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Transportation

02 Oct

Fresno interim aviation boss announces launch Southwest’s San Diego route

published on October 2, 2025 - 2:45 PM

Southwest Airlines on Thursday launched twice daily flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

24 Sep

Fresno launches $100M ‘Pave More Now’ street program

published on September 24, 2025 - 2:40 PM

The city of Fresno has launched a $100 million bond-funded initiative to improve streets across the city. Mayor Jerry Dyer,

03 Sep

Classic cars will still need a smog test in California after lawmakers reject Jay Leno bill

published on September 3, 2025 - 10:26 AM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Jay Leno’s star power wasn’t enough to persuade a California legislative

21 Aug

Fresno joins other cities in lawsuit against Trump, with transportation dollars on the line

published on August 21, 2025 - 4:06 PM

The City of Fresno has joined forces with other municipalities to challenge the loss of federal grant funding from the

15 Aug

Rep. Valadao travels to Porterville to talk airport expansion

group of people on a city government dais

published on August 15, 2025 - 2:08 PM

Local leaders met with Rep. David Valadao Wednesday to discuss expansion of the Porterville Municipal Airport to bolster the region’s

31 Jul

Rail grade separations open, meaning smoother drives in Fresno

published on July 31, 2025 - 5:01 PM

Traffic in the Downtown Fresno will be a bit smoother with the completion of a portion related to the California

30 Jul

Fresno’s Utility Trailer of California expands with Delhi acquisition

published on July 30, 2025 - 3:04 PM

Fresno-based Utility Trailer of California acquired Shehan Transport Refrigeration Inc. in Delhi in June to strengthen its regional parts support.

14 Jul

Henry Thompson, Fresno’s aviation director, dies

published on July 14, 2025 - 12:02 PM

Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White on Monday announced Henry H. Thompson, director of aviation for the city, has died. The

10 Jul

‘All Aboard, Visalia!’ seeks $6M to transform The Depot into museum

published on July 10, 2025 - 2:59 PM

A local historic preservation group has begun its campaign to transform a relic from Central Valley history. The nonprofit Visalia

09 Jul

Eyes on the road: Don’t Blink Driving School brings fresh focus to Valley driving

published on July 9, 2025 - 3:05 PM

Driving in the Central Valley can be a challenge; from heat-induced road-raging motorists to unpredictable traffic patterns, construction, newly constructed

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Posted: March 13, 2026 at 2:07 pm

If you follow the headlines, you might conclude that manufacturing
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BLOG: California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

Posted: March 11, 2026 at 9:18 am

While writing a book about California politics a quarter-century ago, I devoted
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