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Byline: Frank Lopez

09 Mar

Sun-Maid taps Earthbound Brands to grow its licensing strategy

published on March 9, 2026 - 2:54 PM

Sun-Maid Growers is raisin’ its branding strategy with the appointment of Earthbound Brands, a New York based branding and licensing

09 Mar

Ownership Culture: How ESOPs are helping Valley businesses attract, keep top talent

published on - 2:52 PM

The competition for skilled employees has pushed employers to rethink what they offer. Health benefits, paid time off and flexible

06 Mar

Fresno concrete drivers vote to remove Teamsters representation

published on March 6, 2026 - 3:29 PM

Cement truck drivers for CalPortland Ready-mix Fresno facility voted to end their union representation last month. The Ready-mix drivers voted

05 Mar

Grizzlies promote Andrew Milios to general manager ahead of 25th season

published on March 5, 2026 - 2:52 PM

The Fresno Grizzlies have a new general manager, bringing with him 18 years of experience with the organization as he

04 Mar

Boys & Girls Club of West Fresno unveils renovated tech lab with help from trucking company

published on March 4, 2026 - 3:02 PM

More children in the Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County have access to computers and a renovated building with

02 Mar

After ‘flatline,’ Fresno construction forecast to climb 20% in 2026

published on March 2, 2026 - 2:32 PM

Construction in the Central Valley was rife with activity in 2025, and while there might be a lull this year,

02 Mar

Lee’s Air in Fresno welcomes Derek Franks, formerly of Grizzlies, as COO

published on - 10:17 AM

Lees Air, Heating & Plumbing has announced Derek Franks, former president of the Fresno Grizzlies, as its new chief operating

26 Feb

This Fresno HVAC company is giving away an AC system. Here’s who qualifies

published on February 26, 2026 - 3:47 PM

A local HVAC contractor is accepting nominations for its first-ever air conditioning giveaway, offering one deserving family a new heating

25 Feb

Franks to leave Grizzlies, ending 22-year run that reshaped Chukchansi Park

published on February 25, 2026 - 3:02 PM

The Fresno Grizzlies announced on Thursday that its president, Derek Franks, will be leaving the organization. Franks has been with

23 Feb

$1B lifeline for struggling specialty crop farmers has arrived

published on February 23, 2026 - 5:47 PM

California growers are breathing a little easier after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week that specialty crops will

BLOG: California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

Posted: March 4, 2026 at 7:08 am

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BLOG: From a farmer who’s been there — immigration reform can’t wait

Posted: March 2, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Dear President Trump and Congress, This has gotta stop. It
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