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Government & Politics

23 Mar

Study says Fresno carries third-highest risk for residential fires in US

published on March 23, 2023 - 11:34 AM

A home fire can be the most devastating disaster a family can experience. And according to a national insurance company’s

22 Mar

Arson destroyed its creamery. Fresno County raw milk dairy rebuilding with $10M USDA-backed loan

published on March 22, 2023 - 12:42 PM

More than a year after a blaze destroyed the creamery of California’s biggest raw dairy producer, a new facility is

21 Mar

Four new Fresno hotel shelters part of Project Off-Ramp 2.0

published on March 21, 2023 - 2:10 PM

The City of Fresno is promising to bring four new hotel acquisitions online for homeless housing within 100 days as

16 Mar

Renters Bill of Rights: Reasonable protection or government-turned-landlord?

published on March 16, 2023 - 2:34 PM

The discussion of rent and eviction protection rose to the forefront of politics as Covid precautions inserted government at every

14 Mar

City of Visalia wants to hear from residents via survey

published on March 14, 2023 - 9:48 AM

–Update: Due to local state of emergency declarations in response to extreme weather and flooding, residents now have until March

06 Mar

Extension OKd for Calif. taxpayers impacted by winter storms

published on March 6, 2023 - 2:31 PM

Taxpayers impacted by recent winter storms in select California counties have received an extension to file their taxes. The state

28 Feb

Fed grant kicks another $7M to FAT airport project

published on February 28, 2023 - 1:34 PM

Fresh on the heels of awarding a $126 million expansion contract, Fresno Yosemite International Airport is welcoming a $7.1 federal

23 Feb

California says racist real estate covenants must be wiped. Debate in Fresno County over who pays

published on February 23, 2023 - 11:15 AM

A California law to correct racist covenants in real estate documents has Fresno County’s recorder at odds with County administration

17 Feb

Study: Central Valley a property tax value paradise

published on February 17, 2023 - 2:34 PM

Paying property taxes is no picnic, but according to a new analysis, Central Valley residents receive the best value for

15 Feb

Fresno to add 24 new firefighters thanks to $7.4M grant

published on February 15, 2023 - 2:05 PM

The City of Fresno announced Wednesday it has been awarded a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) grant,

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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