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...
Some Fresno Area School and College Bond Measures Struggling. But 3rd Time Might Be Charm for Sierra.
Nearly $2 billion dollars in bond measures for Fresno-area school district and the community college district that stretches across four counties, including Fresno, were on Tuesday's ballot. Unlike elections for candidates that require either a simple majority, or in the case of multiple candidates, a plurality of votes to achieve...
Republicans Take Senate Majority for First Time in 4 Years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years. The unexpected battleground of Nebraska pushed Republicans over the top. Incumbent GOP Sen. Deb Fischer brushed back...
California Voters Reject Rent Control Ballot Measure
Voters have rejected another attempt to allow rent control in the Golden State. With 61.6% of voters opposing Proposition 33 and 100% of precincts partially reporting, the Associated Press has called the attempt to repeal 1995's Costa-Hawkins Act a failure. Prop. 33 is the third attempt in recent years to...
Two Union-Funded Challengers Trailing in Fresno Area Trustee Races
Only one of three union-backed challengers was in the lead in early vote counts in school board and college trustee races in Tuesday's election. Dan Bordona, a retired teacher who is trying to unseat incumbent Claudia Cazares in the Hoover region on the Fresno Unified School Board, had a slight...