Lindsie is your northern San Luis Obispo County community reporter Templeton parents attended an information session to learn about how the district plans to use Measure D bond funds Templeton Unified School District Superintendent Edd Bond explained the district's intent behind the event “This was a chance to kind of share the process and how we got here but also give them more information about timelines and things like that," Bond said were surprised to hear the district speak about projects she says weren't mentioned during the voting period like a site shift from Templeton Middle School to Vineyard Elementary instead of aesthetic improvements the big one that I really want to support and why I voted for the measure is a track," Nicholson said Bond shared that Wednesday might have been the first time parents heard of the district's plans for other projects it isn't the first time the district discussed them The school board discussed plans for Vineyard Elementary and Templeton Middle School during a public meeting in March Nicholson said parents are hoping for clearer communication moving forward "I think that there needs to be better communication I think that it would be important for them to have a town hall meeting so we can hear everyone's opinion," Nicholson said Bond said the district sent out a survey to gather feedback from the entire community “Hopefully we can get a really broad cross-section of input from different different people that this is going to impact He said feedback will be used to determine the order in which the district completes each step of its improvement plan Bond is hopeful that with several million dollars remaining from previous bond funding and the new Measure D funds all of the district's plans can be accomplished You can access the Bond Measure D survey here – The Templeton High School varsity tennis team advanced to the Central Section Division 2 semifinals for the first time in school history after a 5-4 win over Frontier High School in Bakersfield on May 1 according to Templeton High School Tennis Coach Ian Consoli in a close match that secured the team’s spot in the next round The team will play against Bullard High School The Templeton roster includes several seniors who began their high school tennis careers in Division 4 they have contributed to moving the program into higher competition levels and reaching new milestones News staff of the A-Town Daily News wrote and edited this article from local contributors and press releases Noticias de Atascadero en español Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times TORONTO, May 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today introduced Lexington Partners – a global pioneer in the development of institutional secondary markets with more than US$76 billion1 in total capital – with the launch of Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund that is available to Canadian accredited investors Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund provides an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments acquired through secondary transactions and co-investments within a semi-liquid accessible structure "As part of our commitment to bringing our best alternative investment capabilities to the Canadian market we are offering investors an institutional quality strategy from Lexington Partners," said Dennis Tew "With the increasing demand for liquidity in private investments the secondary market offers compelling opportunities for investors providing access to an asset class that is often underrepresented in Canadian portfolios." Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund invests substantially all of its investable assets in shares of a sub-fund of the Luxembourg-domiciled Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund SICAV SA (the "Underlying Fund") which comes to market with over US$875 million2 in assets under management from a diversified investor base internationally across Canada a specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton said: "The secondary market remains undercapitalised despite a significant supply of deal flow creating opportunities for investors to acquire attractive exposure Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund will complement our traditional drawdown funds which currently represent US$72.4 billion1 in assets and reflects our commitment to delivering strong By leveraging our experience and leadership in private markets Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund will play a pivotal role in our strategy to expand our capital base and enhance value creation for our investors." Designed for wealth channel clients seeking long-term growth opportunities Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund the Canadian Fund offers access to an asset class that until recently was primarily available to institutional investors The Underlying Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments acquired through secondary transactions and co-investments in new private equity transactions alongside leading sponsors the Underlying Fund will have the flexibility to invest in private assets across asset types Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund comes to market at a time when original investors in private funds and assets are seeking liquidity because of a slowdown in distributions from the asset class The secondary PE market has grown significantly and is projected to exceed US$500 billion3 over the next five years We believe investors in secondary funds seek private equity and alternatives exposure with the potential benefits of broad diversification reduced investment risk and mitigation of primary J-curve Franklin Templeton has become a major provider of alternatives investments with US$252 billion2 across private equity real estate venture capital and digital assets through organic growth and acquisitions of specialty managers like Lexington Benefits Street Partners and Clarion Partners 1.     