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Fresno Co. approves 1.25MW solar facility near Reedley

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Published on 06/19/2013 - 8:58 am

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to move forward a 1.25-megawatt solar facility near Reedley, passing over a local resident's opposition to the project.

Berryhill recognizes Fresno event company

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Published on 06/18/2013 - 2:44 pm

Media Solutions, Inc. offers lighting, sound equipment and other services for corporate events, weddings and parties.Media Solutions, Inc. of Fresno was named the 14th Senate District Small Business of the Year by state Sen. Tom Berryhill (R-Twain Harte).

Fresno Co. crop value falls as grapes hit new high

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Published on 06/18/2013 - 12:14 pm

Grapes are the first single crop in Fresno County history to exceed the $1-billion mark.Fresno County's agricultural crop value totaled $6.58 billion in 2012, down more than 3 percent from the 2011 record crop value.

Authorities: unattended campfire caused Calif fire

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Published on 06/18/2013 - 11:19 am

(AP) — State fire officials say a wildfire near the main route into Yosemite National Park that has forced more than a thousand residents to evacuate their homes was caused by an unattended campfire.

West Hills scholarships boosted by credit union's gift

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Published on 06/18/2013 - 11:14 am

The President's Scholars program of the West Hills Community College District will help more high school students attend college thanks to a $100,000 donation from Educational Employees Credit Union.

Fresno State launches Latin American studies degree

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Published on 06/17/2013 - 4:59 pm

Fresno State UniversityFresno State is offering its newest bachelor's degree to students studying Latin American cultures.

Central Valley gun safe makers busier than ever

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Published on 06/17/2013 - 4:26 pm

Terry Pratt, president of Sturdy Gun Safe in Fresno, said his company’s sales have nearly tripled compared to where they were two years ago.Anticipation of stricter gun control laws has proven lucrative to a pair of Central Valley gun safe manufacturers.

Central Library to feed youth

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Published on 06/17/2013 - 2:06 pm

Food for summer reading
Fresno’s Central Library will distribute free meals to youth throughout the summer.

Valley construction shows progress by mid-year

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Published on 06/17/2013 - 1:55 pm

Valley construction permits climbed by 30.5 percent so far in 2013 compared to last year.Construction in the Central Valley made some definite headway by the second quarter of the year, with building permits up more than 30 percent over the same time last year.

Valley dairy farmers push promotion, products

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Published on 06/17/2013 - 1:52 pm

Alan Autry introduces dairyman Ray Prock
San Joaquin Valley dairy farmers, still fighting to stay afloat in a market of high feed costs and generally unprofitable milk pricing, are looking to promoting the health advantages of drinking milk, including the vitamins beneficial to children, and push new dietary products made with milk powder.