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08 Sep

OPINION: Manufacturing’s next chapter is being built in the San Joaquin Valley

published on September 8, 2026 - 12:44 PM

Manufacturing in the San Joaquin Valley has never been static. It has always evolved alongside the needs of our communities,

01 Sep

OPINION: Fresno County should stop leaving visitor revenue on the table

published on September 1, 2026 - 3:19 PM

As Fresno County Assessor-Recorder, I spend a great deal of time thinking about something most people understandably would rather not

31 Aug

OPINION: Who do you trust on SEDA?

published on August 31, 2026 - 3:45 PM

There are many voices weighing in on the SEDA (Southeast Development Area) decision. Every party has a valid point. The

28 Aug

OPINION: Newsom should veto ag wage hike that makes California food more expensive

published on August 28, 2026 - 12:38 PM

California politicians love the word “affordability.” They put it in speeches. They put it in press releases. Then they pass

25 Aug

BLOG: Dolly Parton is gone at 80, but her books keep arriving in Fresno County mailboxes

published on August 25, 2026 - 11:41 AM

The country legend built an Imagination Library that reached 13,000 local children before her death Tuesday. Dolly Parton, the country

21 Aug

BLOG: Our FOBA winners have deep roots. Here are the people who planted them

published on August 21, 2026 - 1:31 PM

In 1908, a woman named Leota Bigelow wanted to talk to her mother, who lived a mile away in the

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

OPINION: Manufacturing’s next chapter is being built in the San Joaquin Valley

Posted: September 8, 2026 at 12:44 pm

Manufacturing in the San Joaquin Valley has never been static.
Read more »
OPINION: Fresno County should stop leaving visitor revenue on the table

Posted: September 1, 2026 at 3:19 pm

As Fresno County Assessor-Recorder, I spend a great deal of
Read more »