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Hot Dog! Former Intern Franks Buys a Piece of Fresno Grizzlies.

March 14, 2019

Derek Franks is now part owner of the Fresno Grizzlies. Not bad for a guy who started with the team as an intern in 2004 and dressed as a hot dog. Politics 101 David Taub The Pacific Coast League team announced it offered Franks, curren...

Will It Be a Grand Old Party? State Republicans to Decide if Future Is With Trump.

David Taub

February 22, 2019

Much has been written and previewed regarding this weekend’s state Republican Party convention in Sacramento. Party delegates will choose a new chairperson. Three candidates pose two different points of view — ...

Former Westlands Lobbyist Now Seen as Likely for Interior Secretary

David Taub

December 27, 2018

The number of contenders with Valley connections in the running to become President Trump's next Interior Secretary has risen to two. Earlier this month, the name of outgoing Valley Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Turlo...

Valadao’s Lead is Razor Thin. A Deep Dive Into Remaining Ballots.

David Taub

November 20, 2018

Will the Democratic Blue Wave knock Rep. David Valadao out of his 21st congressional seat? The race is now so close that the winner — the three-term Republican incumbent or challenger TJ Cox — might not be known until the Dec. 7 deadline for counties to cer...

Should Bus Drivers Get Bonus for Just Showing Up? Councilman Says No Way.

David Taub

November 6, 2018

Another union representing Fresno municipal employees could earn extra money just for showing up to work. And, councilman Garry Bredefeld has a problem with that. At Thursday’s council meeting, the body is s...

Fresno, Get Ready for Utility Rate Hikes

David Taub

October 10, 2018

The Fresno City Council will start the process of raising utility rates at its meeting Thursday (Oct. 11). The overall rate would drop 13 cents next July and then gradually climb in 2020 through 2023. The ci...

Cox Blasts High-Speed Rail as ‘Monument to Corruption’

David Taub

September 27, 2018

Earlier this month, Gavin Newsom rolled into Fresno on a big blue bus. Thursday (Sept. 27), his gubernatorial opponent John Cox rolled into town in a big green bus. Politics 101 David Taub Cox, the Republican candidate, met with Sheriff...

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Supervisor Mendes Floats Alternate Site for Animal Shelter

David Taub

September 14, 2018

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors hit the pause button Tuesday on whether to approve a zoning change that would permit a low-cost animal shelter/clinic to be built in northwest Fresno. Politics ...

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Controversial Civil Rights Activist Sarsour Speaks at Fresno Event

David Taub

September 7, 2018

Linda Sarsour, a political activist embraced by progressives and vilified by the right, appeared in Fresno Thursday (Sept. 6). She spoke at a California Endowment gathering called “Fight For All” at the Double...

Is Crime Going Up or Down in Clovis?

David Taub

March 3, 2018

Crime in Clovis dipped slightly in 2017 compared to the prior year. Police Chief Matt Basgall will present his findings to the Clovis City Council on Monday (Mar. 5). Politics 101 David Taub Crimes defined by the FBI decreased 3% year-o...

Clovis Expands Its Award-Winning Cottage Home Effort

Dyer, Janz and Smittcamp Meet. What Did They Talk About?

Madera County Woman Pleads Guilty in Child Porn Case

US Beefing up Forces in Middle East to Counter Iran

Key Conflicts Roil California’s Ever-Evolving Waterscape

Fewer Babies as US Birth Rate Fails to Rise With Economy

Is Privatizing Bookstores the Smart Move for Community Colleges?

Payne on Campaign Funds: There’s Nothing I’m Trying to Hide

Big Break: Warriors Get Nine Days Before NBA Finals

‘Move Along’: Stormtroopers Ready for Star Wars Land Crowds

Sharks Head Into Uncertain Offseason With Key Free Agents

NASCAR Strikes $2 Billion Deal, Will Gain a Dozen Tracks

When the Next Recession Hits, Will California Be Able to Count on Washington?

California Might Get One of the Nation’s Toughest Police Use-of-Force Rules

What’s Wrong With Anti-Vaxxers? They’re Just Like the Rest of Us.

Walters: Trump Doing California a Bullet Train Favor

Brand to Human Traffickers: All of Fresno Is Coming After You!

California’s Worsening Wildfires, Explained

A Brief History of Fresno’s Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

Beto O'Rourke Unveils Climate Plan With Yosemite as Backdrop

Dyer, Janz and Smittcamp Meet. What Did They Talk About?

Brand Still Can Be a Political Kingmaker

Details Revealed for Buttigieg’s ‘Hardball’ Town Hall in Fresno

Hot Dog! Former Intern Franks Buys a Piece of Fresno Grizzlies.

Will It Be a Grand Old Party? State Republicans to Decide if Future Is With Trump.

Former Westlands Lobbyist Now Seen as Likely for Interior Secretary

Valadao’s Lead is Razor Thin. A Deep Dive Into Remaining Ballots.

Should Bus Drivers Get Bonus for Just Showing Up? Councilman Says No Way.

Fresno, Get Ready for Utility Rate Hikes

Cox Blasts High-Speed Rail as ‘Monument to Corruption’

Supervisor Mendes Floats Alternate Site for Animal Shelter

Controversial Civil Rights Activist Sarsour Speaks at Fresno Event

Is Crime Going Up or Down in Clovis?

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