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Byline: Frank Lopez

15 Dec

Fresno airport to unveil largest expansion in its history

published on December 15, 2025 - 3:21 PM

The City of Fresno is preparing to unveil Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s largest expansion in its history. On Wednesday, Mayor

12 Dec

Costa calls for accountability of Canada’s dairy import obligations

published on December 12, 2025 - 3:44 PM

A Central Valley representative and other members of Congress are calling on the federal government to hold Canada accountable for

10 Dec

Madera County Economic Forecast: Gaming, housing, retail in the pipeline

published on December 10, 2025 - 2:42 PM

Editor’s note: The Business Journal published its 2026 Regional Economic Forecast issue on Nov. 28. This is one of those

08 Dec

Netafim celebrates six decades of revolutionizing farm irrigation

published on December 8, 2025 - 5:38 PM

A global company with a major Central Valley presence is celebrating six decades of helping farmers save water and produce

05 Dec

Valley Trailblazers: Two women honored in state’s Clean Energy Hall of Fame

published on December 5, 2025 - 2:37 PM

Two Central Valley residents have been recognized for their leadership in advancing the state’s clean energy goals. On Dec. 4,

04 Dec

With final court dismissal, Fresno’s smoke shop culling to proceed

published on December 4, 2025 - 3:33 PM

A majority of smoke shop owners in Fresno will have to shut down their businesses after a lawsuit was dismissed

02 Dec

Forward Fresno Foundation launches endowment to back chamber education programs

published on December 2, 2025 - 3:28 PM

A local non-profit has launched a new endowment to strengthen and sustain the Fresno County Chamber’s educational programs. The Forward

01 Dec

2025 Agriculture Awards presented

published on December 1, 2025 - 4:35 PM

Several agricultural leaders were honored in November for their work in the ag industry and efforts to better local communities.

19 Nov

Kirkland announces run for Congress

published on November 19, 2025 - 4:28 PM

A well-known local business leader announced his bid to represent the Central Valley in congress on Wednesday. Kyle Kirkland, owner

19 Nov

With $2.8M tax credit, seaweed snack maker begins Madera site search

man and a woman against a pink background

published on - 3:42 PM

Gimme Health Foods, Inc., will establish a seaweed food and snack manufacturing facility in Madera, as well as expand its

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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