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Gabriel Dillard

17 Feb

BLOG: Hobby Lobby called California “off limits” — then Visalia broke sales records

published on February 17, 2026 - 8:22 AM

When Hobby Lobby decided to open its first store in California, the Green family didn’t head for Los Angeles or

23 Jan

BLOG – No Joke: Touring comics keep coming back for Fresno’s food scene

published on January 23, 2026 - 2:29 PM

A pair of touring comedians from different generations lit up Downtown Fresno last night, drawing nightlife crowds and brisk business

16 Jan

BLOG: What 2,100 lost jobs say about the Valley’s ag economy

published on January 16, 2026 - 2:24 PM

In an excruciating span of just a few days, the Central Valley has been hit with announcements that will eliminate

08 Jan

BLOG – The Best of the Best: Every No. 1 company from our 2025 lists

published on January 8, 2026 - 2:28 PM

As the calendar flips to a new year, there’s an almost universal instinct to take stock — to measure where

11 Dec

BLOG: Who won big? Inside the Best of Central Valley Business 2025

published on December 11, 2025 - 5:06 PM

It was an evening of firsts at Pardini’s in Fresno on Tuesday as the 2025 winners of the Best of

31 Oct

BLOG: Hold your loved one again with this cremation alternative

a memorial alter with photos, candles and parting stones

published on October 31, 2025 - 10:50 AM

The stones fit comfortably in the palm of your hand — smooth, tangible, each one unique. They’re also your loved

20 Oct

BLOG: The kids have spoken. Dave’s Hot Chicken is Fresno’s new hot spot

published on October 20, 2025 - 10:58 AM

While North Fresno, River Park and Fig Garden are the hot spots for fine dining, the former Burger King by

23 Sep

BLOG: A most successful 60 Ideas in Sixty Minutes for 2025

published on September 23, 2025 - 2:04 PM

The Business Journal hosted its eighth-annual 60 Ideas in Sixty Minutes virtual event on Tuesday morning, welcoming hundreds of viewers

11 Sep

BLOG: Cast your vote — Best of Central Valley Business Awards are back

published on September 11, 2025 - 4:33 PM

Once the weather starts to remind you of fall, that means it’s time to weigh in on the Best of

10 Jul

BLOG: Public notices available online — but are property owners aware?

published on July 10, 2025 - 4:57 PM

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted to reverse a tax sale this past week, and part of the discussion

BLOG: The Central Valley — California’s manufacturing bright spot

Posted: March 13, 2026 at 2:07 pm

If you follow the headlines, you might conclude that manufacturing
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BLOG: California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

Posted: March 11, 2026 at 9:18 am

While writing a book about California politics a quarter-century ago, I devoted
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