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Schwarzenegger back in Fresno to talk budget

Schwarzenegger back in Fresno to talk budget

For the third time in two weeks, Gov. Schwarzenegger visited the Fresno area today to talk water and budget issues.

Thousands gather for Fresno water rally

Thousands gather for Fresno water rally

Hoisting signs, shouting “turn on the pumps” and shielding themselves any way possible from the sun, a crowd of up to 4,000 people gathered at Fresno City Hall today to call attention to the Valley’s water crisis.

$10M in bonds authorized for garlic facility

$10M in bonds authorized for garlic facility

The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank has issued $10 million in tax-exempt industrial development bonds on behalf of Olam West Coast, Inc.'s Firebaugh facility.

Bottom falling out of Fresno wages

Bottom falling out of Fresno wages

Average real wages in Fresno increased 1.9 percent from the fourth quarter of 2008 to the first quarter of 2009, according to data compiled by the Brookings Institute.

Native brings music video shoot to Chowchilla

Native brings music video shoot to Chowchilla

Part of the Brooks and Dunn music video “Indian Summer” was shot at Chowchilla High School’s football stadium last week, reported the Merced Sun-Star newspaper.

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Local

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McClatchy, on the brink, lays off VP

The McClatchy Co., publisher of The Fresno Bee, announced today it is downsizing...

Guaranty Bank seeks help from FDIC

Guaranty Bank seeks help from FDIC

Guaranty Bank, which has two branches in the Fresno area, may not be around much...

Allegiant engine failures affect Fresno flights

Despite three engine failure incidents involving Allegiant Travel Co. planes in the...

Schwarzenegger back in Fresno to talk budget

For the third time in two weeks, Gov. Schwarzenegger visited the Fresno area today...

BBB warns of Michael Jackson scams

From the Central California Better Business Bureau: Immediately following the announcement...

Fresno’s Roe liquor license suspended

Clovis students win milk PMS contest

Thousands gather for Fresno water rally

Chukchansi partners with hockey team

Carpool program launches in Fresno

Home workers urge Fresno Co. to drop cuts

Pistachio industry bullish on ’09 crop

Central Valley Fund makes $750K investment

$10M in bonds authorized for garlic facility

Budget protests planned in Fresno

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Schwarzenegger: lawmakers protecting unions

Schwarzenegger: lawmakers protecting unions

(AP) — California's Democratic-led Legislature is putting union interests over...

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National

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SBA unveils RV dealer loan plan

SBA unveils RV dealer loan plan

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently released a new loan program aimed...

GM urges quick approval of sale plan

GM urges quick approval of sale plan

(AP) — Facing a July 10 government funding cutoff, General Motors Corp. is calling...

467K jobs cut in June

(AP) — U.S. employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, driving...

White House open to tax on benefits

(AP) — The Obama White House left open the possibility Sunday that the president...

Pending home sales up

(AP) — A private group says pending home sales rose in May for the fourth straight...

Manufacturing shrinks less than expected

Administration sends Congress consumer legislation

Wal-Mart backs health insurance mandate

Madoff gets max 150 years in prison

Madoff lawyer: Recommended sentence excessive

Enterprise to buy Teppco in $3.3B deal

Small car plant good news for Michigan

May incomes surge; savings outpace spending

Bernanke says he didn't bully BofA

Kimberly-Clark to cut 1,600 jobs

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The high price of Obamacare

The high price of Obamacare

Much of the discussion to date about health care reform has understandably focused...

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Readers voice concerns, offer solutions

As part of a small business survey published in the June 12 edition of The Business Journal, we asked readers: “What is your biggest concern in today’s economic climate, and what do you believe would be the best way to deal with it effectively?” Read their answers.

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How drought and regulation is changing agriculture

The Business Journal has been doing a series of stories on how the water debate is changing the face of local agriculture. Take some time to browse these articles, as the issue will not be going away any time soon.