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Friday Issue News

23 Oct

Are California homes headed to an all-electric future?

published on October 23, 2019 - 1:46 PM

As part of an effort to meet California’s environmental goals, there has been a push to jolt the energy sources

23 Oct

Drivers bemoan impacts from new state contractor law

published on - 1:32 PM

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5, a controversial bill that will require employers to classify many workers

16 Oct

Firebaugh: Overlooked town has big things coming its way

published on October 16, 2019 - 1:27 PM

Firebaugh City Councilman Alfred Valdez is having a hard time hiding his excitement. With an estimated population of just over

09 Oct

Women in trucking: Making roads safer

published on October 9, 2019 - 2:01 PM

The trucking industry may have a history of being male-dominated, but recently, it’s women who have been hauling the industry

07 Oct

At age 11, this Fresno youth is a student and CEO

published on October 7, 2019 - 1:48 PM

Business has been good for Jalen Bailey, founder and CEO of Jalen’s Bakery. With the summer in full swing, he’s

04 Oct

2020 may see tax battle royal

published on October 4, 2019 - 1:55 PM

Although the state is enjoying multibillion-dollar budget surpluses, thanks largely to a vibrant economy, California voters may face a bewildering

04 Oct

From Laos to America: Hmong family finds refuge in U.S.

published on - 1:43 PM

It’s easy to imagine Lor Xiong-Roby was born and raised here in California. But the 42-year-old Hmong interpreter’s childhood wasn’t

23 Sep

Name change looks to be paying off for California Food Expo

published on September 23, 2019 - 12:07 PM

The right name can be a big driver in a business’ success. Imagine whether Amazon would have become the ecommerce

22 Aug

Experts will discuss biz transitions, raising capital

published on August 22, 2019 - 2:15 PM

Several local CEOs and business leaders will take part in the “Business With Experts” seminar organized by The Business Journal

07 Aug

Despite relocation deal going bust, Club One ownership optimistic

published on August 7, 2019 - 1:55 PM

Plans to relocate Club One Casino to another Downtown Fresno location suffered a major blow when one of the businesses

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For years, we’ve known that California is a kindling box,
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Posted: February 17, 2025 at 3:54 pm

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