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Byline: Edward Smith

16 Mar

Renters Bill of Rights: Reasonable protection or government-turned-landlord?

published on March 16, 2023 - 2:34 PM

The discussion of rent and eviction protection rose to the forefront of politics as Covid precautions inserted government at every

16 Mar

Hanford hopes new $70K contract will bolster retail recruitment

published on - 10:00 AM

Hanford city leaders hope a partnership with a retail real estate consultant will produce a new plan for their downtown

13 Mar

Who is Heywood Jablóm? Controversial real estate firm invents fake spokesperson

published on March 13, 2023 - 1:56 PM

A controversial property management company used a prank name as the identity of its communication director. It used the name

09 Mar

New Fresno property management firm caters to family businesses

published on March 9, 2023 - 9:38 AM

After seeing the growth of real estate in the Central Valley, a national property management brand is expanding to the

09 Mar

Costco’s Fresno migration on track for mid-year approval

published on - 9:20 AM

Costco’s northern migration to one of Fresno’s newest shopping centers continues with a possible groundbreaking this year. The City of

06 Mar

Milk software battle spills into federal court

published on March 6, 2023 - 4:24 PM

A legal fight between two software companies has resulted in antitrust claims against one tech giant by an up-and-comer in

03 Mar

Granville bringing Mad Duck, vet, car wash to Copper River — along with 120 luxe condos

published on March 3, 2023 - 2:28 PM

A new shopping center in northeast Fresno seeks to add a car wash, veterinary clinic, retail and a familiar restaurant

02 Mar

Vacant Downtown Fresno CVS building drawing lots of looks

published on March 2, 2023 - 9:47 AM

The vacant Downtown Fresno CVS building is getting its share of attention, with at least one previous plan to develop

01 Mar

As 90-year-old law draws SCOTUS attention, billions of producer dollars on the line

published on March 1, 2023 - 1:59 PM

It was the Great Depression when Congress passed a law guaranteeing payment to farmers and distributors for fresh produce sold

23 Feb

California says racist real estate covenants must be wiped. Debate in Fresno County over who pays

published on February 23, 2023 - 11:15 AM

A California law to correct racist covenants in real estate documents has Fresno County’s recorder at odds with County administration

BLOG: Well-intended, badly designed AB 1264 could hurt school nutrition, California ag

Posted: July 15, 2025 at 1:19 pm

California’s agriculture community has always supported the goal of nourishing
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Blog: Valley made and future ready

Posted: July 14, 2025 at 1:03 pm

Manufacturing is more than the backbone of our economy. It’s
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