David Taub, Author at GV Wire

Photo illustration of Rep. Devin Nunes at the Super Bowl with money flying around him

Nunes Going Super. Buys TV Time for Sunday’s Game.

January 30, 2020

Devin Nunes will join Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg at the Super Bowl. At least on the tube. The Republican congressman from Tulare County won't necessarily be in Miami Gardens on Sunday. But, he will b...

Nickey Stane Charged in 1996 Killing of Debbie Dorian

David Taub

January 29, 2020

Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp formally charged a suspect Wednesday in the Debbie Dorian cold case homicide. Nickey Duane Stane, 52, faces murder and rape charges for the Aug. 22, 1996 killin...

Is Fresno City Council Warning Label Constitutional?

David Taub

January 29, 2020

Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias wants to add a warning when council discussions might be offensive. But, is adding a disclaimer— but not outright banning such conversations, images or videos — con...

Dyer Offers Specifics on Safety, Homeless, Business

David Taub

January 29, 2020

Jerry Dyer says Fresno residents all over the city have been consistent in sharing their priorities with him. Public safety and homelessness top the list. Dyer, a candidate for mayor, spoke to the Fresno Are...

Why Did These Three Democrats Oppose Gavin’s Law?

David Taub

January 28, 2020

Gavin's Law, the proposed legislation to enhance penalties for hit-and-run drivers, passed the Assembly floor on Monday, 66-3. Who are the three who voted against AB 582 authored by Assemblyman Jim Patteson ...

Photo combination of Fresno Police Headquarters and Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall

Fresno PD Officer-Involved Shootings at Record Low, Dismissals Go Up

David Taub

January 27, 2020

The Fresno Police Department had historic lows for officer-involved shootings and bias complaints in 2019 while experiencing a six-year high in employee dismissals. Those are the big takeaways from the city'...

Photo of a cop car seen through a rear-view mirror

Traffic Fine Relief? Gray Wants to Eliminate 20% ‘Tax’ on Tickets.

David Taub

January 24, 2020

A traffic fine is never just a fine in California. In addition to the monetary penalty and points on a license, the state can assess fees for a court building fund, driver education, and other public needs. ...

Photo collage of Andrew Janz, Jerry Dyer, Nathan Alonzo and Tyler Maxwell

Dyer Has Big Edge on Janz in Fundraising, Media Spending

David Taub

January 23, 2020

Jerry Dyer raised more money on Jan. 21 for his mayoral campaign than opponent Andrew Janz did for the first 18 days of the month. That is one takeaway from the latest round of financial disclosures for city...

We’re Going to Get a Public Medical School, Costa Vows

David Taub

January 22, 2020

Congressman Jim Costa says there finally is enough political will and money to open a long-needed publicly owned medical school in the San Joaquin Valley. Last week, Costa (D-Fresno) introduced the "Expandin...

Decoding the Mysteries of Roddy Piper’s ‘Rowdy’ Night in Fresno

David Taub

January 22, 2020

Next week marks Roddy Piper's return to Fresno 30 years ago — four years after living up to his "Rowdy" nickname. The WWE Hall of Famer had a wild night after the matches in 1986 — a melee with a bar patron,...

Australia Sending Aid to Wildfire Towns as Death Toll Rises

California Bill Would Seal 2 Million Criminal Records

Crackdown on Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits Takes Effect

Scientists Gather to Study Risk From Microplastic Pollution

Fresno PD Officer-Involved Shootings at Record Low, Dismissals Go Up

‘Opportunity Fresno’ Links Investors With Projects in Low-Income Zones

The New Thing for California Politicians? Sweet Charity

Facing Doctor Shortage, Will California Give Nurse Practitioners More Authority to Treat Patients?

Larsen, Who Threw Only Perfect World Series Game, Dies at 90

Expert Panel Says 113 Species Need Urgent Attention After Australia’s Bushfires

Hard Practice Energizes Bulldog Women in Bounce-Back Win

Auschwitz Museum Upset at Scene in Amazon Series ‘Hunters’

The New Thing for California Politicians? Sweet Charity

Karbassi, Neighbors Respond to Tragedy With Good Ideas

Rediscovering America: A Quiz on the US Census

California Analysts Urge Lawmakers: Reject Gov. Newsom’s $1 Billion Climate Loan Proposal

Video: Alonzo vs. Maxwell in GV Wire City Council Forum

ICYMI: ‘How Not to Die’ by Dr. Michael Greger

Video: Dyer vs. Janz in GV Wire Mayoral Forum

Rabbi Rosove: Two-State Solution Only Road to Peace for Israel, Palestine

Sanders Surges Into National Lead in New Post-ABC Poll

It Looks Like People With No Real Interest in Bloomberg Are Signing up to Be Grassroots Campaigners Because He Pays $2,500 a Month

Sanders vs. Bloomberg Scenario Is Like a Jewish Joke Turned Ominously Real

Debate Night Brawl: Bloomberg, Sanders Attacked by Rivals

David Taub

Nunes Going Super. Buys TV Time for Sunday’s Game.

Nickey Stane Charged in 1996 Killing of Debbie Dorian

Dyer Offers Specifics on Safety, Homeless, Business

Why Did These Three Democrats Oppose Gavin’s Law?

Fresno PD Officer-Involved Shootings at Record Low, Dismissals Go Up

Traffic Fine Relief? Gray Wants to Eliminate 20% ‘Tax’ on Tickets.

Dyer Has Big Edge on Janz in Fundraising, Media Spending

We’re Going to Get a Public Medical School, Costa Vows

Decoding the Mysteries of Roddy Piper’s ‘Rowdy’ Night in Fresno

Author David Taub