David Taub, Author at GV Wire

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Recreational Cannabis in Fresno? Council Will Vote Next Week.

December 6, 2018

The Fresno City Council spent nearly 80 minutes Thursday debating the finer points of cannabis regulations. The main question: Whether to regulate medicinal cannabis, recreational use, both, or neither. Temp...

Gettin’ Busy in Sacramento: Over 200 Legislative Items in Just Three Days.

David Taub

December 5, 2018

After only three days in session, members of the California Legislature have already proposed 204 items for consideration. Maybe that shouldn’t be so surprising. After all, 5,617 pieces were introduced in the ...

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Is Islam Inherently Violent? Scholar Attempts to Answer the Question.

David Taub

December 5, 2018

ISIS and the Iranian government have damaged the reputation of Islam, almost to the point of no return. That is one of the assessments of lecturer Hamid Entezam. And it's why he is constantly on the lectu...

Is She the Face of the New Democrat? Rashida Tlaib Visits Fresno.

David Taub

December 5, 2018

In November, Rashida Tlaib made history. In doing so, she has quickly become one of the darlings of the political left. The newly elected congresswoman from Detroit visited Fresno this past weekend. On Satur...

TJ Cox Back in Fresno—Talks Immigration and Preparing for New Job

David Taub

December 4, 2018

Newly-elected congressman TJ Cox is preparing to take office next month. With the election count about to become official, the Democrat has declared victory over incumbent David Valadao (R-Hanford) in the 21...

Council Tackles Big Issues: Cannabis, Homeless, and Pay Raises

David Taub

December 4, 2018

The Fresno City Council is saving its best for last. Major items such as cannabis regulation, homelessness, and farmland mitigation appear on this week's agenda. Technically, Thursday's (Dec. 6) meeting is t...

Borgeas, Hurtado Sworn-In as New State Senators

David Taub

December 3, 2018

The California state Legislature was back at work, albeit for a ceremonial session. As mandated by the state Constitution, all 80 Assembly members and the 20 newly elected senators were sworn into office Mon...

Fresno City Council to Vote on 23% Raises in Lame Duck Session

David Taub

December 3, 2018

Oliver Baines hopes to give two of his colleagues and two incoming councilmen a parting gift — a 23% raise. Baines is headed into the last month of his council tenure. He is termed out, with his service conc...

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Did Ballot Harvesting Cause Blue Wave? Revisiting the Debate.

David Taub

November 30, 2018

TJ Cox was down by more than 4,000 votes as returns were counted the night of the Nov. 6 election. As it stands now, he will be elected to Congress in the 21st district by nearly 600 votes. That drastic t...

Rail Fail? Richards Answers Patterson’s HSR Questions

David Taub

November 29, 2018

Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) had his chance on Thursday (Nov. 29) to confront high-speed rail leadership over a state audit, which blames high costs and delays on mismanagement of the project. HSR bo...

After Khashoggi Killing, Senate to Vote on US Role in Yemen

Ex-Judges to ICE: End Immigration Arrests at Courthouses

Zakaria: Assessing George Bush and WASP Culture

Terry Cox Named President of Central Unified School Board

Sky's the Limit for Valley Students Eyeing Healthcare Careers

Terry Cox Named President of Central Unified School Board

Funding, Growth Challenges Top of Mind For New Clovis Trustees

Walters: Harassment Case Tarnishes Sen. Kamala Harris

Fresno vs. Boise? Expect a Punch-You-in-the-Mouth Game.

Carr Playing at High Level Despite Heavy Turnover on Raiders

Heisman Winner Murray Thrills A’s, Except When He Scrambles

Men Run Hollywood, But Female Film Stars Rule the Box Office

'Sweet' Holiday Sounds Break Heart of Mom With Excluded Son

Zakaria: Assessing George Bush and WASP Culture

Walters: Harassment Case Tarnishes Sen. Kamala Harris

Voth: Remembering Peter Everwine, the Patriarch of Fresno Poets

City Council Candidates Forum: Arias vs. Hill, Esparza vs. Whelan

Bulldog AD’s Bold Ideas: He Talks Football, Facilities, and Education.

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

Rep. Jeff Denham on Water Actions, Migrant Caravan and Marijuana Taxes

David Taub

Recreational Cannabis in Fresno? Council Will Vote Next Week.

Gettin’ Busy in Sacramento: Over 200 Legislative Items in Just Three Days.

Is Islam Inherently Violent? Scholar Attempts to Answer the Question.

Is She the Face of the New Democrat? Rashida Tlaib Visits Fresno.

TJ Cox Back in Fresno—Talks Immigration and Preparing for New Job

Council Tackles Big Issues: Cannabis, Homeless, and Pay Raises

Borgeas, Hurtado Sworn-In as New State Senators

Fresno City Council to Vote on 23% Raises in Lame Duck Session

Did Ballot Harvesting Cause Blue Wave? Revisiting the Debate.

Rail Fail? Richards Answers Patterson’s HSR Questions

Author David Taub