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....
California Lawmakers Want to Ban Anti-Union Meetings at Work, but Will Newsom Go Along?
On the final day of their session, California lawmakers sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill banning employers from forcing workers to sit through anti-union meetings — the latest attempt by Democratic politicians to support union activity amid a revived labor movement. If Newsom signs Senate Bill 399, California would join...
Fresno State Football, Concerts, and Dark Sky Festival Are Top Weekend Choices
There'll be a variety of events to attend this weekend to kickstart September. You can choose among sports games, concerts, and the Dark Sky Festival's presentation. The last games of the season for the Fresno Grizzlies will be played throughout the weekend. The Red Wave will come out to support...
FBI Arrests Fresno Police Cadet on Illegal Weapon Charge. Two Other Personnel Put on Leave.
A Fresno police cadet is being held at Fresno County Jail after being arrested by the FBI on Tuesday on an illegal weapon charge. Two other department personnel have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation, according to a Thursday news release from the Fresno Police Department....