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18 Dec

GoFundMe set up for Meathead Movers defense in age discrimination suit

published on December 18, 2023 - 1:56 PM

A San Luis Obispo-based moving business with a longtime Fresno division is facing an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the

14 Dec

Cen Cal Business Finance Group acquires another lending organization

published on December 14, 2023 - 12:55 PM

For the second time in less than four months, Fresno-based Cen Cal Business Finance Group announced merger plans, this time

12 Dec

Fresno’s Cookies dispensary to host grand opening Sunday

published on December 12, 2023 - 2:46 PM

Fresno’s latest recreational cannabis dispensary is set to open Sunday, the fourth such shop to open in town since 2022.

12 Dec

U.S. Attorney settles with Fresno over Amtrak station ADA violations

published on - 2:12 PM

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced an agreement with the City of Fresno Tuesday over compliance with the Americans with Disabilities

05 Dec

Fresno high-speed rail station design, construction boosted with $3B grant

published on December 5, 2023 - 2:52 PM

Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) helped secure a $3.1 billion federal grant announced Tuesday that will help the California High-Speed Rail

05 Dec

$1B Fresno bank sees top leadership transition

published on - 1:58 PM

Fresno’s Premier Valley Bank announced a leadership transition on Tuesday, with current President and CEO Lo B. Nestman taking a

04 Dec

Fresno Council VP Perea teams up with business for tamale drive

published on December 4, 2023 - 11:48 AM

Fresno City Council Vice President Annalisa Perea teamed up with a local business to host her district’s first tamale drive.

01 Dec

After extremely wet year, initial 2024 state water allocation starts at 10%

published on December 1, 2023 - 1:01 PM

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released its initial 2024 water allocation of 10% on Friday, based on a

28 Nov

Local dairies receive $6.25M to manage manure

published on November 28, 2023 - 2:24 PM

Managing manure is an important aspect of dairy operations, and several local dairies are receiving financial assistance from the state

28 Nov

New Lennar subdivisions in Fresno area start in mid-$300s

published on - 1:34 PM

Leading U.S. homebuilder Lennar announced Tuesday the release of three new home communities in the Fresno area featuring starting price

BLOG: PAGA reforms deliver results 18 months in

Posted: December 5, 2025 at 4:29 pm

California businesses finally caught a break last summer when Sacramento
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BLOG: Assembly Speaker Rivas promises to scrutinize how California’s new laws work

Posted: at 9:54 am

The California Legislature not only habitually passes legislation without considering
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