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Energy & Environment

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

29 Sep

Porterville’s river parkway project completes third phase

published on September 29, 2025 - 1:46 PM

The City of Porterville will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8:30 a.m., celebrating the completion

24 Sep

San Joaquin Valley College opens first out-of-state campus in Phoenix

published on September 24, 2025 - 2:54 PM

San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) expanded outside of California for the first time with the launch of its Phoenix Trades

22 Sep

Showdown: State says it’s time for water interests to show their cards on subsidence

published on September 22, 2025 - 5:05 PM

Ferocious overpumping that has caused huge swaths of the San Joaquin Valley to sink, damaging key water arteries including the

12 Sep

Newsom strikes climate deal extending California cap and trade, boosting oil production

published on September 12, 2025 - 9:23 AM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California legislative leaders in the wee hours of

04 Sep

Cool Air Rebate Program brings relief to Valley drivers, auto shops

published on September 4, 2025 - 2:21 PM

Central Valley auto shops have been taking advantage of a rebate program that is driving business and saving car owners

03 Sep

2025 FOBA Winner: Caglia Environmental’s green legacy

published on September 3, 2025 - 2:41 PM

The 2025 Family Legacy award goes to a local company with generations invested in keeping the environment clean. The FOBA

BLOG: Business coalition celebrates decision to sideline PAGA reform threat

Posted: January 30, 2026 at 3:05 pm

California lawmakers made the right call this week by allowing
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BLOG: Valley gears up for growth; 83% of biz owners seek financing

Posted: January 29, 2026 at 3:03 pm

The latest Bank of America Business Owner Report confirms what
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