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A Fresno weed shop changed hands. Now, a smoke cloud of legal headaches could shut it down.
An unusual acquisition of a Fresno cannabis dispensary has authorities studying the sudden firing of its workforce, wage theft, and the lead-up to the business' sale.
July 23, 2024
Powering another century of energy leadership in the Central Valley
The Central Valley is tackling the challenge of California's clean energy goals head-on. Here's a look at the projects making waves.
July 15, 2024
Bitwise co-founders strike plea bargain in fraud case. Here’s a look at the deal.
Bitwise Industries co-founders Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin are staring down hefty repayment to victims and prison time under the agreement.
July 14, 2024
Costco to raise membership costs
This is the first time in seven years that Costco is increasing its membership fees.
July 11, 2024
Suit: Fresno addiction rehab leader failed to repay $120k loan from employee, misappropriated nonprofit funds
The decision to emulate a Southern California treatment center sent P.A.I.N.’s founder onto a path of unpaid debt to a volunteer and siphoning of charitable funds for a for-profit venture.
June 27, 2024
Save Mart sold to Canadian conglomerate
The grocer, headquartered in Modesto, will be owned by a foreign conglomerate out of the Great North.
June 27, 2024
Calif. lawmakers bend, support $400mil to keep Diablo Canyon running
Gov. Gavin Newsom overcame furious opposition to funding continued operations at the state’s last nuclear power plant.
June 24, 2024
California home prices hit record-high
The median price of a home has hit a new record for two months in a row with a continued lack of more affordable options on the market.
June 19, 2024
Amazon fined nearly $6 million by state for illegal work quotas
The tech and ecommerce giant allegedly broke the state’s Warehouse Quota Law.
June 19, 2024
Newsom, business and labor groups strike deal to fix troublesome labor law
Business groups sought an overhaul to the Private Attorneys General Act, which has led to a bevy of lawsuits against small business across the state.
June 18, 2024