Source: Lexington Partners as of December 31     Source: Franklin Templeton as of March 31     Source: Lexington Partners estimates as of April 2025 Views expressed are those of Lexington at the time of this press release and are subject to change There can be no assurance that historical trends will continue Units of Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund (the "Fund") are only sold to purchasers that qualify as "accredited investors" in reliance on prospectus exemptions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada it is not subject to the same regulatory requirements as publicly offered investment funds offered by way of prospectus The Fund is a Canadian access fund established as a trust under the laws of the Province of Ontario that will invest substantially all of its investable assets in shares of a sub-fund of Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund SICAV SA (the "Underlying Fund") The Underlying Fund is part of an umbrella investment program referred to as FLEX The investment objective of FLEX is to seek long-term capital appreciation and it seeks to achieve this investment objective by investing in a portfolio of private equity and other private assets All investments are subject to certain risks The risks associated with private equity and other private asset investments involve a high degree of risk may be considered speculative and are suitable only for accredited investors who can afford to risk the loss of all or substantially all of such investment Less information may be available with respect to private investments and such investments offer limited liquidity including risk factors, is contained in the Fund's subscription agreement and confidential private offering memorandum (collectively and the constating documents of the Fund Only the most recent Offering Documents should be relied upon for information on the Fund The returns of the Fund are not guaranteed the value of the Fund's units may change frequently Past performance may not be repeated and is not indicative of future results.  SOURCE Franklin Templeton Investments Corp For further information: Sarah Kingdon, 416-957-6191, [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: LONDON: Franklin Templeton continues face the fallout from embattled bond shop Western Asset Management Company (WAM), which suffered $33.6bn of redemptions in the first three months of 2025, offsetting positive inflows in other areas.  Overall, the firm suffered $26.2bn of outflows for the period with redemptions from WAM slightly softened by $7.4bn of new money in other parts of the business. Total firm AUM contracted 2% in the period, per the asset manager’s latest earnings release, which represents the second quarter of Franklin Templeton’s fiscal year for 2025. At the end of March, assets stood at $1.54tn, down from $1.57tn at the end of December 2024, and $1.6tn a year ago. CEO of Franklin Templeton: We see opportunities in infrastructure Monday - Friday 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm GMT + 1 All financial news and data tailored to specific country editions Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A celebration of the life of Pamela Raye Templeton Sanchez LA and passed away at her residence on April 29 She was born to her parents Jewel Van Buren Templeton and Betty Jane Jones Templeton Pamela is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Michael Templeton passed away peacefully on April 22 1964 to his parents Arthur and Lillian Templeton New Jersey alongside his older sister Patty and younger brother Steven Mike was a fearless adventurer who loved diving off the high dive and riding go carts alongside neighbors that would later become lifelong friends Some of his fondest childhood memories included building meticulous pinewood derby cars and rebuilding his Firebird with his dad Mike graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology where he studied Printing Management His hard work and tenacity fueled a fruitful tenure at Graytor Printing and Cultech His professional career also yielded meaningful friendships that he cherished throughout his life 1994 and were blessed with three children: Amelia Mike was known for being thoughtful and a great listener He found joy in the quality time he dedicated to each of his children and their unique pursuits His children knew him as a steady presence offering gentle and consistent support in all their endeavors Mike found great joy in spending time outdoors If he wasn’t working on his perfectly manicured landscaping His family loved sharing his passion for sailing with many evenings spent listening to music on the bay he found camaraderie in watching a vibrant community of sailing channels on YouTube He loved the ocean and shared this enthusiasm with his family through memorable trips back to Manasquan- where it all began- and Ocean City He shared his love of the sea through his expertly steamed crabs a skill honed over numerous visits to Ocean City His famous crab dinners were enjoyed during family gatherings on the deck soundtracked by his carefully-curated Spotify playlist Mike will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him He now sails free on the other side of the sunset the family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to KidneyCAN.org or DevilsYouthFoundation.org Visitation will be on Friday May 2, 2025 at the Cranford Alliance Church, corner of Cherry and Retford Avenue. A memorial service is planed for 11 am Saturday May 3, 2025, also at the church. Arrangements by Gray Funeral Directors,of Cranford. