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19 Aug

BLOG: 140 years, five generations, one mission

published on August 19, 2026 - 3:30 PM

There are very few moments in a company’s history that truly stop you in your tracks. Celebrating 140 years as

18 Aug

BLOG: Spending money is emotional — the missing piece of financial literacy

published on August 18, 2026 - 2:47 PM

I can spend hours teaching someone financial concepts, helping them understand their credit score, explaining a budget or showing them

13 Aug

Fresno named California’s top city for small business as legislature reconvenes

published on August 13, 2026 - 9:08 AM

Legislators returned from their monthlong summer recess on Monday and will shift into high gear before the Aug. 31 adjournment

12 Aug

Which version of Gavin Newsom will voters see if he runs for president?

published on August 12, 2026 - 2:00 PM

All politicians are, to some extent, chameleons who align their personas with the prevailing moods of the voting public. That

11 Aug

BLOG: When even the state’s own budget writers turn against a bill, that’s your answer

published on August 11, 2026 - 2:08 PM

California’s Department of Finance — the office that builds the governor’s budget every year — now formally opposes Assembly Bill

27 Jul

BLOG: Why aren’t Fresno officials using CARE Court more?

published on July 27, 2026 - 12:08 PM

The governor’s office reports that Proposition 1 has already exceeded goals by delivering 6,919 mental health residential treatment beds and

21 Jul

BLOG: Socialism doesn’t work on the farm

published on July 21, 2026 - 3:09 PM

We had visitors from Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. They were trying to figure out how to

21 Jul

BLOG: California’s affordability fight resumes Aug. 3

published on - 11:44 AM

California businesses got a reprieve this summer. Not a victory — just a little extra time to lobby their representatives

07 Jul

BLOG: How physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success

published on July 7, 2026 - 1:07 PM

Running an independent medical practice today requires more than clinical expertise — it demands constant balance in an increasingly volatile

07 Jul

BLOG: Local Taxpayer Protection Act bumped from November ballot

published on - 10:09 AM

The November ballot initiative National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and small businesses cared about most will not be on