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Byline: Frank Lopez

20 Apr

California grape season starting early, giving retailers a head start on promotions

california grapes promotional marketing piece with cartoon

published on April 20, 2026 - 4:54 PM

California’s table grape season is arriving earlier than usual in 2026, extending the window for retail promotions and giving grocery

16 Apr

Soccer star Mia Hamm to keynote Central California Women’s Conference

published on April 16, 2026 - 3:29 PM

The Central California Women’s Conference has announced Mia Hamm, two-time Olympic athlete and FIFA Women’s World cup champion, as this

16 Apr

PrideStaff relocates Fresno office to larger Nees Avenue space

published on - 11:11 AM

PrideStaff, a Fresno based and nationally franchised staffing organization, announced this week that they’ve relocated its Fresno office. Formerly at

14 Apr

Transportation measure turns in 32K signatures for Fresno County ballot

two people carrying a box between two lines of people

published on April 14, 2026 - 3:39 PM

A proposed measure to improve roads in Fresno County is closer to getting on the November Ballot following the submission

09 Apr

Hanford grower expands capacity amid Dubai chocolate-driven pistachio boom

published on April 9, 2026 - 3:13 PM

Nichols Farms in Hanford, a fourth-generation family pistachio grower and processor, recently expanded its silo storage and processing equipment to

08 Apr

$1.4M state investment fuels new EMS program

published on April 8, 2026 - 3:31 PM

The Central Valley is bolstering its health care workforce with a new job training program from the Fresno Regional Workforce

06 Apr

Fortune Magazine names The Wonderful Company one of the best companies to work for

published on April 6, 2026 - 5:09 PM

A major global company with a presence in the Central Valley has been ranked as one of the 100 Best

06 Apr

Lemoore launches smart infrastructure project, eyes $14.8M in savings

published on - 3:51 PM

The City of Lemoore is launching a $24 million citywide infrastructure modernization project to transform its power systems. The city

02 Apr

Hellwig Products marks 80 years of American-made suspension

published on April 2, 2026 - 5:06 PM

Hellwig Products, a Visalia manufacturer of towing, hauling and performance suspension products, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. The

01 Apr

From rickshaws to misters, Valley businesses had fun with April Fools’ Day

published on April 1, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Rickshaws, baked beans and a hot dog tonic — Valley businesses didn’t hold back on April 1. Several local companies

BLOG – Fresno Labor Leader Hits Back: ‘We oppose folly disguised as inevitability’

Posted: April 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Hear ye, hear ye! I, the “False Prophet,” do humbly
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BLOG – Ignore ‘false prophets:” SEDA, southwest area key to Fresno’s housing future

Posted: at 1:57 pm

At 96, I have seen many cycles of growth, debate
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