GV Wire • News
LightNews LightNews
banner
gvwire.bsky.social
GV Wire • News
@gvwire.bsky.social
110 followers 7 following 3.6K posts
Central California's Award Winning Digital News Source.
GV Wire • Explore • Explain • Expose
Posts Replies Media Videos
gvwire.bsky.social
A discussion on legal representation during Thursday’s Fresno Council of Governments Policy Board meeting at times turned nasty.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/b...
Fresno COG Legal Conflict Debate Turns Heated
Tempers flared at a Fresno COG meeting as leaders clashed over legal conflicts, Measure C, and whether county counsel should step aside. Here’s what happened.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:58 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
A short-lived U.S. government shutdown looked inevitable beginning after midnight on Friday despite plans in the Senate to vote on a deal that would keep a wide swath of the government running.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/b...
Brief US Government Shutdown Looks Inevitable Despite Deal
A government shutdown seems inevitable this weekend. Learn about the potential impacts and what to expect moving forward.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:35 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
A man wanted in connection with a DUI manslaughter case has been arrested following an anonymous tip, Valley Crime Stoppers said.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/v...
Valley Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest in Fresno DUI Manslaughter Case
A DUI manslaughter suspect has been arrested in Fresno thanks to an anonymous tip to Valley Crime Stoppers. Learn more.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
A Fresno woman was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in state prison for second-degree murder in the fentanyl overdose death of a 41-year-old woman

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/f...
Fresno Woman Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in County’s First Fentanyl Murder Case
A Fresno woman receives 15 years to life for second-degree murder in a fentanyl overdose case. Read the full story.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The city of Sanger this week made the first of what may be many settlements with victims of a police officer who was sentenced to five life sentences for sexual assault.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/s...
Sanger Makes $5.25 Million Settlement With Victim of Sexual Predator Cop
The city of Sanger made its first settlement with what could be many victims of a police officer guilty of sexual assault.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
At age 96, Ed Kashian still runs the day-to-day operations as CEO of his land development company.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/e...
Fresno Developer Ed Kashian Wins 2026 Leon S. Peters Award
At 96, Fresno developer Ed Kashian is still leading day-to-day operations at his company. On Wednesday, the Fresno Chamber of Commerce named Kashian the 2026 recipient of the Leon S. Peters Award, rec...
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:43 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
A U.S. Navy destroyer made a port visit on Friday to the southern Israeli city of Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba, video footage showed, as the U.S. surges military forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/u...
US Warship Makes Israel Port Visit Amid Iran Tensions
Explore the rising tensions with Iran as the U.S. strengthens military presence in the Middle East, including naval deployments.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Blue Shield of California informed its members that care through Community Health Systems would end Sunday, Feb. 1.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/f...
Failed Talks With Community Health Leave Blue Shield Members Without Care
Blue Shield ended its contract with Community Health, meaning members will no longer have care at the region's largest health care provider.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:19 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The California Highway Patrol’s Fresno office on Friday highlighted its role in responding to medical emergencies and pedestrian incidents on and off local freeways, emphasizing care and compassion alongside law enforcement.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/f...
Fresno CHP Highlights Compassionate Response to Emergencies, Pedestrian Calls
Learn how Fresno's California Highway Patrol responds to medical emergencies with care and compassion for the community.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Gov. Newsom of CA filed a formal civil rights complaint Thursday against Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, charging that he had illegally discriminated against Armenian Americans in Southern California

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/n...
Newsom Accuses Dr. Oz of Smearing Armenians in Fraud Video
Gov. Newsom files a civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz for discrimination against Armenian Americans in California.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:39 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
OPINION | I strongly condemn the growing attacks on ICE and Border Patrol agents and the reckless political rhetoric coming from the radicals and extremists both in the media and elected office that vilify federal law enforcement

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/i...
ICE Agents Are Protecting American Citizens. Now They Need Our Support
Ice agents are constantly in danger, threatened by violent protestors and don't get the support they deserve from the public.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:38 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Two men were arrested after police say they unlawfully entered a business and tampered with a vehicle in Madera on Thursday, authorities said.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/t...
Two Men Arrested for Trespassing, Vehicle Tampering at Madera Business
Two men arrested in Madera for unlawfully entering a business and tampering with a vehicle. Read more about the incident.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published a new cache of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Trump administration’s latest effort to comply with a law passed in November