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday Arkansas to the late David and Carrie (Mitchell) Templeton Sammie was a proud graduate of Lincoln High School He had many talents with a servant’s heart Sammie served in the United State Air Force in the 1950’s He worked as a nurse in the county hospital Sammie was employed with General Motors Automotive He never said “goodbye,” he said Sammie was affectionately known as “Mr T.” by those who loved him and was fondly remembered for smoking his pipes and long cigars Sammie leaves to cherish his memory through his children: Joyce (Terry) Glenn; Shirley Green; Ronnie Templeton; Sam Templeton Jr.; Deborah Templeton; Anthony Williams; and Mildred Long; stepchildren: Calvin Joslin and Charles Blakes; a host of cousins great-grandchildren; special grandchildren: Rondale his eleven siblings; children: Sam and June Templeton; Jackie Essex The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our beloved family friend for all her love and care and a special thank you to his primary care provider The Templeton Unified School District (TUSD) is hosting an in-depth information night to discuss Measure D Community members will be able to learn more about the projects planned and the accountability measures in place to ensure the proper use of the measure's funds staff and faculty of the Templeton Unified School District are invited as well as anyone interested in the district's facilities The meeting takes place at the Vineyard Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room (2121 Vineyard Dr.) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m 1933 to William (Bill) Fetters and Rita Irene Fetters and went to be with our wonderful Lord on April 7 She married Guy Russell Templeton on December 30 1952 and passed away two days later on December 11 Kevin and his family reside in Soddy Daisy In July 1962 an evangelist visited the rural area where they lived in Unionville The evangelist requested permission to put up his tent on the land of Guy's father This tent revival lasted two weeks and both Guy and Carol came to know the Lord Jesus as her Savior at this tent revival on July 14 This event completely changed both their earthly lives and their eternal destiny She was a dedicated believer in Christ and a faithful wife and mother to her family she would want to be known for reading her Bible She read the Bible through at least once a year for many years Every time she came to the death of Moses in the book of Deuteronomy The viewing will be at Calvary Baptist Church on 5201 Dayton Blvd TN between the hours of 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Friday April 11 The funeral service will be held at the same location at Calvary Baptist Church in Red Bank the family requests donations may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church designated as Templeton Mission Fund Fund Selector Asia Franklin Templeton has launched the Franklin Lexington PE Secondaries Fund (FLEX-I), a sub-fund of the Luxembourg-domiciled Franklin Lexington Private Markets Fund SICAV SA range. It comes to market with over $875m in AUM from a diversified investor base in Apac according to a statement by the US asset manager Co-managed by Franklin Templeton and Lexington a manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds the new vehicle is Franklin Templeton’s first evergreen fund for the wealth channel internationally It has been notified for distribution to professional investors in Hong Kong and Japan as well as accredited investors in Singapore Christian Bucaro, head of wealth for Asia at Franklin Templeton said, “The launch of FLEX-I represents a major milestone in broadening access to high-quality secondary private equity for Asian investors across the wealth channel and reinforces our commitment to becoming a leading player in the alternatives wealth channel.” He added: “With over $875m in AUM at inception – with a substantial portion coming from investors in Asia – the fund’s initial momentum highlights the growing appetite in the region for global private market opportunities Designed for wealth channel clients seeking long-term growth opportunities, FLEX-I offers access to an asset class that until recently was primarily available to institutional investors. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments acquired through secondary transactions and co-investments in new private equity transactions alongside leading sponsors FLEX-I will have the flexibility to invest in private assets across asset types FLEX-I comes to market at a time when original investors in private funds and assets are seeking liquidity because of a slowdown in distributions from the asset class. Investors in secondary funds seek private equity and alternatives exposure with the potential benefits of broad diversification, potential for earlier cash returns, reduced investment risk and mitigation of primary J-curve, according to the statement. partner at Lexington said: “FLEX-I is designed to complement our traditional drawdown funds evergreen structure tailored to investors seeking long-term “By combining our global private markets expertise with our strong presence in Asia FLEX-I underscores our commitment to delivering impactful investment solutions to our clients.” Lexington helped the development of the institutional secondaries market over 30 years ago Franklin Templeton’s Asia wealth management team provide a diverse range of alternative asset capabilities including private equity secondaries and co-investment funds (Lexington) private credit (Benefit Street Partners and Alcentra) venture capital and digital assets.  Franklin Templeton manages over $252bn in alternative assets as of 31 March 2025 Grayscale’s innovation proxy; Blue Owl is making waves; Lombard Odier and China’s energy transition; UBS and contrarian investing; Janus Henderson and robots; Berkshire Hathaway and much more Fund Selector Asia provides up-to-the minute news tools and professional resources for key fund selectors and distributors across Asia in both the wholesale and institutional sectors articles or content may be reproduced in part or in full without express permission of Fund Selector Asia Nothing in this publication amounts to a personal recommendation or endorsement The material contained in this publication is intended for information only and does not constitute the provision of advice Neither the writer nor the publisher accepts any responsibility for any loss or damage caused by any use of or reliance on the opinions or views expressed in the publication Fund Selector Asia construction is expected to wrap up on the 19,000 square-foot dispatch center in Templeton for CAL FIRE and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Both agencies are eagerly awaiting the transition to a new and improved dispatch center with modern technology CAL FIRE Public