TAMPA — Whenever a team is trailing by seven points late in a game and driving, the talk quickly turns to whether it will go for 2 and the win if it happens to score a touchdown. Tampa Bay, New England and Seattle all opted against it in Week 9...
Global Leaders Congratulate Trump but His Victory Looks Set to Roil the World — Again
LONDON — The verdict of U.S. voters was more decisive than most pollsters and pundits had predicted. Now the world waits to see whether the election of Donald Trump as president for a second time will prove as destabilizing as many American allies fear. Trump secured victory Wednesday when he...
Bredefeld, Chavez Primed for Supervisor Change
An incumbent has not lost a Fresno County Board of Supervisors in 26 years, the last time being when Judith Case defeated Tom Perch in 1998. Now, it appears it happened twice Tuesday, with Garry Bredefeld and Luis Chavez poised for victory. County election results as of 12:30 a.m. on...
Lebanon Files Complaint Against Israel at UN Labor Body Over Deadly Pager Explosions
GENEVA — Lebanon filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.'s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured, a Lebanese government minister said Wednesday. Wave of Explosions Blamed on Israel The wave of remotely triggered explosions that hit...
Despite Trump’s Unpredictability, Netanyahu Sees a More Favorable US President
JERUSALEM — Israel’s right-wing government celebrated Donald Trump’s victory Wednesday as if it had just won the U.S. election itself. “Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote on social media soon after Trump’s victory speech. “Your historic return to the White...
Trump Win Ignites Crypto Frenzy That Sends Bitcoin to a Record High
LONDON (AP) — The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday and crypto-related shares rallied as investors bet that former President Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election will be a boon for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous...
Valadao vs Salas, Maher vs Costa, McClintock vs Barkley: Keep Up on Congressional Races
The picture of the Valley's U.S Congressional races is becoming clearer as results for the five seats come in. Veteran, Former FBI Agent Takes on Longtime Incumbent Costa Longtime U.S. Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, holds a 5,000-vote lead against his opponent, Republican Michael Maher. Costa has a 52.8% lead against...
Trump Wins Second Term, Makes Historic Comeback
Decision Desk HQ projects former President Trump has won a second term after securing Pennsylvania and Alaska to reach 270 electoral votes, defeating Vice President Harris, The Hill reported. This marks Trump’s comeback as the first president in over 120 years to win after previously losing office. Trump's campaign, with...
Tangipa Poised to Represent in Sacramento
David Tangipa may be a political newcomer, but he is not new to pressure situations. Tangipa, R-Clovis, leads in his race for state Assembly against political veteran George Radanovich, 53% to 47%, with all precincts reporting, the Secretary of State reports as of Tuesday morning. The former Fresno State tight...
From Tax Measures to Prison Labor: Keep Track of State Propositions
California voters had 10 propositions to consider on Tuesday's ballot. GV Wire will keep you updated with the results of each one as they come in. Propositions 33 and 36 have their own stories. Analysis comes from the California Secretary of State's website. GV Wire will update results as they...