California this week left at least 80 animals dead and sent neighbors fleeing to safety in the middle of the night, authorities said. A man, Vicente Joseph Arroyo of Salinas, was taken into custody after he fired multiple weapons in a vineyard in Prunedale over...
Fresnans Reflect on the Hamas-Israel Conflict at the Big Red Church Forum
Jeffrey Cuorgiat-Cawelti and Rachel Axt attended a forum at the Big Red Church in Fresno on the war in Gaza, sharing their thoughts on the situation with GV Wire.
CHP Announces Appointment of Damon Gilmore as Central Division Commander
Damon Gilmore is the new commander of the California Highway Patrol's Central Division, CHP officials announced Thursday. Chief Gilmore succeeds Rodney Ellison, who was promoted to oversee statewide operations and policies as the CHP's assistant commissioner in August. Chief Gilmore's Career and Goals as Commander A 30-year veteran of the...
Kids’ Privacy vs. Parental Rights: Huntington Beach Passes LGBTQ+ Notification Law
Huntington Beach officials have taken a controversial step towards implementing a new law that would require adults working in city facilities to inform parents if their children identify as transgender or gay. The move, approved on a narrow 4-3 vote, sets the stage for a potential legal battle with the...
UC Merced Is No. 1, Fresno State No. 4 in the Nation for Educating Low-Income Students
In the Wall Street Journal's latest ranking of America's Best Colleges, the news outlet named UC Merced the best in the nation for attracting and retaining low-income students. Meanwhile, Fresno State earned the No. 4 spot for the same social mobility distinction. "UC Merced is redefining post-secondary opportunity and excellence,"...
Prosecutors Object as Hunter Biden Proposes Entering a Plea to Avoid Trial on Federal Tax Charges
LOS ANGELES — Hunter Biden's lawyer said Thursday that he would enter a plea to avoid trial just as jury selection was set to begin his federal tax case, surprising prosecutors who urged the judge to reject the unusual plea that would allow the president's son to maintain his innocence....