Information Officer Eva Grady explained how having both dispatch centers under one roof will make communicating easier “We are both on the outskirts of San Luis Obispo and we're approximately five miles apart from each other which may as well be 100 miles because we don't get to interact face to face,” Grady said Both dispatch offices will be located on the second floor of the facility modern facility will allow more room for dispatchers to work comfortably we're in a 1940s-era old kitchen that's converted into a command center with upgrades along the years The new facility is nearly 10 times larger than their current dispatch center in San Luis Obispo “The role of a 911 dispatcher is a stressful job and that stress is only made worse if you’re in a tough work environment," said San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Nate Paul we did not have computers the way we do now the air conditioning is not designed to handle the heat load of all the dispatchers in that small room with all their computer screens so it’s really hard to maintain even basic temperature control in the current building Then you add to the fact that we have more people in the room than it was designed for and it makes for a very cramped environment pretty quickly.” Paul explained that the $39 million facility ensures that both agencies have adequate resources to serve their community for years to come “This is a 21st-century facility designed to last us at least the next 50 years,” Paul said in collaboration with the Templeton World Charity Foundation and the Templeton Religion Trust announced that the Templeton Prize Laureate for 2025 is His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew His All-Holiness is well known for groundbreaking engagements in environmental and peace-building efforts around the world Science and Environment Symposia held from the Amazon River to the Arctic Sea his numerous Ecumenical and Interfaith initiatives within all the Abrahamic Traditions and beyond and his forthright and courageous stand for the sovereignty On the occasion of the announcement of this most prestigious award His All-Holiness gave the following statement: “We gratefully and humbly accept this unique recognition which reflects the philanthropic vision of Sir John Templeton the exceptional founder of a worldwide enterprise of investment in the human spirit and in the ability for the human person to perceive and harness the capacities of the Spirit This honour is not only to our humble person the Apostolic See of Saint Andrew the First-Called Disciple has led the spiritual mission of teaching and preaching the transformational Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ throughout the oikumene We accept this singular dignity in the name of this history of service to God and the human family.” The Templeton Prize was first awarded to Mother Teresa in 1973 has honoured both spiritual leaders such as Tenzin Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as well as visionaries such as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and leading scientists and peacemakers across the globe The Ecumenical Patriarch will receive the award in New York City in September 2025 This Prize marks the second significant recognition and honour conferred upon His All-Holiness in a short span of time the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences of the Institut de France elected the Ecumenical Patriarch as a “foreign associate member” to the seat previously held by the late Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) Get the Orthodox Observer delivered to your inbox Download VCF • Join our Mailing Lists • Donate The information contained on the website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is for informational purposes only Certain individuals and institutions are presented for reference purposes only and may not be under the supervision or jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese The Holy Archdiocese does not exercise any administrative oversight or assignment authority over clergy that are not part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America affectionately known as "RJ" to family and friends She was a proud graduate of Vance High School and a vibrant soul who brought joy and creativity to all who knew her RJ was the beloved daughter of Donella Ivey and Raymond Templeton (wife Tina Templeton) She was a devoted mother to her cherished daughter and shared a beautiful life with her significant other Donald Sowell and Tina Sowell and her siblings: Lasheka Ivey who all remained by her side through life’s journey RJ had a passionate love for art and music always finding ways to express her creative spirit nothing captured her heart quite like all things mermaid and creativity that will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her Though she may no longer be with us in body her spirit will live on in the hearts of her family and friends The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 1:00 PM on Sunday 2025 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home of Huntersville A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 PM immediately followed by interment at Beatties Ford Memorial Gardens Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.KepnerFH.com Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home of Huntersville peacefully passed away and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning at her home with her loving family surrounding her dedicated member of Pine Chapel Moravian Church She married John Franklin “Frank” Templeton in December of 1953 and together they built a life full of love and memories Richard “Rick” Templeton and Keith Templeton There was nothing Starr loved more than being a mother to her sons and a loving wife to her husband Starr felt privileged to be a stay-at-home wife and mother She was always willing to do whatever it took to maintain a happy and strong household Starr realized that she could hold even more love in her heart for her family after her four precious grandchildren arrived.  