Fresno County election officials will release the first results shortly after 8 p.m. on election night, with two or three additional updates expected throughout the evening, according to County Clerk/Registrar of Voters James Kus. The initial results will include ballots returned through Saturday, Kus told GV Wire. Here’s the estimated...
Israeli Strikes Target Syria for a Second Day in a Row
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Tuesday said its air force had struck targets in Syria for the second day in a row, attacks it said were aimed at cutting off the flow of weapons and intelligence between Hezbollah, the armed Lebanese group, and its sponsor, Iran. The announcement was...
Trump Snaps at Reporter When Asked About Abortion: ‘Stop Talking About That’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure — and getting testy about it. The former president was asked twice after casting his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday about a question that the state's voters are considering. If approved,...
Soria Stumps Outside Polling Place. Was it Legal?
A video from Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, D-Merced, shows her advocating for herself and the "first woman president" outside a polling place, which Fresno County Clerk James Kus said was something he'd prefer did not happen. Soria posted the video on X, showing her voting inside and speaking outside the downtown...
These California Toss-Ups May Decide Which Party Controls Congress
In 2020, California Democrats lost four of the seven competitive congressional seats they had just gained amid a "blue wave" two years earlier. In 2022, Republicans gained one more seat in California and took control of the U.S. House. This election, it is Republicans who must play defense. From the...
What We’ll Know and When We’ll Know It: A Guide to Election Night
Four years ago, it took days for news organizations to project Joe Biden as the winner of the election. This year, a verdict may not be fast, but it should be faster. It should even be much faster in several key states, like Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Like in 2020,...
Democratic Mayors in San Francisco and Oakland Fight to Keep Their Jobs on Election Day
SAN FRANCISCO — Voters are deciding whether to reelect San Francisco Mayor London Breed — the first Black woman in the role — or to pick one of her four challengers in a pricey and competitive race that's heated up over homelessness and public safety. All of the challengers are...
These 8 Counties Could Hint at Where the Election Is Headed
When the polls close Tuesday, we will be watching, of course, for statewide outcomes in the presidential battlegrounds. But as we wait for calls, there will be individual counties you can look to for clues — though not definitive ones — to the contours of the vote. Here are some...
Israel’s Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister in Surprise Announcement
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts across the region. Netanyahu and Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza. But Netanyahu...
Cryptocurrency Markets, Promoted by Trump, Brace for Election Volatility
SAN FRANCISCO — For months, cryptocurrency investors have been eagerly awaiting the presidential election, convinced that a victory for former President Donald Trump would be good for bitcoin. On the campaign trail, Trump has promoted himself as a crypto believer, raising hopes that a Republican victory Tuesday could send the...