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Byline: Gabriel Dillard

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

11 Aug

Central Valley chefs celebrate pistachio power this week

published on - 8:40 AM

The Fresno-based American Pistachio Growers is partnering with locally owned restaurants as part of its fourth-annual “Pistachio Week” Aug. 11-17.

08 Aug

Madera County chief exec Varney to retire, capping four decades of public service

published on August 8, 2025 - 11:06 AM

Madera County Chief Administrator Jay Varney has announced his retirement after more than four decades in public service, including as

07 Aug

Fresno EOC appoints seasoned nonprofit leader to guide agency forward

published on August 7, 2025 - 3:10 PM

The Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) has named a new CEO with hope to close the books on recent

07 Aug

Farm manufacturer announces Visalia expansion with new distribution center

published on - 11:23 AM

A publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of farm equipment is expanding its Visalia parts distribution operation. Georgia-based AGCO announced a

05 Aug

Doug Sloan rides back into town — this time as Fresno County counsel

published on August 5, 2025 - 2:05 PM

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved Doug Sloan as county counsel. His first official day will

05 Aug

Near-record almond harvest forecast. Surprised industry ready to ‘stimulate demand’

published on - 7:59 AM

California could expect a near record-breaking crop of almonds as harvest season approaches and growers face an uncertain export market.

31 Jul

Fresno-based mattress retailer folds after nearly 30 years; 15 stores close

published on July 31, 2025 - 11:50 AM

A Fresno-based mattress retailer has gone out of business, leading to the liquidation and closure of 15 retail stores in

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