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Energy & Environment

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

28 Aug

Fresno County declares emergency, orders evacuations as Garnet Fire grows

published on August 28, 2025 - 4:33 PM

Fresno County has proclaimed a state of emergency due to the impacts of the Garnet Fire burning in the Sierra

08 Aug

California Supreme Court hands victory to rooftop solar panel owners

published on August 8, 2025 - 11:53 AM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters.” The California Supreme Court Thursday sided with environmental groups in a

07 Aug

Love’s Alternative Energy launches in Fresno with Highway 99 CNG station

published on August 7, 2025 - 2:08 PM

Love’s Travel Stops has launched a new brand geared toward fleet drivers — Love’s Alternative Energy — and the first station

29 Jul

Central Valley restaurants receive PG&E grant money

published on July 29, 2025 - 3:01 PM

The PG&E Corporation Foundation and the California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) announced this week that four locally owned restaurants in Fresno

22 Jul

Fresno-based energy incentives firm welcomes return of rebates

published on July 22, 2025 - 2:21 PM

Aharon Davoyan launched NRG Incentives in Fresno after a dramatic career turn, transforming a personal setback into a thriving energy-efficiency

21 Jul

Assessor: Fresno County tax roll grows by 6%; solar tax change bodes well for county

published on July 21, 2025 - 5:11 PM

Fresno County’s real estate tax assessment roll grew more than 6% to $123.3 billion for 2025 — representing nearly $7.4

09 Jul

Fresno becomes first partner city to join nation’s first public hydrogen utility

published on July 9, 2025 - 2:41 PM

The City of Fresno has joined a hydrogen authority in a bid to expand its energy capabilities. First Public Hydrogen

BLOG: For the Central Valley, policy must work in practice — not just on paper

Posted: February 18, 2026 at 2:41 pm

For the Central Valley, Sacramento is not abstract. State policy
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BLOG: Hobby Lobby called California “off limits” — then Visalia broke sales records

Posted: February 17, 2026 at 8:22 am

When Hobby Lobby decided to open its first store in
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