she had a love that knew no bounds for her grandchildren she was a seamstress in her young age and her fondness of sewing knitting and crocheting grew to where she was able to gift her pieces to those around her she was known for her wonderful cooking and baking especially her “Three-hundred-dollar chocolate cake” and her Pecan Tarts Starr would want you to know it was pronounced “pee-can” here in the south.  and her family is comforted knowing Jesus welcomed her into heaven with open arms and she is free at last of all her pain Rick Templeton (Pam) and Keith Templeton (Shannon); 4 grandchildren and Eric (Camry); 14 great-grandchildren; and a special companion for nine years The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church There will be a private family committal at Parklawn Memorial Park The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Jimmy Sink for his loyal care and genuine love to Starr for the last nine years of her life As well as Trellis Hospice Care for the care given to Starr.  Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is honored to serve the family of Mrs Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral at the age of 81 following a hard-fought battle with cancer Beloved husband of Rose (nee Shell) Templeton; brother to Alan (Bonnie) Templeton and James Templeton; devoted father to Terry Marquis and Jennifer Cox; loving grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of three John graduated from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (now Missouri S&T Rolla) with a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering He was a registered professional engineer with the state of Missouri he taught courses in circuits and other electrical topics at Vatterott for nearly a decade he enjoyed playing tennis while attending St Services: Memorial Visitation will be held at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in his name to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 4355 Butler Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63128, www.abidingsaviorlutheranchurgh.org, or the Mercy South de Greeff Hospice House, 10024 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128,  https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-hospice-south-de-greeff-hospice-house/ Johnny was my double cousin and I always thought of him as my brother Most of my childhood memories were shared with him.( except horseback riding!) My husband died of pancreatic cancer in February and may the peace of God descend on you as you walk through your grief Know that friends I’m God at SunRise Church in Ofallon I never met a man anymore nice as john we have talked alot i will miss him I cooked him a 1 lb pork steak he never got over that he loved to eat he eat the whole thing John was my cousin but he was also my friend He was always so upbeat that he made you feel good just being with him We stopped to see him in early November and even then he was his upbeat self We knew how ill he was but hoped he could be with us longer We are so saddened to just learn of John’s passing Our thoughts and prayers are with Rose and all his family Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 The US SEC has extended the timeline for when it will rule on Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP ETF, with the new decision date set for June 17, 2025, per a newly issued notice The securities regulator said they need additional time to evaluate the proposed rule change filed by Cboe BZX Exchange to list and trade shares of the ETF The application was published in the Federal Register on March 19 with an initial 45-day review period set to expire on May 3 “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein,” the SEC stated in its filing Franklin Templeton, which manages over $1.5 trillion in client assets, submitted its S-1 registration form to the SEC last month The firm joins other asset managers like Grayscale and WisdomTree in seeking approval for XRP-based investment products XRP, the fourth-largest crypto asset by market capitalization, traded at approximately $2.3 at press time, showing a 7% increase over the past seven days, according to CoinGecko data The SEC on Tuesday also delayed decisions on other crypto ETF applications including Fidelity’s spot Ethereum ETF with staking features The SEC’s decision to postpone its ruling may frustrate some investors The review process is often multi-phased and designed to address regulatory concerns Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart previously described the delay as “standard procedure” and stated that it doesn’t impact the overall chances of approval He noted that the final deadlines for decisions on these ETFs don’t arrive until October the SEC just punted on a bunch of alt coin ETF filings including Litecoin It's expected as this is standard procedure & Atkins hasn't even been confirmed yet This doesn't change our (relatively high) odds of approval Also note that the final deadlines… — James Seyffart (@JSeyff) March 11, 2025 also pointed out in a recent statement that similar delays occurred with the approval of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs the postponements were part of the regulatory process and didn’t prevent eventual approval Don’t have an account? Create one Already have an account? Sign In Sign In ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review of Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) application The delay—announced through a formal notice—follows the regulator’s routine procedure of taking additional time to evaluate crypto-linked investment proposals Franklin Templeton, a financial heavyweight managing over $1.5 trillion in assets, submitted the XRP ETF application on March 13 with the proposal published in the Federal Register on March 19 The SEC was initially expected to respond by May 3 but cited the need for more time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues it raises The SEC has postponed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s XRP spot ETF application to June 17. Source: SEC “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action… so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein,” the SEC