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Byline: Frank Lopez

27 Feb

Chowchilla declares Feb. 26 ‘Edward Ray Day’ to honor bus driver who was kidnapped

published on February 27, 2025 - 3:26 PM

A Central Valley city is honoring a late bus driver for his heroic actions during an infamous hostage situation. The

27 Feb

Sen. Grove proposes employer tax credits for farmworker overtime wages

published on - 2:48 PM

Last week, Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced Senate Bill 628, which would create a tax credit for agricultural employers to

25 Feb

Sen. Hurtado, AG Bonta introduce legislation to increase penalties for market manipulators

published on February 25, 2025 - 2:47 PM

On Tuesday, state Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) and California Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled Senate Bill 763, which they say

24 Feb

BioSolutions Conference unveils future of sustainable agriculture, roots of innovation

published on February 24, 2025 - 5:10 PM

Farmers, growers, ag researchers and consultants attended the 10th annual BioSolutions Conference and Expo last week. The conference, which ran

21 Feb

Rivian to open Fresno service center, expanding presence in California

published on February 21, 2025 - 11:07 AM

A service center for a popular electric vehicle brand will be opening in Fresno. Irvine-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive,

19 Feb

As water scarcity increases, Netafim rolls out new product for the times

published on February 19, 2025 - 2:53 PM

A Central Valley manufacturer has launched a new product to help farmers save water. In January, Fresno-based Netafim USA rolled

17 Feb

‘Toolbelt Generation:’ PrideStaff to host roundtable on Gen Z and Skilled Labor

published on February 17, 2025 - 2:06 PM

A leading Central Valley staffing organization will host a virtual roundtable to help employers attract Gen Z workers seeking in

14 Feb

Bredefeld calls for removal of DEI language from county hiring practices

published on February 14, 2025 - 2:39 PM

A Fresno County supervisor is working toward the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from county government hiring

12 Feb

14 years, 2,000 guests, one message: ‘Impact Podcast’ inspires global audience

published on February 12, 2025 - 12:59 PM

Though the medium is relatively new, with the first modern podcast published online in 2003, one Central Valley business leader

12 Feb

The Maddy Institute celebrates 25 years with a fresh rebrand

published on - 12:49 PM

A Central Valley educational and civic nonprofit institute has launched a rebrand to strengthen its regional impact as it reaches