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/t...
Trump's Justice Department Releases New Cache of Jeffrey Epstein Files
Discover new Epstein files released by the U.S. Justice Department as they comply with a law for transparency by 2025.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Senate Democrats struck a deal Thursday with President Donald Trump and Republicans that could avert a government shutdown and buy more time to negotiate restrictions on the administration’s immigration crackdown.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/d...
Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein in ICE
Senate Democrats and President Trump reached a spending deal to avert a government shutdown and extend funding negotiations.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The FBI is now leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the Department of Homeland Security is supporting that investigation, CBS News reported on Friday

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/f...
FBI Takes Lead in Investigating Alex Pretti Killing, CBS Reports
The investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti is now led by the FBI with support from the Department of Homeland Security.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino was blunt as he addressed the group of federal agents dressed in tactical gear: “Arrest as many people that touch you as you want to. Those are the general orders, all the way to the top.”

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/i...
‘It’s All About Us Now’: Video Shows Bovino’s Orders to Agents in LA Raids
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino issues controversial orders for immigrant arrests, sparking debate and protest in Los Angeles.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:29 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Benjamin Christian is wanted on a felony, no-bail warrant of a allowing another person to shoot from a vehicle.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/v...
Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day: Benjamin Christian
Help find Benjamin Christian, wanted for a serious crime. Submit tips anonymously to Valley Crime Stoppers and earn rewards.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested late Thursday night on charges that he violated federal law during a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, his lawyer said, in a case rejected last week by a magistrate judge.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/f...
Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
Don Lemon faces federal charges after his arrest during a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more here.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
United States on Friday issued fresh Iran and counter terrorism-related sanctions

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/u...
US Issues Fresh Iran-Related Sanctions, Treasury Dept Website Says
The United States has implemented new sanctions against Iran, targeting several individuals and an entity linked to terrorism.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
U.S. stocks fell on Friday after President Donald Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S. central bank, a decision that many investors view as a hawkish pick.

gvwire.com/2026/01/30/w...
Wall Street Slips After Trump Picks Fed Critic Warsh to Succeed Powell
U.S. stocks fell as Kevin Warsh is nominated for the Fed. Discover the impact on Wall Street and market expectations.
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:51 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
A former business manager for Fresno’s police union alleges she endured sexual harassment and was later fired in retaliation, according to a lawsuit filed this month.

gvwire.com/2026/01/29/f...
Ex-Fresno Police Union Manager Sues Over Sexual Harassment
A former business manager for the Fresno Police Officers Association alleges she was sexually harassed and later fired in retaliation. The union denies the claims, saying the termination was for cause...
gvwire.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:41 AM
gvwire.bsky.social
GV Wire has learned that the city of Fresno plans to demolish the massive Fresno Bee building that formerly housed the storied paper’s news operation, printing press, and distribution headquarters.

gvwire.com/2026/01/29/c...
City Eyes Demolishing Former Fresno Bee Building Bought for $5.75 Million
The old Fresno Bee building could be demolished after the air conditioning at the 220,000 square foot facility went out.
gvwire.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
Fresno city officials on Thursday clarified that the city’s police department will not arrest federal agents who violate California’s recently enacted law banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks.

gvwire.com/2026/01/29/f...
Fresno Police Won’t Arrest Federal Agents Under CA Mask Law, City Says
Fresno officials clarify police department policy on not arresting federal agents violating mask laws. Learn more now.
gvwire.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:19 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
It is a test of the government’s power to use violence against its own citizens — a dividing-line between liberty and tyranny. And it will not be the last.

gvwire.com/2026/01/29/i...
ICE’s Impunity Is a Formula for More Violence
How can ICE win back America's trust? Return to professional law enforcement tactics, drop the masks, turn on body-cams, and wear badges.
gvwire.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
gvwire.bsky.social
The risk of U.S. power outages is rising as winter electricity demand grows faster than supply, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned.

gvwire.com/2026/01/29/u...
Power Outages and Their Growing Risks This Winter - GV Wire
Explore the growing risk of power outages in the U.S. due to rising demand and changing electricity supplies.
gvwire.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:07 PM