stated This marks another chapter in the ongoing XRP SEC standoff with the agency maintaining its cautious stance toward crypto-based investment products despite growing interest from traditional finance giants The proposal arrives in the wake of increasing expectations for the outcome of the Ripple lawsuit and XRP lawsuit news, as regulatory clarity continues to drive market sentiment who is known for his pro-crypto inclinations trading around $2.29 with modest intraday gains the token recorded a 0.86% increase at press time reflecting resilience despite a significant dip in trading volume—down over 46% to $2.64 billion XRP was trading at around $2.29 at press time. Source: XRP Liquid Index (XRPLX) via Brave New Coin Some analysts attribute this price stability to broader market consolidation and lingering optimism from previous news about futures-based XRP ETFs. Others caution that investor interest could wane if the SEC continues to stall decisions on products like the Franklin XRP Fund Franklin Templeton isn’t alone. The SEC also postponed decisions on other crypto ETF filings including Grayscale’s Ethereum staking ETF and Franklin’s own Solana ETF proposal These delays are seen by many as part of a broader strategy to methodically approach digital asset regulation Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called the delay “standard procedure,” adding that it likely won’t affect the ultimate outcome. Fellow analyst Eric Balchunas echoed that sentiment, noting that similar extensions occurred before the approval of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Final deadlines for most of these filings don’t arrive until the fall,” Seyffart explained The final decision for XRP ETFs is expected around mid-October the maximum 240-day review period allowed under SEC rules Brazil has approved the world’s first spot XRP ETF by Hashdex, achieving what U.S. regulators have delayed. Source: Stellar Expert via X The ETF delay adds another layer to the already complex Ripple XRP news landscape, which includes ongoing discussions about the Ripple ledger and its role in Ripple exchange operations globally As the June 17 deadline approaches, investors and market watchers will be closely monitoring both regulatory developments and XRP price prediction models Brave New Coin reaches 500,000+ engaged crypto enthusiasts a month through our website, podcast, newsletters, and YouTube. 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Find out more today! |2025-05-05T06:03:34+12:005 May 2025|News| |2025-05-05T06:00:26+12:005 May 2025|News| |2025-05-04T19:10:01+12:004 May 2025|News| |2025-05-04T19:05:54+12:004 May 2025|News| |2025-05-04T15:25:07+12:004 May 2025|News| Auckland / Melbourne / London / New York / Tokyo Jestene was born in Iredell County on August 22 to the late Perry Davis Holland and Gertrude Goforth Holland She was a graduate of Union Grove High School where she was awarded an academic scholarship to Lees McRae College She worked in training and personnel at JP Stevens in Turnersburg for more than 30 years She was an avid reader (read over 100 books last year) Jestene was preceded in death by her husband Those left to cherish her memory are her son Davis Banks Templeton (Anna); great grandchildren The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 1:30 pm until 2:45 pm Online condolences may be made to the family at troutmanfuneralhome.com and Troutman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Templeton family Details: cache-fra-eddf8230029-FRA 1746483624 3643486332 Posted by | Apr 29 TEMPLETON — Templeton High School’s girls track and field team made school history at the 2025 Arcadia Invitational where it competed against some of the nation’s best athletes at the largest high school track meet in the country The girls’ 4×800-meter relay team — composed of Kellen Sims with Naomi Julian as alternate — ran in the Friday night Invitational section The team clocked a new school record and personal best of 9:22.74 three Templeton runners competed individually: McAdoo delivered a standout performance with a personal record of 57.19 seconds — setting a new school record in the process. Templeton’s 4×100-meter relay team of Kate Nicholson In one of the weekend’s most exciting moments and McAdoo competed in the final heat of the 4×400-meter relay the team surged ahead to win their heat and finish third overall Their time of 3:56.50 set yet another school record and personal best earning them medals and a prestigious invitation to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in June whose leadership continues to elevate Templeton track and field to elite competition levels Feature Image: The Templeton High girls’ 4×800-meter relay team (left) — Kellen Sims and Keani Neuhs finished second in the Arcadia Invitational with a new school record of 9:22.74 Articles published by Paso Robles Press may be publicly submitted press releases or other forms of media not specifically authored by a member of our News Staff Paso Robles Press is the community’s top-ranked news source for Paso Robles mailing 30,000 monthly copies to our community most-trusted news source for our community Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress meteorologist Steve Templeton had to do something he’s never done before — evacuate the studio from which he was broadcasting because of severe weather but it was a plan on paper,” Templeton told St and hopefully I never have to do it again.” the chief meteorologist for KMOV First Alert 4 was broadcasting from the TV station’s Maryland Heights studio “Here's what I'm going to do,” Templeton told his audience “I'm going to zoom out a little bit [to] show you what's going on and why we're doing this There is rotation right here coming at Maryland Heights It'll take me about a minute to get downstairs and we'll resume our coverage from our downstairs studio.” windowless studio where he was again manipulating the on-screen radar to provide updates on the location of tornadoes The National Weather Service office in St. Louis would later confirm that 12 tornadoes touched down The strongest tornado’s max winds topped out at 165 mph Thirteen