David Taub, Author at GV Wire

Parks Sales Tax Measure Is on Ballot. Earning Voter Support is Next.

August 9, 2018

And now the next challenge begins. After months of fundraising, signature gathering and verifying by Fresno for Parks, voters will have the opportunity to vote on a sales tax benefiting parks, trails, and re...

Combined photo board of Rep. Devin Nunes, left, and challenger Andrew Janz

Will Controversial MSNBC Audio Affect Nunes-Janz Race?

David Taub

August 9, 2018

Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, talked about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the Republican effort to impeach a top Department of Justice off...

Photo of people waiting in line at the DMV in Van Nuys, Calif.

As Lines Grow, State Legislators Kill DMV Audit

David Taub

August 8, 2018

Despite calls to hold the DMV accountable for hours-long wait times, a California legislative committee declined to approve an audit of the agency at Wednesday (Aug. 8) hearing. Although none of the 13 assem...

After Twitter Threat, Janz Carries On with Town Hall

David Taub

August 8, 2018

From all appearances, Andrew Janz's talk to a group of 100 mostly senior citizens looked like another political rally. But the event took place Wednesday morning under a threat made two days earlier from a T...

Survival and Optimism Rise from Ashes of California Fires

David Taub

August 8, 2018

The blue skies ended in southern Oregon. Opinion David Taub As my family drove back to Fresno on a cross-country RV trip, we headed down I-5. Initially, I thought the white plumes were coas...

Heng Claims Victory as Facebook Restores Banned Campaign Ad

David Taub

August 7, 2018

(Update, 8/08/18: this story now includes a statement from Facebook). Days after accusing Facebook of removing her campaign ad, congressional candidate Elizabeth Heng is claiming victory over the social medi...

Dozens Want a Role in Governing Local Schools

David Taub

August 7, 2018

Politics 101 David Taub With the filing deadline three days away, 28 candidates (including 8 incumbents) have qualified for local school board races being decided in November's general electio...

Is a Simple Majority Vote Enough to Pass Parks Tax?

David Taub

August 7, 2018

(Update, 8/08/18: an interpretation from City Attorney Douglas Sloan is now included) After months of signature gathering and deadline hustling, the final decision on whether Fresno voters will decide on a p...

Picture of packaged almonds at Fresno Food Expo

With Nut Harvest Coming, Valley Growers Weary of Trade War

David Taub

July 27, 2018

With harvest season a few weeks away, nut growers in the Central Valley are already weary of new higher tariffs on some of their products, such as pistachios. And they worry that if the international market ...

What To Do With $171 Million? Dam Backers May Turn It Down.

David Taub

July 25, 2018

The good news is, a state board officially approved $171 million for Temperance Flat Reservoir. But, get this: The lead agency for the project isn’t sure if it wants the money. Have you ever heard of gove...

Housing Project Honors Sal Gonzales Sr.'s Inspiring Legacy

Trump Nixes $92M Military Parade, Blames DC for High Cost

Elections Guru Nate Silver Gives Janz & Heng Little Chance of Winning

LA Mayor: Trump Sows Division, Does ‘Racist Things’

AP Fact Check: Trump's Take on Immigrant Crime Off Mark

Would New Fresno CC Science Building Give Blackstone a Lift?

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Social Media Must Stop Targeting Conservatives

Looking For Skills in High-Demand Careers? Check Out CTEC.

Brad Pitt Says He Has Given Angelina Millions Since Split

Silver & Blackout TV: Why Fresno Can’t See Derek Carr in Preseason

In Franklin’s Anthems, Women Heard an Empowering Message

Aerosmith to Launch Residency in Las Vegas Next Year

Fed Up, He Takes on River West Trash With His Own Hands

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Social Media Must Stop Targeting Conservatives

Your Chance to Honor Rhodes, Who Still is Elevating Fresno

Time to Pass Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Legislation

Why Can't Israelis & Palestinians End Bloodshed? Retired FBI Agent Explains.

Leaders Applaud New Community Center for Highway City

Want To Boost Creativity? Connect With Someone From a Foreign Country.

Inside the Sacred Danger of Thailand’s Caves

David Taub

Parks Sales Tax Measure Is on Ballot. Earning Voter Support is Next.

Will Controversial MSNBC Audio Affect Nunes-Janz Race?

As Lines Grow, State Legislators Kill DMV Audit

Survival and Optimism Rise from Ashes of California Fires

Heng Claims Victory as Facebook Restores Banned Campaign Ad

Dozens Want a Role in Governing Local Schools

Is a Simple Majority Vote Enough to Pass Parks Tax?

With Nut Harvest Coming, Valley Growers Weary of Trade War

What To Do With $171 Million? Dam Backers May Turn It Down.

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