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Tourism

18 Aug

Historic Jesse Ross Cabin reopens near North Fork after restoration

published on August 18, 2026 - 2:11 PM

One of Madera County’s oldest standing structures is welcoming visitors again after the recent completion of its second restoration project.

10 Jul

Fresno Yosemite International Airport to partner with Metropolis for easier parking experience

published on July 10, 2026 - 2:45 PM

The Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) officially announced its partnership with Metropolis, a no-contact parking app, on Wednesday. That includes

02 Jul

Fresno County voters to decide 12% transient occupancy tax in November election

published on July 2, 2026 - 3:39 PM

Fresno County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 12% transient occupancy tax on hotels, campgrounds, RV parks

30 Jun

Sequoia Inn rebrands as Tachi Palace Signature Hotel

published on June 30, 2026 - 10:32 AM

Tachi Palace Casino Resort announced Monday that it will rebrand its sister property, the Sequoia Inn, as Tachi Palace Signature

27 May

Fresno County tourism spending reaches record $1.82 billion

published on May 27, 2026 - 3:39 PM

Fresno County continues to break its own annual tourism revenue records, once again seeing the number climb, surpassing $1.8 billion

07 Apr

Fresno tourism leader Lisa Oliveira exits for Texas destination post

published on April 7, 2026 - 3:18 PM

Lisa Oliveira, head of the Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau, is stepping away from the organization after five years to

07 Apr

Fresno County takes first step toward hotel tax; could raise $4.5M annually

published on - 2:26 PM

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to pursue placing a 12% transient occupancy tax on the November

04 Mar

Air show cancellation grounds Lemoore event plans

published on March 4, 2026 - 2:46 PM

The cancellation of the 2026 Naval Air Station Lemoore Air Show — citing heightened security measures tied to ongoing U.S.

02 Mar

Stan Oken, who shaped Fresno through business, public service and education, dies at 97

published on March 2, 2026 - 1:39 PM

Stan Oken, World War II veteran, former Fresno County supervisor, coach and long-time owner of Wonder Valley Ranch Resort, died

27 Feb

Fresno launches traffic box art program highlighting aviation, Bulldog spirit

published on February 27, 2026 - 3:00 PM

The City of Fresno has launched a new round of its Traffic Box Art Program, seeking local artists to help