people died across the state of Missouri That night amplified the importance of local meteorologists who broadcast lifesaving information holds the prestigious Certified Broadcast Meteorology seal from the American Meteorological Society — the gold standard in the field he worked at television stations in Dubuque and Des Moines It was a homecoming of sorts for the Templeton family because his wife grew up in nearby Nashville “The first weekend I started on the air here in St Louis about 60 tornadoes broke out over Missouri and Illinois Other storms stick out in Templeton’s mind There was the derecho in July 2006 that unexpectedly turned toward St. Louis from the northeast. The storm sent fans at Busch Stadium scrambling for cover Another impactful and memorable year of tornadoes was 2011 an EF4 tornado with max winds of 170 mph became known as the Good Friday tornado but it caused extensive damage across the St Louis Lambert International Airport to close for nearly 24 hours because I just abandoned [my wife] as soon as the storm hit and we knew how bad it was,” he said Templeton flew to Indianapolis and afterward rented a car to drive back to St I was on the air inspecting damage and talking to people who had survived and showing people the meteorological side of the damage from an EF4 tornado,” he said Templeton was again surveying other storm damage just days later from the 2011 Super Outbreak more than 220 tornadoes spawned in the south an EF5 tornado killed 158 people in Joplin That disaster continues to influence how Templeton does his job “A tornado that had almost a 20-minute lead time — 20 minutes to get to safety — how did we lose 158 people?” he asked “That had a dramatic impact on me and how I communicate weather and I’m still trying to learn the science of communication better so nothing like that ever happens should it happen in the St Templeton is quick to emphasize that delivering life-saving information is a team effort involving not only the National Weather Service but also his colleagues at First Alert 4 “I might get the gratitude because I'm in front of the camera you've got a crap app on your phone that you can use that will tell you it's sunny and 72 that's when you need the context and someone explaining it and hopefully that's what sets us apart from AI and apps — that we can add the context.” The Politically Speaking Hour makes government and politics understandable and accessible at this crucial point in history host Jason Rosenbaum will question elected officials and shine the spotlight on the issues that matter And we’ll empower your voice into the conversation about the future of our community and states 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The letter continues that Lamontagne has always acted in good faith looking out for the taxpayers and residents of the town Lamontagne's last day in Templeton will be March 17 This represents two-weeks notice to the town of his departure The letter also states Lamontagne previously had to defend himself from an unfair evaluation during his previous review and that a previous Select Board had sought but failed to hold a hearing against him Lamontagne also states that the pending hearing is being used as a weapon against him by the board and that he is unable to perform his job duties According to MassLive, the complaint against him was filed by Narragansett Regional School District Superintendent Christopher Casavant Lamontagne is quoted by MassLive as saying My job as chief financial officer is to make sure the budget is balanced and doing my fiduciary responsibility I have due for the taxpayers of the town." Lamontagne was hired by the town in 2018 as a management fellow, later promoted to Assistant Town Administrator, and became Town Administrator in 2020 He is the town's first full-time town administrator Lamontagne previously served on the Chicopee School Committee and City Council but left the council to become a police officer in the city although he returned to public administration before joining the force What's nextThe Select Board will consider its next steps at its Wednesday, March 12 meeting, according to the agenda In addition to considering the town's next steps regarding a town administrator the Board's agenda includes an open meeting complaint and a request from Clerk Jeffrey Bennett for Chairman Michael Currie to step down as Chair After an officer-involved shooting near Templeton High School on Wednesday night community members are thinking about their safety San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots heard in the 1200 block of South Main Street when the first deputies arrived on the scene 37-year-old Templeton resident Thomas Farrell fired shots at the patrol unit A second patrol unit arrived soon after and a deputy in that vehicle shot Farrell Farrell was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries and has since been booked into custody on two counts of attempted murder resident Cynthia Lemcke said she’s more aware of her safety now "I think it opens your ears and your eyes to a lot more,” Lemcke said She was surprised to learn about the shooting "I'm sure everybody else is wondering why and who." While she was shocked to hear of the events she said it wouldn't impact her overall feeling of safety within Templeton "I moved here for great reasons and one incident like this isn’t going to be a concern," Lemcke said Templeton resident Scott Claire said he is concerned about the use of guns in town "This is a community that I think has their fair share of guns The last officer-involved shooting in Templeton took place more than four years ago The SLO County Sheriff's Office says its investigation into the shooting is ongoing. You can find the latest news release here The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is releasing more information about a deputy-involved shooting that injured a suspect in Templeton earlier this year 29 near Templeton High School and the Salinas River A video released by the sheriff’s office on Tuesday shows video from at least one of the patrol cars that night with a sheriff’s spokesperson explaining in detail what