Fresno restaurateur Dave Fansler is going toe-to-toe with the City of Fresno after the City Attorney threatened fines and prosecution …
Sour grapes emerge as most Calif. wineries close while Newsom’s winery remains open
Gov. Newsom owns stock in PlumpJack Group, which includes a winery in Napa Valley’s Oakville. That winery is still open for tastings.
Major Kern oil producer scores extension on major debt payments
The company faces $40 million in debt interest payments due next Tuesday, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Vie-Del strikes deal for grape concentrate business from Constellation Brands
California’s oldest family-owned grape processor and supplier of brandy, wine and spirits signed the deal at the end of June.
Fresno to serve as hub for Newsom’s coronavirus strike team to police businesses
Newsom announced the formation of a multi-agency strike team whose sole charge is to police businesses out of compliance with the state’s health orders.
Calif. gas taxes exceeds 50 cents per gallon
Given the economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Republican lawmakers called for a freeze on the tax a few weeks ago.
Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared closing time for the San Joaquin Valley’s bars on Sunday. Citing a swell of coronavirus cases, …
Major Kern oil producer posts $1.8bil Q1 loss as bankruptcy worries mount
The financial picture for Santa Clarita-based California Resources Corporation continues to dim amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fresno approaches crossroads on city growth with tax deal in limbo
What, exactly, will Fresno’s future landscape look like? Now is as good of time as any to start placing bets.
Study: Calif. Ag sector sees billions in coronavirus losses pile up across-the-board
California farmers served as a lynchpin of survival during the initial coronavirus lockdown. Despite its essential status, losses piled up nonetheless.