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Economy

14 Aug

Los Angeles fires caused up to $131 billion in losses. The costs are still growing

published on August 14, 2026 - 11:23 AM

More than a year after the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, an analysis points to persistent displacement, insurance disputes and

13 Aug

Fresno bets on hotels, downtown investment for convention comeback

published on August 13, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Fresno’s convention business has not rebounded around a single blockbuster gathering. Instead, city and tourism officials are betting that new

05 Aug

State revenue $665M ahead of new budget projection

published on August 5, 2026 - 12:00 PM

State revenue came in $665 million above the recently adopted budget’s expectations during the final month of the 2025-26 fiscal

31 Jul

Fresno City Council sends half-cent sales tax to November ballot

published on July 31, 2026 - 3:20 PM

The Fresno City Council approved placing a new half-cent general sales tax on the November ballot to replace transportation funding

06 Jul

New businesses registered across Fresno County and the Central Valley

published on July 6, 2026 - 2:00 PM

Key takeaways More than two dozen businesses were newly registered. Construction and home services represented one of the largest

06 Jul

Central Valley labor force shrinks even as unemployment rates improve

published on - 9:00 AM

Key takeaways California’s labor force declined by 142,000 over the past year. Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties all experienced

01 Jul

Central Valley nonprofits, schools invited to apply for Wonderful grants

published on July 1, 2026 - 2:54 PM

The Wonderful Company has opened applications for its 2026 Wonderful Central Valley Community Grants program, opening up $1 million in

01 Jul

Shark Tank-featured Cinnaholic announces closure of Visalia bakery after nearly three years

published on - 11:00 AM

After nearly three years in business, Visalia’s Cinnaholic bakery announced that it will close July 10. Owners Chevella and Lamar

29 Jun

Son of farmworkers builds 110-employee delivery company in three years

published on June 29, 2026 - 2:28 PM

Three years ago, Adolfo Alvarez launched a delivery business with five vans and 20 employees. Today, the Fresno-area entrepreneur oversees

22 Jun

Local flavor, competitive edge: Restaurants turn to nearby farms, producers

published on June 22, 2026 - 9:43 AM

As demand for fresh and healthy food grows, Valley businesses are building menus around locally sourced produce to differentiate themselves