David Taub, Author at GV Wire

Red Moon Rising. New Grizzlies Uniforms Include an Unusual Feature

January 29, 2019

The Grizzlies will sport two major changes as they head into their 22nd season in Fresno. One is a subtle— not so subtle change— as the team becomes the affiliate of the Washington Nationals. I'm not sure ho...

Before Losing Quorum, ALRB Rules in Favor of Longtime Nemesis

David Taub

January 29, 2019

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest pick for the California Public Utilities Commission will leave her former board shorthanded. Last week, Newsom appointed Genevieve Shiroma to the CPUC. She had served on the Agricu...

Bredefeld’s Money-Back Guarantee Gains New Support

David Taub

January 29, 2019

Two business-friendly Fresno city councilmen are putting their money where their mouth is. Technically, it’s the city’s money. “Money-back guarantee holds the bureaucracy at City Hall accountable.” — Cou...

FUSD Broke Open Meeting Rules in Slatic Incident, Says Bullard Student’s Lawyer

David Taub

January 28, 2019

The lawyer representing a student seen in a physical altercation caught on video with a school board trustee says the district is skirting the law when it discussed the case at a subsequent meeting. On the J...

Slatic Controversy Stirs the Anonymous Dregs of Twitter

David Taub

January 25, 2019

Perhaps the most naive people in the world are those who believe Twitter is the bastion of intelligent opinion. Case in point: new Twitter handles popping up in the wake of the Terry Slatic controversy. ...

Royal Rumble 2019 Preview: A Case for the Honky Tonk Man

David Taub

January 25, 2019

The 32nd annual Royal Rumble takes place this Sunday (Jan. 27) at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Royal Rumble is the yearly WWE event, where 30 wrestlers compete in a battle royal-style match. The winner receiv...

Dyer Back on His Feet. Expects to Return to Work Soon.

David Taub

January 24, 2019

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is up and walking, albeit gingerly. Dyer attended memorial services for former Pelco owner David McDonald on Thursday (Jan. 24) at the Saroyan Theatre and chatted with GV Wire ...

Measure P Attorney Asks City to Start Collecting Fresno Parks Tax

David Taub

January 24, 2019

Measure P, the 2018 sales tax initiative for parks, may not have failed after all. Last November, 52% of Fresno voters favored it. However, voters were told it needed two-thirds approval to pass. Thus, the m...

Haron Dealership Celebrates New Facility, Loyalty to Downtown

David Taub

January 23, 2019

After 19 months and an $8 million renovation, a downtown Fresno car dealership is back to where it had been for more than seven decades. And where it wants to stay. Haron Jaguar Land Rover held a ceremonial ...

Face-Off for Fresno Supervisor: Brandau, Hosey, Johnson

David Taub

January 23, 2019

The election for a vacant Fresno County supervisorial seat is less than six weeks away. And, the three candidates vying to represent north and central Fresno and parts of Clovis are getting ready. Fresno Cit...

Trump: Shutdown Could Last 'Months or Even Years'

Absentee Returns Suggest Strong Interest in Supervisor Race

Good Boy! Meet Fresno’s Newest Police K9’s

Samsung Folding Phone Is Different But Almost $2K

Gov. Newsom: Is He Getting Things Done?

West Side Gets 35%, Friant 100%, Salmon 100% of Water Allocation

Southern California Wastes So Much Rain It Should Be a Crime

California Supreme Court Throws Cities, Including Fresno, Into Chaos Over Local Taxes

Taylor, 'Dogs Get Ready for Big Week By Dropping Colorado State

You’ll Never Guess Fresno City College’s Newest Sports Team

Royale Rumble: ‘Apex Legends’ Smashing Fortnite’ Records

Machado, Padres Agree to $300M, 10-Year Deal

Opinion: Bipartisan Bill Promises Climate Policy Breakthrough

Walters: Has Newsom Become Governor Gaslight?

Walters: Felony Murder Law Repealed? Maybe Not.

What Happens When the Next Big Wildfire Hits?

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

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

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

David Taub

Red Moon Rising. New Grizzlies Uniforms Include an Unusual Feature

Before Losing Quorum, ALRB Rules in Favor of Longtime Nemesis

Bredefeld’s Money-Back Guarantee Gains New Support

FUSD Broke Open Meeting Rules in Slatic Incident, Says Bullard Student’s Lawyer

Slatic Controversy Stirs the Anonymous Dregs of Twitter

Royal Rumble 2019 Preview: A Case for the Honky Tonk Man

Dyer Back on His Feet. Expects to Return to Work Soon.

Measure P Attorney Asks City to Start Collecting Fresno Parks Tax

Haron Dealership Celebrates New Facility, Loyalty to Downtown

Face-Off for Fresno Supervisor: Brandau, Hosey, Johnson

Author David Taub