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02 Feb

Bipartisan bill seeks to address farmworker overtime challenges

published on February 2, 2026 - 4:37 PM

Two Bakersfield lawmakers have joined forces on legislation designed to boost farmworker earnings while supporting California’s struggling agricultural sector. State

02 Feb

Sushi Kuu’s Albert Utomo bringing ramen vision to downtown Visalia

published on - 10:52 AM

Albert Utomo still watches his customers take that first bite. After a decade of running Sushi Kuu in Visalia, the

20 Jan

She started in 1974: Meet Kaweah Health’s longest-serving employee

hospital graphic with a woman receiving a plaque

published on January 20, 2026 - 3:00 PM

Kaweah Health recently honored employees marking significant service anniversaries in 2026, celebrating staff members who have been with the Visalia-based

19 Jan

Army officials visit Pine Flat Dam to discuss 12-foot expansion project

dam tour of five people in business casual attire and an army uniform

published on January 19, 2026 - 3:41 PM

Assistant Secretary of the Army Adam Telle joined Rep. Vince Fong and senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at

06 Jan

Valley leaders mourn loss of Rep. Doug LaMalfa

published on January 6, 2026 - 2:16 PM

Remembrances for the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Chico) came from all corners of California Tuesday. The congressman experienced a medical

29 Dec

Best of: The Best is Yet to Come — Your 2025 winners

published on December 29, 2025 - 2:50 PM

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, The Business Journal hosted its 12th annual Best of Central Valley Business awards, showcasing

24 Dec

Best of: Lean on Me — Your 2025 winners

published on December 24, 2025 - 12:31 PM

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, The Business Journal hosted its 12th annual Best of Central Valley Business awards, showcasing

22 Dec

Robot Tractors, Edible Mulch: Top 10 farm innovations coming to World Ag Expo

published on December 22, 2025 - 4:39 PM

World Ag Expo’s 2026 Top-10 New Products Contest winners will be showcased Feb. 10-12, 2026, in Tulare. The F3 Initiative-sponsored

15 Dec

Lyons Magnus forecasts 2026’s hottest food trends: Gut health meets textural drama

matcha tea with a foam star design on top

published on December 15, 2025 - 10:04 AM

Fresno-based ingredients powerhouse Lyons Magnus is betting big on “functional indulgence” as the driving force behind next year’s menus, releasing

09 Dec

Fresno earns bronze in national health policy rankings

published on December 9, 2025 - 10:03 PM

Fresno earned an overall bronze medal in CityHealth’s 2025 Policy Assessment, maintaining its standing among the 51 cities nationally recognized

BLOG: The Central Valley — California’s manufacturing bright spot

Posted: March 13, 2026 at 2:07 pm

If you follow the headlines, you might conclude that manufacturing
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BLOG: California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

Posted: March 11, 2026 at 9:18 am

While writing a book about California politics a quarter-century ago, I devoted
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