occurred The video states two marked patrol cars with two deputies in each vehicle responded to reports of shots heard along the 1200 block of South Main Street at around 10 p.m fired multiple times at the driver’s side of the first patrol car from a “hidden location at the base of a tree.” The video is paused while a close-up is shown of what the sheriff’s office says is a muzzle flash clearly visible You then see the first patrol car stop and appear to back up when someone holding a gun emerges from the side of the driveway The spokesperson says it was the suspect pointing his gun directly at the vehicle and firing The video then shows the first patrol car driving off It’s at that time the spokesperson says the suspect then approaches the second vehicle With both of those deputies getting out of their vehicle the deputies fired several shots from at the suspect The video then shows the suspect on the ground off the side of the driveway and deputies shouting commands like “do not move." The sheriff’s office says medical aid for Farrell was requested 46 seconds after the last shot was fired and that he was held at gunpoint for about two-and-a-half minutes while additional deputies arrived on scene the spokesperson added while showing a closeup shot of it in the video They say medical aid was given to the suspect once they determined he was no longer a threat The sheriff’s office says Farrell was under the influence of nitrous oxide gas they say it was struck three times during the incident Sheriff Ian Parkinson says the video and this incident “illustrates the danger that law enforcement faces.” Farrell was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries and was later arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder on a peace officer He has not yet entered a plea and is due back in court next month The sheriff’s office says its major crimes unit handled the investigation into the incident with their findings turned over to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office adding that its professional standards unit will review the case for compliance with departmental policy The District Attorney’s Office will be handling the investigation into whether the shooting by deputies was justified Sheriff’s officials say the deputies involved were placed on paid administrative leave following the incident and received wellness support and were evaluated to determine if they could return to work and in what capacity A sheriff's spokesperson says all four have since returned to work To view the video released by the sheriff's office, click here passed away peacefully at his home in the Manville Community of Gate City the fourth child of Troy and Jo Ann Templeton Roger is survived by two children: Zachary Templeton and Brittany McConnell He worked for several years at Kingsport Press/Arcata Graphics and then worked for the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority retiring in March of this year at the rank of Lieutenant Roger enjoyed being outside in nature whether that be hunting The family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home Graveside services will be conducted at 12:00p.m. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 11:15a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service and Randy McDavid will serve as pallbearers An online guest register is available for the Templeton family at www.gatecityfunerals.com Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Roger Alan Templeton California's new daylighting law requires drivers to park 20 feet away from crosswalks and 15 feet away from crosswalks with a curb extension According to Templeton CHP's Public Information Officer Ryan Armstrong daylighting refers to "keeping a clear zone of a specified distance on the approach side of an intersection or crosswalk allowing better visibility for drivers so they can see pedestrians and others entering the roadway." "It is important for the community to understand that they could be ticketed for violating this rule even if there is no signage or red curb in the area explaining where parking is prohibited This rule applies to both private and commercial vehicles," said Officer Armstrong Templeton resident Jeanne Hunt said increased visibility would make her feel safer when crossing the street "It would be a lot easier for everybody because a lot of times if a big car is in the front you can't see behind it anyway," said Hunt there are still aspects of the new law she has questions "Would they paint [the curb] red 20 feet back?" Hunt asked Cindy Osgood a resident of Templeton for nearly 30 years argued that she feels safe crossing the streets in town already she feels there needs to be appropriate signage to enforce this new law "If the curb was painted red and there was no parking slot there You can find more information on the new daylighting law here Appointment follows addition of former LPL executive Rob Pettman as TIFIN President and international expansion with TIFIN India which leverages conversational AI to build consumer facing investment platforms as the firm expands its enterprise offerings He will also serve as the firm's Chief Global Officer overseeing international expansion and partnerships including TIFIN India He brings decades of fintech and digital wealth experience across Asia Bindal most recently led Franklin Templeton Strategic Ventures and strategic platforms advancing Franklin Templeton's advisor technology capabilities He previously served as Global Head of Digital Strategy and Wealth Management and President of Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) where he helped build one of the country's most respected asset managers "Harshendu brings deep strategic and operational expertise across markets and platforms," said Vinay Nair "Harshendu brings deep strategic and operational expertise across markets and platforms," said Vinay Nair "His global perspective and experience across asset management and fintech will help TIFIN's mission of impact through innovation at speed I am delighted to welcome him to TIFIN's leadership team." 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