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Cannabis tax revenue takes first quarter hit
The state's tax revenue from legal cannabis had a down start to the year.
Diablo Canyon clears hurdle with Federal regulators to extend nuclear power production for 20 years
California’s last operating nuclear power plant received a big boost from Federal regulators following inspections.
New power substation opens in Central Valley
LS Power recently energized a new substation that will support the local power grid.
Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, Hanford native, returns to Valley for first-hand look at jobs
The Hanford native has already made a splash in President Trump's cabinet. This week, she toured the region to highlight marked job creation in Trump's first 100 days.
New Calif. bill would slash rooftop solar credits. It’s written by a former power utility executive.
California's long-standing energy credits for rooftop solar owners could be cut by lawmakers.
Valero to shut down Bay Area oil refinery
California will lose close to one-tenth of its oil production with the refinery closing.
Frivolous lawsuits are crushing Central Valley small businesses. It’s time for lawmakers to act.
Trial lawyers have turned small technical errors into cash-grab lawsuits that have little to do with protecting employees or consumers and everything to do with enriching lawyers. It's time for a change, writes Tulare County Supervisor Pete Vander Poel.
Bill Lyles – Fresno business leader, builder, philanthropist – passes at 91
William Lyles' career leading the expansive construction firm known as Lyles Diversified is deeply embedded in Fresno's story of growth.
New bill would halt Calif.’s planned 25% weed tax increase
The majority of cannabis users in California continue to purchase from the illicit market.
PG&E asks state for rate increase – this time to repay investors
California regulators already approved six rate increases for PG&E last year.
