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Media & Marketing

18 Feb

Fresno’s man behind the mic — and the sneakers: Kopi is signing off

man with a cake and accepting award with his wife

published on February 18, 2026 - 12:06 PM

More than five decades after his start forecasting Valley weather — becoming one of Fresno’s most beloved local celebrities in

13 Feb

KMJ earns two spots on national radio rankings

published on February 13, 2026 - 1:46 PM

Two KMJ Now radio programs earned national recognition this week, landing on Barrett Media’s annual rankings of the top mid-market

29 Jan

At 140, Hanford Sentinel goes back to the future

a group of people preparing to cut a blue ribbon in front of a newspaper building

published on January 29, 2026 - 2:50 PM

A local newspaper is celebrating its 140th anniversary with an operational change that goes back to its pioneer roots. The

23 Jan

Central Valley startup eyes AI solution to local journalism’s revenue challenges

published on January 23, 2026 - 10:17 AM

A new Visalia-based company believes technology can help support a local journalism industry that has been grappling with the loss

08 Jan

BLOG – The Best of the Best: Every No. 1 company from our 2025 lists

published on January 8, 2026 - 2:28 PM

As the calendar flips to a new year, there’s an almost universal instinct to take stock — to measure where

29 Dec

From Harlem to Fresno: chopped cheese sandwiches gain local following

published on December 29, 2025 - 11:09 AM

Fresno restaurants are serving up the trending New York-based chopped cheese deli sandwich to Valley foodies. Often described as a

26 Dec

How one Fresno influencer is changing the way locals discover nature

published on December 26, 2025 - 2:35 PM

A Fresno-based social media influencer was recently recognized for highlighting attractions and activities across the Central Valley. Cassie Yoshikawa is

24 Dec

Best of: Lean on Me — Your 2025 winners

published on December 24, 2025 - 12:31 PM

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Dec. 11, The Business Journal hosted its 12th annual Best of Central Valley Business awards, showcasing

19 Dec

Real Beards, Real Magic: Local studio aims to give away $100K in Santa Photos

published on December 19, 2025 - 12:59 PM

Holiday Magic Studios Inc. is giving back once again through its “Million Magic Moments” campaign — with the goal of

18 Dec

Millennial antiques dealer says her generation can do better than IKEA

published on December 18, 2025 - 3:08 PM

For Cece Quinn, a career spent writing for brands eventually led her back to a world that she grew up

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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