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Byline: Gabriel Dillard

02 Sep

John Deere goes full GUSS with acquisition of Fresno County manufacturer

two men in front of an automated farm spraying rig

published on September 2, 2025 - 3:15 PM

A Fresno County farm automation manufacturing pioneer has gone all in with John Deere to address the labor challenges faced

02 Sep

Eat, drink and deter criminals with Valley Crime Stoppers fundraiser through Sept. 4

published on - 8:48 AM

Valley Crime Stoppers has teamed up with a Fresno restaurant popular with our four-legged friends to help prevent crime. As

26 Aug

Feds say Bobby Salazar hired motorcycle gang member to firebomb his Fresno restaurant

published on August 26, 2025 - 12:58 PM

Fresno restaurant operator Robert “Bobby” Salazar, 63, has been arrested on federal arson charges, accused of hiring a member of

26 Aug

New life for Sequoia Brewing? Group of Fresno biz leaders moving to reopen

published on - 10:34 AM

There appears to be a second act in the works for Sequoia Brewing, a Fresno landmark that closed back in

21 Aug

Fresno joins other cities in lawsuit against Trump, with transportation dollars on the line

published on August 21, 2025 - 4:06 PM

The City of Fresno has joined forces with other municipalities to challenge the loss of federal grant funding from the

21 Aug

Housing development with a lazy river? Fresno County town greenlights resort-style living

published on - 11:22 AM

The Kerman City Council last week gave its final approvals to a 22-acre development that will include 118 homes and

20 Aug

Family business champions recognized for strength, tradition and impact at fifth-annual FOBA program

published on August 20, 2025 - 2:56 PM

Family business excellence was on full display on Tuesday at The Business Journal’s fifth-annual Family Owned Business Awards (FOBA). Pardini’s

14 Aug

Central Valley home affordability rises as statewide rates fall

published on August 14, 2025 - 11:35 AM

The Central Valley continues to be among the most affordable places in California to purchase a home — and has

12 Aug

Inspiration Travel takes the wheel as Central Valley’s fastest growing on Inc. 5000 list

published on August 12, 2025 - 1:14 PM

Several Central Valley companies made it on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of companies released Tuesday, distinguished by their revenue

11 Aug

Local credit union shows its heart with $1M gift to Adventist Health Hanford

published on August 11, 2025 - 9:25 AM

A Central Valley credit union has made a significant pledge of support for heart health in Hanford with a $1

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