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Retail

29 Jul

The Artist Tree opens its second Fresno dispensary

published on July 29, 2025 - 1:54 PM

A cannabis dispensary celebrated its expansion in Fresno with the opening of a second store last week. The Artist Tree

28 Jul

After third fire, Fresno Mission calls string of blazes ‘intentional and targeted’

donated items strewn out on a blacktop with building behind

published on July 28, 2025 - 1:32 PM

A third fire has struck Fresno Mission’s Thrift store on Sierra Avenue near Herndon Avenue, prompting CEO Matt Dildine to

28 Jul

A Yelp Top 100 Valley restaurant brings its fried chicken to Fresno

published on - 11:33 AM

There’s a new player in Fresno’s bustling fried chicken space, and this one brings some Yelp notoriety from the South

25 Jul

Clocking success: Why faster games are paying off for Valley baseball

published on July 25, 2025 - 2:02 PM

When Minor League Baseball (MiLB) switched on a 15- to 18-second pitch timer in 2021, it cut a generation’s worth

24 Jul

Fresno restaurateur Jimmy Pardini embarks to Clovis with new Italian concept, Willow Osteria

published on July 24, 2025 - 2:59 PM

A well-known name in Fresno fine dining is bringing a new culinary experience to Clovis this fall with a full-service

21 Jul

Uncle Harry’s brings nostalgia, bagels back to Fig Garden

published on July 21, 2025 - 2:44 PM

Uncle Harry’s NY Bagelry & Coffeehouse makes its long-awaited return to Fig Garden Village this weekend, aiming to restore a

21 Jul

Harry’s Hen House brings crispy comfort with second Northwest Fresno location

published on - 10:52 AM

The Fresno restaurant that serves whole-fried chickens opened a second location recently, spreading the wings of the business to serve

17 Jul

Retail plans pivot as health clinic buys former CVS in West Fresno

published on July 17, 2025 - 10:47 AM

A former CVS Pharmacy building in West Fresno has been acquired by Family HealthCare Network. The 24,368-square-foot building at 4077

15 Jul

Burlington replacing Big Lots in Southeast Fresno with new discount store this fall

published on July 15, 2025 - 9:46 AM

National off-price retailer Burlington Stores is expanding its California footprint with a new location set to open in Fresno this

14 Jul

From food truck to storefront, Tacos San Marcos expands with Traver location

published on July 14, 2025 - 10:29 AM

The grand opening for a second brick-and-mortar location of Tacos San Marcos took place July 11, marking a major milestone

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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