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Retail

20 Jan

Nummy Yummy sisters journey from Fashion Fair to new Fresno storefront

published on January 20, 2025 - 11:53 AM

Two years ago, a trio of sisters introduced a new type of dessert to Fresno at Fashion Fair Mall, opening

17 Jan

Dream in the making: Mother-son duo revamp longtime Fresno dive bar

published on January 17, 2025 - 2:53 PM

Longtime Fresno dive bar Sandy’s Place has new owners — a mother-and-son partnership — and has rebranded to Copas Cantina.

15 Jan

Storied Fresno music store changes its tune to emphasize lessons

published on January 15, 2025 - 2:11 PM

When a local music educator took over Patrick’s Music store in late 2022, he had no intention of purchasing the

14 Jan

Calbee crunches the numbers, transforms Madera site for snack lab

published on January 14, 2025 - 2:43 PM

A top Japanese snack company is establishing a research and development facility in the Central Valley featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen

14 Jan

Good Business: Family-run Espinoza Brothers Food Distribution steps up for kids

published on - 12:57 PM

Fresno-based Espinoza Brothers Food Distribution, Inc., a second-generation family business, stepped up once again this past Christmas season to spread

13 Jan

Clovis Culinary Center’s launching pad celebrates 2024

published on January 13, 2025 - 11:32 AM

Year-end data from the Clovis Culinary Center for 2024 showcased its success growing local businesses and bolstering the Valley food

13 Jan

California man says two of his cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu

published on - 10:36 AM

A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to

08 Jan

Bagels, brakes and big news: Uncle Harry’s returning to Fig Garden Village

published on January 8, 2025 - 2:18 PM

When it comes to driving headlines, one local business owner has had both hands on the wheel this week —

06 Jan

Popular brewer preps Old Town Clovis restaurant and tap room

published on January 6, 2025 - 3:36 PM

A popular Sanger brewing company will be opening a new location in Old Town Clovis. House of Pendragon Brewing Co.

06 Jan

Restaurants, CalChamber contest new workplace ‘captive audience’ law

published on - 11:36 AM

A new California law pertaining to captive audience meetings in the workplace has drawn the attention of several prominent groups

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Posted: August 25, 2025 at 4:15 pm

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