David Taub, Author at GV Wire

A Thousand Trump Trucks Parade in Fresno and Clovis

October 17, 2020

Just because it was called a Trucks for Trump rally, didn't mean supporters had to ride around in a pick-up. Of the estimated 1,000 cars staging in a privately-owned parking lot across from the Save Mart Cen...

Subpoenas Issued in GOP Ballot Collection Investigation, State A.G. Says

David Taub

October 16, 2020

California's top law enforcement official says he's issued subpoenas in an investigation into the state Republican Party's deployment of private ballot collection boxes in Fresno and other communities. Attor...

Top County Political Staffer Charged in Conflict of Interest Scandal

David Taub

October 16, 2020

A top staff for a Fresno County supervisor is accused of working on both sides of a county contract. Steven Rapada, the chief of staff for District 5 Supervisor Sal Quintero, was charged with one count of co...

After Outcry, Police Reviewer Answers Council on Delayed Report

David Taub

October 16, 2020

Fresno police auditor John Gliatta received praise and understanding during a hearing at Thursday's city council meeting. The council called Gliatta in for a workshop after controversy erupted over the delay...

Proposal Would Remove ‘Racist’ Names from Fresno Buildings and Parks.

David Taub

October 14, 2020

Update, 10/15/2020, 3:30 p.m.: the council approved Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria's resolution to create a list of city assets named for individuals and examine their past for racism or bigotry. The motion passe...

Photo of the front of Fresno Police Headquarters

Fresno Police Ask for More Money, Mental Health Center

David Taub

October 14, 2020

Police chief Andy Hall wants to turn a recently vacated police substation into an employee mental health facility. David Taub Politics 101 Hall said that officer suicides are on the rise. While...

Nunes to State on Ballot Box Battle: ‘Screw You’

David Taub

October 13, 2020

Local Republicans are calling out Democrats as hypocrites, and more, over the issue of unofficial ballot boxes. After Democratic leaders ordered the Fresno County Republican Party to dismantle boxes they say...

Panel Will Vote on Over 60 Proposals to Amend Fresno’s Growth Plan Tuesday

David Taub

October 12, 2020

After 10 months of meetings and a coronavirus interruption, the Fresno committee in charge of examining how the city should grow is about to vote on its recommendations. On Tuesday night, the city's General ...

City Gives $25,000 to Restaurants for Curbside Dining Areas

David Taub

October 9, 2020

Patio dining is coming to five downtown Fresno restaurants and breweries, with owners hoping the new seating option can help pull them out of the hole created by the COVID-19 shutdown. The strong possibility...

Gloves Come Off in Contested Race for Fresno School Board

David Taub

October 8, 2020

With responsibility for a $1 billion school district budget, the trustees of Fresno Unified have a say in spending more money than almost any other local public agency in the Central Valley. In the Nov. 3 elect...

California Acts To Increase Diversity on Corporate Boards

High Wind Danger Could Lead PG&E To Shut Off Power To Foothills Residents This Weekend

First ‘Murder Hornet’ Nest Found in US. It’s Almost the Size of a Basketball.

Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

400 Mask-Wearers Will Get $100 Gift Card in Five Valley Counties

Most US Farmers Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Pain From Trade Wars and COVID-19

Dyer Reveals Plans To Stop Gang Violence at City Hall Rally

Creek Fire: No Out of Pocket Cost for Property Cleanup Available, But There’s a Catch

It Was a ‘Summer of Kittens’ in the Santa Monica Mountains

Lawsuit of Michael Jackson Sexual Abuse Accuser Dismissed

Jeff Bridges Says He Has Lymphoma, Cites Good Prognosis

Guitars Played, Partly Made by Eddie Van Halen Go to Auction

Opinion: Fixing California's Unreliable Electricity Grid Should be the Priority, Not Pushing EV Usage

Walters: California’s Vague New Financial Regulation Law

Most US Farmers Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Pain From Trade Wars and COVID-19

Is the Clovis City Council’s Proclamation to End Racism Enough?

Eid al-Fitr Marks End of Ramadan, but COVID-19 Curtails Big Events

LIVE: Daily Briefing from Gov. Gavin Newsom

COVID-19 Brings a New Kind of Ramadan for Muslim Community

Marine Wins Democratic Primary for Kennedy's US House Seat

Biden Calls for ‘Transition’ From Oil, GOP Sees Opening

Poll: Joe Biden Builds 19-Point Lead Over Donald Trump Among Florida’s Early Voters

Joe Biden Maintains Substantial Lead Despite Major Poll Tightening Ahead of Election

David Taub

A Thousand Trump Trucks Parade in Fresno and Clovis

Subpoenas Issued in GOP Ballot Collection Investigation, State A.G. Says

Top County Political Staffer Charged in Conflict of Interest Scandal

After Outcry, Police Reviewer Answers Council on Delayed Report

Proposal Would Remove ‘Racist’ Names from Fresno Buildings and Parks.

Fresno Police Ask for More Money, Mental Health Center

Nunes to State on Ballot Box Battle: ‘Screw You’

Panel Will Vote on Over 60 Proposals to Amend Fresno’s Growth Plan Tuesday

City Gives $25,000 to Restaurants for Curbside Dining Areas

Gloves Come Off in Contested Race for Fresno School Board

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