On this week’s Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the mysterious group behind the mailers attacking Brandon Vang. Fresno political consultant Alex Tavlian is now listed as the principal officer for the independent expenditure group Fresno Future...
Wired Wednesday: Fresno DA Warns New Copper Theft Ordinance Could Clash with State Law
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the warning from Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp about the enforcement of the new copper wire theft ordinance. Smittcamp warns the ordinance's legality may conflict with state law, and without a clear interpretation from...
Wired Wednesday: Clovis Sales Tax Hike Starts April 1
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the sales tax increase for the city of Clovis. The new tax, beginning April 1, will increase a full percentage point to 8.975% With this increase, Clovis councilmembers say they'll prioritize public safety by hiring...
Wired Wednesday: Will Gov. Newsom Be the 2028 Dem Presidential Nominee?
GV Wire News Director Bill McEwen talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the possibility of Gov. Gavin Newsom becoming the next Democratic nominee for president. Progressives are questioning Newsom's credentials because of the conservatives invited to his podcast and his opposition to allowing transgender athletes...
Wired Wednesday: Chief Casto and Keeping Fresno Safe
GV Wire reporter and editor Anthony W. Haddad talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about a sit-down interview with Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto. Haddad discussed the chief's goals of reducing violent and property crimes and implementing new technologies into the department. Chief Casto says the...
Wired Wednesday: How Tariffs Could Impact California’s Agriculture
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about President Trump's tariffs and their possible impact on California's agriculture. According to Smith, when there's an excess supply of crops, farmers depend on foreign markets to sell their products.
Wired Wednesday: What’s Behind the Massive Bee Colony Collapse?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the spike in bee colony deaths and the extreme shortage of colonies in the Central Valley. A pesky "mite" affecting the bloodstream of bees may be the main cause of many bee deaths. Other possible...
Wired Wednesday: Will Self-Pollinating Trees Turbocharge the Almond Industry?
GV Wire’s Edward Smith talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the introduction of a new self-pollinating almond tree that requires less resources. Farmers may have the opportunity to "pre-order" the tree next year and deliveries may come as early as 2027. Some farmers say this...
Wired Wednesday: Fired Teacher and Coach Ed Madec Seeks Justice
On this week’s Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Karl Cooke about the firing of Ed Madec, a Fresno City College instructor who formerly was the school's highly successful basketball coach. It's a fascinating story with many twists, turns, and...
Wired Wednesday: Local Man in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Heads to Prison Today
On this week’s Wired Wednesday, GV Wire senior reporter David Taub talks with KMPH Fox 26 “Great Day” anchor Jim De La Vega about a local man sentenced on federal weapons charges and also convicted for his actions at the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Benjamin Martin of Madera County...