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Darius Assemi,
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Stories by Darius Assemi

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As We Reopen, We Can’t Let Our Guard Down Against This Virus

We are at the point in the pandemic where the cracks in California’s unified response to COVID-19 are showing. Three northern counties...

/ 4 years ago

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Social Distancing Costly, but Effective. USA Rebound, Cultural Changes Next.

The human race is on pause. Our planet is changing. I wonder what cultural and moral transformations might emerge as a result of this pandem...

/ 4 years ago

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American Ingenuity Will Beat COVID-19. Here’s How We’ll Get Back to Work.

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting all of us to the test emotionally and financially. We are praying for loved ones fighting the virus and gri...

/ 4 years ago

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Free Speech Is What Allows Us to Govern Ourselves in America

Among the many things that make America great is our freedom of speech without government reprisal. In fact, one of our Founding Fathers, Ja...

/ 5 years ago

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This Is How Fresno Unified Can Vault to the Top

Fresno’s future depends on Fresno Unified School District. Its 74,000 students are the biggest part of our future workforce. In fact, what h...

/ 5 years ago

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There's a Better Way to Make Fresno Sparkle. Vote 'No' on P.

Here’s something I believe people on both sides of the parks tax debate can agree on: We’ve got miles to go to make Fresno a vibrant, safe, ...

/ 5 years ago

With Crime This Bad, Now Is Not the Time for a Parks Tax

This is the reality of life in Fresno, and it doesn’t matter where you live. Every time you park your car, you wonder if a window will...

/ 6 years ago

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These Fixes Will Make America Prosperous For All

If President Donald Trump doesn’t soon resolve the international trade war he started with tariffs, America’s booming economy wi...

/ 6 years ago

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Economy is Booming. Here's How to Keep America Prosperous.

If President Donald Trump doesn’t soon resolve the international trade war he started with tariffs, America’s booming economy wi...

/ 6 years ago

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Bourdain Brought Us Closer. Honor Him By Doing the Same.

In our news meeting this morning, we held a moment of silence for Anthony Bourdain and then talked about his gift for bringing people togeth...

/ 6 years ago

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$11M State Grant Will Help Fresno’s Emergency Shelter Beds, Mental Health Services

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City Council Finally Gives New NW Fresno Costco a Green Light

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BTC Scammy Scams, Impact of Blockchain on Global Markets: Crypto The WonderDog Show

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US Vetoes Full United Nations Membership for Palestine

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Barbara Corcoran: 1% Interest Rate Drop Will Send Housing Prices ‘Through the Roof’

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Cavinder Twins Are Returning to Miami for Their Last Season

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