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Economy

03 Oct

Health care workers plan massive strike across California, Hawaii and Oregon

published on October 3, 2025 - 2:30 PM

The United Nurses Association of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) announced Friday that they have delivered a strike notice

22 Sep

What does CEQA reform mean for manufacturers?

published on September 22, 2025 - 2:53 PM

New laws recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom are bringing broad reforms to the controversial California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),

09 Sep

Portfolio Advisors reaches 35-year milestone, staying rooted in the Valley

published on September 9, 2025 - 2:40 PM

A Central Valley financial advisory firm is celebrating over 30 decades in business this month. Founded by certified financial planner

08 Sep

Marking nearly 100 years of growth, EECU surpasses $5B in assets

published on September 8, 2025 - 2:58 PM

One of the Central Valley’s most popular credit unions, Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU), has reached a significant milestone –

08 Sep

Tri Counties Bank marks 50 years of growth with focus on technology and personal service

published on - 1:39 PM

This March, Tri Counties Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary, and over the past decade has seen major growth across the

22 Aug

Economic report shows $173B boost from California’s community colleges

published on August 22, 2025 - 11:49 AM

A study conducted by Lightcast, a labor market research firm, found that California’s 116 community colleges contribute over $173 billion

22 Aug

Valley Strong Credit Union recognized as second 2025 Outstanding Business honoree

published on - 10:47 AM

The Porterville City Council has recognized Valley Strong Credit Union as a 2025 Outstanding Business, joining Integrated Technology Solutions as

20 Aug

Groceries2Go program transformed with new facility, added storage and capacity

published on August 20, 2025 - 3:24 PM

The Central California Food Bank celebrated a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the enhancement of its Groceries2Go and South Canopy projects,

13 Aug

‘More Than a Building:’ New credit union HQ marks milestone for growth, service

published on August 13, 2025 - 3:02 PM

Noble Credit Union, one of the Central Valley’s largest credit unions with over 100,000 members, celebrated the grand opening of

06 Aug

Startup Grind: Local coffee shop owners share what $100K really buys

published on August 6, 2025 - 2:19 PM

California: land of avocado toast, mimosa Saturdays—and a booming coffee culture rivaling Wall Street’s Monday mornings. For business owners eyeing

BLOG: The Case for Domestic Manufacturing — Making things matters

Posted: September 30, 2025 at 9:13 am

To the typical citizen, the principle that “making things matters”
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BLOG: California’s tax rules under siege — Howard Jarvis strikes back

Posted: September 26, 2025 at 10:06 am

Proposition 13 may be one of the only things California
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