Hit Jake Haener with your best shot, he's going to get back up. The resilient Fresno State senior quarterback has shown countless times this season that he's staying in the game after absorbing a big hit in the pocket. The question is, will Haener have to rely on his toughness...
Unfiltered: Foster Care Crisis in Fresno
In this week's episode of Unfiltered, GV Wire examines the foster care crisis in the Fresno area. GV Wire Publisher Darius Assemi is joined by Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi and Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau to explore this important issue impacting our community’s most vulnerable kids. Special Guests: Lisa...
Lawsuits Threatened Over District Boundaries Favored by Fresno Supes
Frowns were visible, even under masks. Supporters of a community-organized electoral map for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors left a Tuesday hearing disappointed and threatening legal action. The supervisors did not make a final decision on the electoral lines for the next 10 years. But they whittled down the...
Fresno County Isn’t Done With COVID. Get Ready for Another Winter Surge.
Fresno County health officials warn of a rise in COVID -19 cases and other respiratory viruses, including influenza and RSV, that could heavily impact local hospitals. The number of hospitalized COVID patients and deaths in Fresno County has plateaued. However, health officials say that the numbers aren't declining fast enough...
Fresno Anti-Abortion Group Scores Win in Challenge to Law Protecting COVID Vaccine Sites
A federal judge in Fresno has thrown out California's new 30-foot buffer zone designed to restrict protests at coronavirus vaccination sites, though his ruling left in place other parts of a new state law despite arguments that it infringes on free speech. The law that took effect Oct. 8 makes...
Bulldogs Return to Top 25 After Win at San Diego State
Fresno State is back in the Associated Press Top 25 football rankings following its 30-20 statement road victory against nationally ranked San Diego State on Saturday night. The 7-2 Bulldogs entered the rankings at No. 25 on Sunday following their second high-profile victory against a favored opponent in Southern California...
Have an Opinion on Proposed West Herndon Costco? Here’s Your Chance to Weigh In.
Months after Costco filed paperwork to build a new facility in northwest Fresno, the public will have a chance to review the plans. The city of Fresno will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to discuss the retailer's plans on a currently vacant 22-acre lot at West...
Fresno Businesses Battle Supply Chain Disruptions, Climate Change
In the same way that the COVID-19 strain made its way to every corner of the world, the pandemic-induced broken supply chain has landed right here in Fresno. Trade delays, transport costs, and labor strains are creating shortages and headaches seemingly of every kind. There are shortages of everything from...
Arrests Made in Alleged Clovis West Sexual Assault
Arrests have been made in an alleged sexual assault at Clovis West High School, law enforcement sources told GV Wire on Friday. Clovis Unified School District officials declined to comment, citing privacy laws. The Fresno Police Department conducted the investigation, as the campus is within the city of Fresno limits....
Who Left Contentious Fresno Cannabis License Hearing Happy or in Tears?
Only one previously approved cannabis retail store survived the Fresno City Council appeals hearing on Wednesday. Lemonnade in the Tower District is moving ahead in the lengthy process. Meanwhile, four more applicants are now pondering their next moves. In a special meeting, the council heard appeals on five of the...