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Energy & Environment

12 Mar

Fresno has what AI needs. Getting investors to notice is another story

published on March 12, 2026 - 11:28 AM

A new study suggests that the Central Valley and areas around Fresno County could be a desirable location for data

04 Mar

BLOG: California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

published on March 4, 2026 - 7:08 AM

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California governorship is a peculiar prize. This November’s winner will

26 Feb

Valley farmers, elected officials blast 15% CVP water allocation

published on February 26, 2026 - 2:38 PM

Local farmers and Valley congressmen pushed back Thursday after the Bureau of Reclamation announced a meager 15% initial water allocation

17 Feb

Federal investment to enhance San Joaquin River public access

published on February 17, 2026 - 3:01 PM

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi and Rep. Jim Costa announced Tuesday that $2 million in federal funding has been

16 Feb

Calgren opens renewable gas station in Pixley fed by dairy methane

published on February 16, 2026 - 4:57 PM

A new fueling station in Pixley closes the loop on a circular energy system where dairy waste powers both consumer

09 Feb

Westlands board clears path for massive Valley clean energy project

published on February 9, 2026 - 4:43 PM

The Westlands Water District Board of Directors has certified the environmental review for the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP), a

12 Jan

California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks

published on January 12, 2026 - 12:11 PM

Alma Figueroa began to worry when she learned that her gas provider wanted to test a controversial solution to curb

05 Dec

Valley Trailblazers: Two women honored in state’s Clean Energy Hall of Fame

published on December 5, 2025 - 2:37 PM

Two Central Valley residents have been recognized for their leadership in advancing the state’s clean energy goals. On Dec. 4,

24 Oct

BLOG: Modernized permitting is needed to incentivize energy investments in California

published on October 24, 2025 - 1:59 PM

Every day, as I listen to business owners across the Central Valley, I hear the same refrain: they want to

22 Oct

California looks to boost oil production, but refinery closures threaten gas supply

published on October 22, 2025 - 2:43 PM

With the announcement of plans to shut down two oil refineries in California, consumers — as well as oil producers

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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