Fresno Fire Chief Kerri Donis has long desired a first-class fire training facility, for more than two decades by her account. Thanks to money supplied from the state budget, she's going to get it. "Finally, after so many years, the call to invest in the Central Valley's fire service was...
Fresno Officials Push Again for Tower Theatre Inspection. ‘Overreach’ Says Owner.
In a court filing last week, the city of Fresno is once again asking a judge to let its appraisers into the Tower Theatre. This time, the city says a recently failed fire safety inspection is the justification. "Tower Theatre is not being maintained in compliance with all laws and...
Convicted Killer Who Buried Disabled Fresno Man Alive is Eligible for Release
Gov. Gavin Newsom has allowed the release of a killer who served four decades in prison for the murder of a developmentally disabled man in Fresno who was buried alive, officials said Monday. Newsom took no action last Friday on the state parole board's latest decision granting parole to David...
Valley TV Stations Expected to be Dropped from Satellite Line Up
The company that owns Fresno station FOX26 says it expects the local affiliate to be dropped from satellite TV provider DISH Network later this month over a contract dispute. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced Monday that it is unlikely that a new carriage agreement with DISH will be reached before...
Famed Corvette Built for Visalia Car Buff Can Be Yours for Just $20K
A "one of a kind" Corvette station wagon custom built for a Visalia enthusiast in the 1970s is on the market at a discount price. But will need a bit of TLC before it gets back on the road. The unique sports car, with a rear window hatch and a...
‘Really Tough’ — Tulare Boxer Torrez Reflects on Olympic Silver Medal Finish
Olympic boxer Richard Torrez Jr. from Tulare got off to a strong start early in his gold medal bout against Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan on Saturday night but ultimately could not overcome his opponent's advantages in his Tokyo Olympics finale. Jalolov won gold in the super heavyweight division in the...
Fresno ‘Ghost Golf’ Drives Case Against Newsom in Court
A Fresno mini-golf attraction is front and center in a continuing legal battle that claims Gov. Gavin Newsom overstepped his authority by issuing COVID emergency orders that shut down many businesses and limited occupancy in others. On Thursday, attorneys working on behalf of the owner of Ghost Golf argued their...
Recall Candidate Rolls the Dice in Fresno With Latest Anti-Newsom Gimmick
John Cox brought his recall game back to Fresno on Friday, this time in the form a large "Gavinopoly" board based on a Monopoly theme. Speaking to just two media members — GV Wire included, less than the three staffers in the room — at the Directors Room inside Hotel...
No Charges for Central Unified Schools Chief. Here’s His Reaction.
The superintendent for the Central Unified School District will not face charges after his arrest earlier this summer on suspicion of committing domestic violence. Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno announced she will not charge Andy Alvarado, who was hired to lead the district in 2018. "After thoroughly examining the...
Water for Farms is Top Issue as Biden’s Ag Secretary Visits Valley
Water was the top issue, but not the only one, discussed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited the Central Valley on Thursday. Vilsack spent his morning at the TerraNova Ranch in the Fresno County town of Helm near Five Points. He was joined by Secretary of the Department...