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Retail

29 Sep

Prom Dresses and More: Windsor expands store at Fashion Fair

published on September 29, 2025 - 2:06 PM

From prom and formal dresses to date night outfits, a women’s fashion store has relocated and expanded at Fresno’s Fashion

29 Sep

$1B turnaround plan brings Starbucks closures to Central Valley

published on - 11:29 AM

At least five Central Valley Starbucks locations closed last week, part of the latest national cuts by the coffee mega-retailer.

22 Sep

Fresno restaurant to cut ties with Bobby Salazar name after arson charges

published on September 22, 2025 - 10:54 AM

The owner of a Bobby Salazar’s branded eatery in northeast Fresno plans to change the restaurant’s name. The move comes

18 Sep

No Gluten, All Gain: Fresno baker builds a safe haven for foodies

published on September 18, 2025 - 3:06 PM

Whether it’s celiac disease, allergies, intolerances or a health problem, many people are now avoiding gluten in their diets. This

15 Sep

Judge again denies injunction of Fresno’s smoke shop ordinance

published on September 15, 2025 - 2:40 PM

Fresno-area smoke shops have struck out in federal court once again, this time denied a preliminary injunction over the city’s

15 Sep

Members-only PM Lounge to debut in Fresno with acclaimed chef at helm

a composite photo with a restaurant and dining plates

published on - 10:42 AM

A local group has been working for more than five years to bring their brand of luxury to Fresno with

12 Sep

BLOG: Two years later, Californians still don’t know full impact of the $20 fast food wage

published on September 12, 2025 - 8:49 AM

As the California Legislature churns toward the end of its 2025 session this week, processing the remnants of thousands of

11 Sep

Fresno entrepreneur tackles payroll pitfalls for California eateries

published on September 11, 2025 - 3:26 PM

Between dealing with supplier issues, busy dining rooms and a stream of online orders, payroll issues can often be at

05 Sep

Escaping tech life, Fresno transplants connect over coffee

published on September 5, 2025 - 2:59 PM

A local couple took a family activity and built it into a business after escaping their tech jobs in Oregon.

05 Sep

Bentley’s Barkery reopens in downtown Fresno with new treats, TikTok buzz

published on - 2:52 PM

Bentley’s Barkery, a Fresno shop specializing in dog-friendly baked goods, has returned to the storefront game after the closure of

BLOG: The Case for Domestic Manufacturing — Making things matters

Posted: September 30, 2025 at 9:13 am

To the typical citizen, the principle that “making things matters”
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BLOG: California’s tax rules under siege — Howard Jarvis strikes back

Posted: September 26, 2025 at 10:06 am

Proposition 13 may be one of the only things California
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