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Government & Politics

18 Aug

Here’s what Central Valley readers said about who should decide the future of Measure C

published on August 18, 2026 - 4:03 PM

Business Journal readers overwhelmingly said voters — rather than elected officials — should have the final say on a replacement

18 Aug

SBA expands 90% loan guarantee to small businesses in energy sector

published on - 2:24 PM

The U.S. Small Business Administration has expanded a 90% loan guarantee to small businesses across the energy production supply chain,

17 Aug

Central Valley set to receive dozens of new liquor licenses

published on August 17, 2026 - 3:03 PM

California alcohol regulators are making dozens of new liquor licenses available in the Valley, including 28 new licenses in Fresno

14 Aug

Kennedy touts more funds for health clinics, announces upgrade for Atwater health center

published on August 14, 2026 - 11:39 AM

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a new funding stream for health clinics nationwide, $102

12 Aug

Good Jobs Central Valley marks more than 1,200 job placements for local residents

published on August 12, 2026 - 2:25 PM

The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation and the Good Jobs Central Valley Initiative marked a milestone of connecting more than

12 Aug

Poll: Fresno readers oppose longer term limits

A visual of 'I Voted' stickers against a black background

published on - 2:04 PM

A proposal that failed before the Fresno City Council would have extended term limits for the mayor and city council

11 Aug

BLOG: When even the state’s own budget writers turn against a bill, that’s your answer

published on August 11, 2026 - 2:08 PM

California’s Department of Finance — the office that builds the governor’s budget every year — now formally opposes Assembly Bill

10 Aug

Fresno breaks ground on 174-unit downtown housing project

published on August 10, 2026 - 3:29 PM

The City of Fresno hosted a groundbreaking event Monday for an eight-story, 174-unit mixed-income housing development on a long-vacant property

10 Aug

Dyer cites legal threat behind Fresno backup transportation tax measure

published on - 3:20 PM

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said Monday that the threat of a legal challenge to a new state law helped drive

07 Aug

Despite Newsom’s signature, Fresno’s transportation tax may miss the November ballot

published on August 7, 2026 - 5:30 PM

The City of Fresno filed its own transportation sales tax measure for the November ballot after learning that the countywide