Ripple has raised $500 million in a strategic investment valuing it at $40 billion, the crypto firm said on Wednesday, in a funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. The investment comes on the heels of Ripple's $1 billion tender offer earlier this year at the same...
Trump Is a Godsend to the Democratic Party in 2025 Elections
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump is a phenomenally effective vote-winner, capable of turning out millions of otherwise infrequent voters to deliver the White House and Congress to the Republican Party. But as president, Trump has been an albatross around the neck of his party. Consider his record as party...
Spirit Airlines to Cut About 150 Jobs in Turnaround Effort
Spirit Airlines said on Wednesday it would cut about 150 salaried roles, and discontinue service at five airports, including Milwaukee and Phoenix, by January as the low-cost carrier aims to turn itself around. The carrier said last month it would furlough 365 pilots and downgrade the status of up to...
Clovis Lawmaker Sues Over CA’s New Congressional Maps After Prop. 50 Passes
The morning after California voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 50, a state Assemblymember from Clovis filed a federal lawsuit, alleging constitutional violations. California voters approved the measure amending the state constitution to allow redrawing congressional maps six years ahead of schedule. As of Wednesday morning, Prop. 50 was passing with 64%...
Madera County Authorities Seek Family of Deceased Man
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating the next of kin of Jackie Alex Bearden, 70, of Madera, who passed away on Oct. 23. Officials say that despite their efforts, Bearden’s family has not been located. Got a Tip? Anyone with information on how to...
Valley Crime Stoppers’ Most Wanted Person of the Day: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales
November 5, 2025 Most Wanted Person of the Day Suspect Name: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales Suspects Date of Birth: February 5, 1948 Physical Description: Hispanic Male, 5’ 6, 170 lbs., Gray Hair, Brown Eyes. Charges: Lewd acts Warrant Number: H1907959 Synopsis of the Case: Manuel Rodrigues Rosales is wanted on a...
Tulare County Adds Three Fugitives to Top 10 Most Wanted List
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has added three individuals to its Top 10 Most Wanted list. Jose Federico Ruiz, 39, of Yakima, Washington, and Woodlake, California, is wanted for the 2010 murder of Salvador Alvarado at the Texaco Market in Seville. Christian Luke Garcia, 27, of Porterville, faces charges including...
Takeaways From Democrat Mikie Sherrill’s Victory in New Jersey
The race was expected to be close. In fact, it was a blowout. Rep. Mikie Sherrill beat Jack Ciattarelli by a wide margin, becoming the second woman to be elected governor of New Jersey. Sherrill, a Democrat, made her opposition to President Donald Trump the cornerstone of her campaign against...
Weeds Grow Free on Reedley Farm That Redefines Organic
The knee-high grasses growing between the rows at Blossom Bluff Orchards in Reedley might be reminiscent of a bad neighbor letting their yard become an eyesore. But the grasses and vegetation are all part of farmer Bryce Loewen's approach to organic farming. He says letting nature take its course has...
In an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board
In an upset, Democrats ousted two Republican members of Georgia’s utility board on Tuesday, according to preliminary results from the secretary of state's office. The closely watched races for two of the five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission had been viewed not only as a referendum on rising...