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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...

House Panel Opens Sweeping Probe of Trump, His Associates

Troops Celebrate as US-Backed Force Seizes IS Camp in Syria

Fresno State Art Exhibit Rings in Persian New Year

Gladding’s Powerful Testimony Changes Minds in Assembly

Will PG&E Customers Pay More in Bankruptcy? Not if Watchdog Can Stop It

‘Common Sense Regulations’ or ‘an Extended Middle Finger’? How Far Will California Go on Charter Schools?

Two Years of Free Community College? It’s in the Hopper.

Being a Teen Mom Isn’t the End of the World

'Black Panther' Wins Top Honor at SAG Awards, 'Maisel' Soars

Fresno State Art Exhibit Rings in Persian New Year

Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens to Join Country Hall of Fame

AP Source: Trout, Angels Close to Record $432M, 12-Year Deal

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

Walters: Newsom Does It Again With Death Row Reprieve

Walters: Slowing Economy Could Hit State Budget

Bribes to Get Into Yale and Stanford? What Else Is New?

A Brief History of Fresno's Spiral Garage

Notes on Spiral Garage Appraisal

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

This Video Brings the Cost of Freedom Close to Home

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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