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Detective testified surveillance video tracked Michaels and the alleged shooter before, during, and after Quick's killing Tuesday. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/a...
Accused Getaway Driver's Trial Continues With Surveillance Footage, Detective Testimony
Explore the details surrounding the case of Caleb Quick, including surveillance footage and witness testimony in the trial.
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With the July 31 deadline to file campaign finance forms, the public got its first view of where the candidates for Fresno City Council stand now that the stage for the general election is set. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/w...
What Does the Money Say About Fresno City Council Races?
Fresno City Council candidates posted fundraising activity for May and June, painting a picture before and after the primary election.
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OPINION | The latest news on the Better Roads Safe Streets front is that its Ashley Swearengin-led backers have hired a heavyweight Sacramento lobbying firm to grease the transportation tax through to the November ballot. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/w...
Why Is Swearengin Pushing So Hard for Road Tax? She Wants to Rule Fresno
Ashley Swearengin wants her road tax on the ballot to help get her preferred progressive candidates elected to Fresno area seats.
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Testimony resumed Tuesday morning in the bench trial of Cassandra Michaels, the alleged getaway driver accused in the April 2025 killing of Caleb Quick, with prosecutors focusing on her actions before and after the fatal shooting outside a Clovis McDonald’s. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/a...
Accused Getaway Driver Trial Continues With New Testimony in Caleb Quick Killing
Follow the trial of Cassandra Michaels, the alleged getaway driver in the Caleb Quick case, as testimony unfolds.
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California’s 2026-27 budget includes $700 million for teacher grants, stipends and training. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/t...
Teachers Have Big Wins in California Budget. Here Are Their Victories
The big budget wins for California teachers include $700 million for stipends and training, and $218 million to support paid pregnancy leave.
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A woman was arrested in Fresno Monday night after police said she violated a criminal protective order, threatened a teenager with a knife, and struck the teen with a metal pipe. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/f...
Fresno Police Arrest Woman After Striking Teen With Metal Pipe
Learn about a Fresno incident where a woman violated a protective order and threatened a teenager with a knife.
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Clovis Unified is California’s largest school district without a teachers union but could become the state’s largest independent union. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/i...
Independent Teachers Union Files for Recognition in Clovis Unified Over CTA-Backed Group
One of two teachers groups vying to unionize teachers in Clovis Unified filed a petition to be recognized as their exclusive representative.
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The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services fell slightly to $73.3 billion in June as America imported fewer goods than it sold abroad. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/u...
US Trade Deficit Dips in June as Imports Fall Back
Explore the U.S. trade deficit, which fell to $73.3 billion in June as imports decreased and exports remained stable.
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The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/t...
Trump Administration Drafting Ban on Chinese Data Center Devices, Sources Say
Explore the implications of the U.S. ban on Chinese data center components to safeguard infrastructure amid the AI boom.
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Meta, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI staff will meet with U.S. President Trump’s advisers on Tuesday about voluntary safety testing for advanced AI models, according to four sources familiar with the meeting, as concerns over rogue AI agents grow. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/m...
Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAi to Meet With Trump White House Amid Rogue AI Agent Fallout
Meta and AI firms are meeting with Trump advisers about safety testing for advanced AI models and potential cyber threats.
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The authorities in Spokane County, Washington, arrested a man on Monday who they suspected of starting one of three fires that forced more than 65,000 people to evacuate over the weekend. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/m...
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
Discover the latest updates on the Spokane fire and the arrest of Aaron F. Farinacci for arson related to the incident.
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U.S. job openings dropped in June amid a sharp decline in the healthcare and social assistance sector, but a rise in hiring and low layoffs suggested the labor market remained stable. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/u...
US Job Openings Drop in June, Hiring Increases
U.S. job openings decreased in June, highlighting trends in the labor market and shifts in healthcare and social assistance.
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Adan Herminio Gonzalez is wanted on a felony warrant of driving under the influence. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/v...
Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day: Adan Herminio Gonzalez
Learn about the most wanted suspect Adan Herminio Gonzalez. Help bring him to justice by providing tips anonymously.
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Five states are holding primary elections Tuesday in contests that could shape control of Congress in next year’s general election, with key races unfolding in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington, NPR reports. gvwire.com/2026/08/04/p...
Primary Elections Across 5 States Could Shape Control of Congress
Explore the upcoming Primary Elections and their potential impact on Congress control in Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, and more.
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Fast-rising star Alexandra Macedo of Tulare is the new leader of the Republican caucus in the California Assembly. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/r...
Republicans Make Macedo Their California Assembly Leader
California's Republican caucus in the Assembly has a strong Valley flair with Alexandra Macedo as the new leader and David Tangipa as whip.
