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One of These Men Will Be a New Fresno Councilman. They Debate.

November 20, 2019

The two candidates for Fresno City Council District 4 met Tuesday night in their first forum, hosted by two student groups at Fresno State. Tyler Maxwell and Nathan Alonzo are running to succeed the termed-out Paul Caprioglio to represent east-central Fresn...

Council Takes Aim at Leakers, Revises Cannabis Store Rules

David Taub

November 14, 2019

The City Council approved its anti-leaker ordinance, with one amendment, by a 4-3 vote. The one change: if an elected leader is accused of illegally divulging confidential information, the council would cons...

DA Smittcamp Makes Endorsement in Judge Race with Former Rival

David Taub

November 11, 2019

Given its political logic, Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp took little time making her choice official: she is supporting Douglas Treisman for judge. Treisman is a Senior Deputy District Attor...

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Expert Says Fresno Anti-Leaker Plan ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’

David Taub

November 4, 2019

Two councilmen supporting an anti-leaker ordinance defended their stance this weekend on Twitter amid concerns of trampling on the Constitution. The legislation, sponsored by Garry Bredefeld and Mike Karbassi in conjunction with Mayor Lee Brand, would creat...

Newsom Headlines Costa Fundraiser in Fresno

David Taub

November 1, 2019

The evening before Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers the keynote address to the California Economic Summit in downtown Fresno, he will appear at a fundraiser for Congressman Jim Costa. David Taub Politic...

Valley Economy Will Get a Close Look From Newsom at Summit

David Taub

October 28, 2019

What might Gov. Gavin Newsom talk about when he speaks in Fresno next week? His transportation adviser offered a few clues. David Taub Politics 101 Newsom will deliver the keynote addres...

Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Isn’t Coming to Central Valley

David Taub

October 25, 2019

Judge Jeanine Pirro's scheduled visit to Tulare is not happening. The Fox News personality was scheduled to speak at a rally organized by the Valley Young Republicans PAC on Nov. 7. However, the event is no longer mentioned in the group's social media. The ...

Swearengin Named to State Committee on Housing, Econ

David Taub

October 11, 2019

Ashley Swearengin, Fresno's former mayor and current president/CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, will serve on a new state economic committee. Organized by California Treasurer Fiona Ma, Sweare...

Recall Group Gives Slatic Notice to Remove Him from Office

David Taub

October 8, 2019

Supporters of the recall of Fresno Unified trustee Terry Slatic formally began the process Monday. During a court hearing on a restraining order filed by a student against the trustee, the Recall Slatic grou...

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What’s Slatic’s Legal Strategy? Filings Provide a Clue.

David Taub

October 3, 2019

A Fresno Unified trustee says a restraining order filed against him by a Bullard High School student is frivolous and politically motivated. Terry Slatic returns to court Monday afternoon for a hearing on the restraining order sought by the 16-year old chee...

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One of These Men Will Be a New Fresno Councilman. They Debate.

Council Takes Aim at Leakers, Revises Cannabis Store Rules

DA Smittcamp Makes Endorsement in Judge Race with Former Rival

Expert Says Fresno Anti-Leaker Plan ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’

Newsom Headlines Costa Fundraiser in Fresno

Valley Economy Will Get a Close Look From Newsom at Summit

Fox News’ Judge Jeanine Isn’t Coming to Central Valley

Swearengin Named to State Committee on Housing, Econ

Recall Group Gives Slatic Notice to Remove Him from Office

What’s Slatic’s Legal Strategy? Filings Provide a Clue.