On this episode of GV Wire: Unfiltered, host Darius Assemi and co-hosts Mike Karbassi and Steve Brandau, discuss hospital capacity and staff. We also look into ICU beds, COVID-19 preventative measures, holiday gatherings, vaccine availability, and Fresno County business closures. Special guests: Dr. Sohrab Sohrabi, MD, Otolaryngologist Dr. Jeffrey L....
Unfiltered: Thanksgiving Edition
On this episode of GV Wire: Unfiltered, host Darius Assemi and co-hosts Mike Karbassi and Steve Brandau, discuss Thanksgiving, as well as tips to stay healthy and recover from COVID-19. Special guests: Fresno Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer Dr. Ali Rashidian of Arya Medical Group Dr. Ahmad Emami from Central California Family...
Unfiltered: Purple Haze
On this episode of GV Wire: Unfiltered, host Darius Assemi and co-hosts Mike Karbassi and Steve Brandau, discuss Fresno County going into the purple tier, as well as the impact it has on businesses. Special guests: Julie Glenn, Owner, House of Juju Chuck Van Fleet, California Restaurant Association, Fresno
Inmate Who Walked Away from Bakersfield Corrections Facility is Recaptured
An inmate convicted of assault with a deadly weapon has been apprehended after she walked away from a transitional facility in Bakersfield last week. Elizabeth Sarmiento, 23, was serving part of her four-year sentence at a Community Transitional Reentry Program facility, which provides an alternative to confinement in state prison....
Why Are Armenia and Azerbaijan Fighting Again? Fresno-Based Consul Speaks Out.
Armenia and Azerbaijani forces kept fighting Monday in the disputed mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been in a tense state of limbo since a 1994 truce between the two countries Both sides blame each other for resuming the deadly attacks that reportedly have killed and wounded scores of people....
Unfiltered: The Economy
On this episode of GV Wire: Unfiltered, host Darius Assemi and his panel discuss the economy on a local, state, and national level. Participants also discuss the economic policies and goals being advanced by President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden. Guests: Supervisor Steve Brandau...
Local Leaders React to Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Local leaders from across the political spectrum shared their the reactions to the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday at the age of 87. Fresno City Councilman Mike Karbassi: "She was an inspiration not only for a new generation of women who realize you can achieve...
Don’t Believe Prop. 15 Backers. It’s a Big Tax Hike for Farmers.
What state imposes the highest average property tax burden on farmers and ranchers? Unfortunately, when it comes to taxes and regulations, you would be correct in guessing California every time — and now voters will decide if they want to double down on this state’s high-tax reputation by voting on Proposition 15....
Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB145 Isn’t a ‘Pedophile Bill.’ Here Are the Facts.
THE CLAIM: California just passed Senate Bill 145, a bill that would end felonies for child rape and legalize pedophilia in the state. THE FACTS: SB 145, which has passed the California Legislature and awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature, would not legalize pedophilia. The bill is intended to reform the state’s sex...
Unfiltered: Creek Fire and Preventing Future Wildfires
On this episode of GV Wire: Unfiltered, host Darius Assemi and his panel discuss the devastating Creek Fire burning out of control in the Sierra above Fresno. They also examine the forestry policies and past practices that have created the conditions that have led to an explosion of incredibly destructive...