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The controversial replacement for Measure C may not be dead yet as two Valley legislators have turned to the state to get the Better Roads Safe Streets on the November ballot. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/s...
Soria, Caballero Turn to Newsom to Nullify Fresno Supervisors on Transportation Tax
Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria has entered the fray regarding Better Roads Safe Streets, bringing state government into the tax fight.
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Opening statements and testimony from seven witnesses marked the first day of the bench trial Monday for the former minor accused of serving as the alleged getaway driver in the April 2025 killing of Caleb Quick outside a Clovis McDonald’s. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/a...
Accused Getaway Driver's Bench Trial Begins in Caleb Quick Killing
Explore the courtroom drama surrounding the killing of Caleb Quick as witnesses provide key testimony in the trial.
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Over the weekend, the Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the deceased man found on the roof of Fresno High School gvwire.com/2026/08/03/b...
Body Found on Fresno High School Roof Identified by Coroner
Over the weekend, the Fresno County coroner identified the deceased man found on a Fresno High School roof as Daniel Ramirez, 30, of Fresno.
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Shortly after 11 a.m. Friday, someone working near Shaw and Goldenrod avenues reported finding a body in a nearby canal. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/f...
Fresno County Coroner IDs Man Found Dead in Canal
The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner's Office has identified Nghia Ngo, 63, of Fresno as the man who was found dead in a canal Friday morning.
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A coalition of Democratic-led U.S. states sued the Trump administration on Monday to block a new policy allowing federal immigration authorities to receive information about low-income families with children enrolled in a cash-assistance program. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/s...
States Sue Over Trump Policy of Sharing Benefits Data With Immigration Authorities
A coalition of states sued the Trump administration to block a new policy allowing federal immigration authorities to receive information.
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A new study from the AI Shopify company Build Your Store indicates that Fresno is the best California metropolitan area to start a business. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/f...
Fresno Is Best California Metro for Starting a Business: Study
A new study based on census research indicates that Fresno is the best California metropolitan area in which to start a business.
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An operation Saturday night by the Fresno Police Department resulted in 13 arrests of suspected drunk drivers. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/f...
Fresno DUI Operation Nabs 13 Drunk Driving Suspects
Fresno police nabbed 13 suspected drunk drivers as part of an enforcement operation Saturday night. See what the next one is scheduled.
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Capital One Financial hit back on Friday against a lawsuit over its decision to close the Trump Organization’s bank accounts years ago, stating that it did so after a review by anti-money laundering experts. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/c...
Capital One Says It Closed Trump Organization's Accounts After Anti-Money Laundering Probe
Discover how Capitol One responds to a lawsuit regarding its bank account closures related to the Trump Organization.
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Lawmakers have returned to Sacramento ready to hammer out — and potentially spike — several legislative deals before they adjourn for the year on Aug. 31 and hit the campaign trail. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/k...
Keep an Eye on These 5 Deals as CA Lawmakers End the Legislative Session
Lawmakers could shape deals on climate money, wildfires, and California Forever before they adjourn for the year and hit the campaign trail.
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United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the men’s team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer said on Monday, after taking them to the last 16 at this year’s finals. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/u...
US Men’s Coach Pochettino Agrees New Contract Through 2030 World Cup
U.S. Soccer announces Mauricio Pochettino will coach the men's team through the 2030 World Cup. Discover his vision.
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Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state’s health department said on Monday. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/m...
Michigan Reports Two Deaths in Ongoing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Read about the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan that has led to two deaths amid significant health conditions.
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Oil prices fell about 5% to a three-week low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran in the hope of sealing a quick deal that could boost oil supplies from the Gulf. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/o...
Oil Prices Drop 5% to Three-Week Low After Trump Cancels Attack on Iran
Oil prices fell 5% to a three-week low as Trump refrains from attacking Iran, impacting Brent and WTI crude prices.
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Amber Nicole Donabedian is wanted on a felony warrant of identity theft. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/v...
Valley Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted Person of the Day: Amber Nicole Donabedian
Amber Nicole Donabedian is the most wanted suspect. Learn about her charges and how to report any sightings anonymously.
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A 15-year-old was arrested Sunday after Visalia police said he chased multiple people with a knife while threatening to kill them. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/v...
Visalia Police Arrest Teen After Reported Knife Threats
A 15-year-old in Visalia was arrested for chasing people with a knife and threatening their lives. Read the full story.
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U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in June as higher mortgage rates continued to weigh on homebuilding. gvwire.com/2026/08/03/u...
US Construction Spending Unexpectedly Falls in June
U.S. construction spending fell in June as mortgage rates rise. Discover the latest trends in construction and homebuilding.
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