California energy regulators are facing a new push to consider a plan to have taxpayers buy out the woe-begotten privately-held Pacific Gas & Electric.
Energy production could return to Federal lands in the Valley
A move to open hydraulic fracturing on federal lands in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast took a step forward last week.
Fresno points to new Fulton Street being paved with early successes
City Hall has proof that the reopening Fulton Corridor to vehicular traffic has been a success both to business and the community’s quality of life.
Valley unemployment drops across-the-board in September
Valley unemployment rates in September were down across all counties, California’s employment department announced in updated figures on Friday.
Newsom vetoes ban on sales tax rebates for distribution centers
Newsom said banning economic incentives to recruit companies would hurt inland California cities, such as those in the San Joaquin Valley.
Fresno Housing Authority looks for $400k loan for Chinatown housing project
The City of Fresno may loan nearly $400,000 of its federal HOME funds to an affordable housing project proposed for Chinatown.
Chevron fined $2.7mil for Kern Co. oil seep
California’s oil regulator announced $2.7 million in fines levied against Chevron centered on a longstanding oil seep near McKittrick.
Fresno County eyes big increase in transportation fees for housing development
The County of Fresno is looking at nearly doubling a $1,637 fee for single-family housing units to account for transportation instrastructure costs.
Fresno County OKs $4mil sale of University Medical Center for affordable housing units
With backing from the County, a Fresno developer is looking to convert 33 acres of hospital facilities into affordable housing units in southeast Fresno.
Gerawan Farming, Wawona Packing announce major ag merger
Two of San Joaquin Valley stone fruit producers announced that they completed a merger to become the nation’s largest stone fruit producer on Wednesday.