A runoff seems evident for a vacant Central Valley congressional seat between a familiar political name and a newcomer. As results pour in from Fresno and Tulare counties for the 22nd Congressional District seat, Connie Conway, R-Tulare, and Lourin Hubbard, D-Fresno, are in position for a June 7 winner-take-all election....
Selma Mom Whose Daughter Was Killed in Sacramento: ‘Pain I Feel Is Something I Will Never Get Over’
A Selma family is mourning the loss of their 21-year-old daughter, Yamile Martinez-Andrade, after she was killed in Sacramento's mass shooting early Sunday morning. Yamile's mother, Teresa Andrade, told Channel 21 News Univision in an interview that she felt like her life ended, too. "My daughter has died, but...
Will Fresno County Dems Condemn Progressive Activist Kevin Hall?
Some members of the Fresno County Democratic Party want the group to distance itself from local progressive activist Kevin Hall, alleging that he has defamed the party's endorsed candidates and presented false information, according to the San Joaquin Valley Sun. A resolution under consideration by the local Democrats at...
These Candidates Want to Replace Devin Nunes in Congress. Where Do They Stand?
Voters are already receiving ballots to choose a new representative for California's vacant 22nd congressional seat. Six candidates are running for the seat formerly held by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Tulare, who resigned on Jan. 1. Voters will cast ballots through today, Tuesday, April 5. If no candidate receives more than...
Second Man Arrested on Gun Charges in Sacramento Mass Shooting
SACRAMENTO — A second suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to the mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people and wounded 12 in California's capital, and police said he is the brother of the first suspect. Smiley Martin, 27, was arrested while hospitalized with serious injuries from the...
‘Hamilton’ Cast Happy to Be in Fresno Performing Before a Live Audience
Ever since my family watched "Hamilton" on Disney+ during the pandemic, a day hasn't gone by without me hearing a song from the musical in our house. My kids know the hit songs by heart. So, I had a chance to become Dad of the Year when I took...
Where Do Dyer and Smittcamp Stand in Fresno Sheriff’s Race?
John Zanoni and Mark Salazar continue to campaign and fundraise to become Fresno County's next sheriff. While both are building endorsement lists, three nods could turn the race. Sheriff Margaret Mims, who is retiring and not running for re-election, is backing Zanoni, the assistant sheriff. Meanwhile, Fresno's two other...
Fresno Army Combat Veteran Explains Why US Shouldn’t Send Troops to Ukraine
GV Wire videographer Albert Baker is a recently retired 23-year Army master sergeant and infantry veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. "There is no harder thing to do in this world than to hand that folded (American) flag to a mother," Baker said of the ceremony honoring a...
Feds Team With Local Law Enforcement to Nab Alleged Fentanyl ‘M30 King of Fresno’
A multi-agency probe into fentanyl trafficking in Fresno has snared the self-proclaimed "M30 King of Fresno," federal authorities said Friday morning. “Many of the deaths and near-deaths in drug overdoses are caused by counterfeit pills that look like prescription pills, but are not and actually contain fentanyl," said U.S. Attorney...
Who is the Company Seeking to Buy Troubled Fresno Mobile Home Park?
With only one day left, residents of Trails End will soon find out whether their mobile park will get a new owner – a transaction many of them vigorously oppose. Harmony Communities, a Stockton-based firm that buys mobile home parks and manufactures tiny homes and trailers, wants to buy...