Easter Archives

Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Facts About the Holiday

April 20, 2019

On Sunday, Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The date of celebration changes from year to year. Brent Landau The Conversation Easter is quite similar to other ma...

Devotees Nailed to Crosses on Good Friday

AP News

April 19, 2019

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines — Several Roman Catholic devotees were nailed to wooden crosses in a gory Good Friday ritual in the Philippines, and others flogged themselves or took part in religious plays to ree...

4 Things to Know About Ash Wednesday

The Conversation

March 6, 2019

For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated each year during a season of preparation called Lent and a season of celebration called Easter. Opinion William John...

Wishing You a Happy Easter! This Video Might Put a Smile on Your Face.

Jamie Ouverson

March 30, 2018

This video story of Carl, the golden retriever, and his four chickens (the Hollywood Chics) is my way of wishing all of our GV Wire readers a Happy Easter! ...

Where Trump’s California Funders Are, and What They’re Giving

Silver Lining in Epstein Saga: New Focus on Victims’ Rights

Protest Likely to Greet Trump Fundraising Trip in California

Behind Newsom’s Break with Democrats on Environmental ‘Trump Insurance’ Bill

Is Ethnic Studies Plan Too Politically Correct Even for California?

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Why Community-Owned Grocery Stores Like Co-Ops Are the Best Recipe for Revitalizing Food Deserts

How TV Cameras Influence Candidates’ Debate Success

Castros Knock at the Door of Their 2020 Olympics Dream

Gyorko, Dodgers Damage Mets’ Chances With 3-2 Comeback Win

Rocker Ric Ocasek, Frontman of the Cars, Dead at 75

Remembering Ray O’Canto, Fresno Media Personality and Bulldog Booster

Postpartum Mental Illness: The Crisis No Expectant Mother Expects

CA College Students Shell Out $2K a Month for Housing, Books, Food Alone

Walters: Housing Action Just Half-a-Loaf

Why Community-Owned Grocery Stores Like Co-Ops Are the Best Recipe for Revitalizing Food Deserts

NW Fresno Council Candidates Clash Over Police, Homeless

Can You Hear Us Now? Give the GV Wire ‘Listen’ Feature a Try.

District 2 Candidates Weigh in on Homeless, Police, Potholes

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

Biden Criminal Justice Plan Reverses Part of 1994 Crime Bill

Vow to Ban Assault Weapons Gives O’Rourke Debate Breakout

Democratic Debate: Top 2020 Contenders Finally on the Same Stage

Debate Offers Harris Chance to Regain Momentum in 2020 Race

Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Facts About the Holiday

Devotees Nailed to Crosses on Good Friday

4 Things to Know About Ash Wednesday

Wishing You a Happy Easter! This Video Might Put a Smile on Your Face.

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