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U.S. agency: Gas stove ban is off the table
The idea of a Federal agency banning natural gas stoves lit Washington aflame. Now, the agency is backpedalling hard.
January 11, 2023
Facing tight squeeze, Calif. oil industry swings back at state’s latest rules
California now requires oil fields have a hefty, 3,200-foot setback from residential areas or gathering spaces.
January 11, 2023
U.S. agency eyes Berkeley-style ban on natural gas stoves
The reason behind a nationwide ban on natural gas stoves isn't quite the same as a number of California communities.
January 9, 2023
Elon Musk makes the record book – for biggest personal financial loss
Elon Musk's wild 2022 has had some major impact on his pocketbook, according to Guinness World Records.
January 7, 2023
Your natural gas bill is about to soar. Here’s why.
Energy bills in the San Joaquin Valley have been a contentious topic. Soaring natural gas prices are about to make it worse.
October 5, 2023
With the help of local students, Valley realtors reflect on the meaning of “home” after roller coaster 2022
“I think we’re at a place in time in our market where we need to be reminded what a home is all about, and who better than the kids to remind us," Fresno realtor Don Scordino said of Fresno Association of Realtors' essay contest.
December 15, 2022
Credit card ‘swipe’ fees are crippling small businesses
Small businesses that are barely escaping the pandemic crush are facing a new challenge: skyrocketing credit card swipe fees.
December 15, 2022
Low-income patients are getting short changed on prescription price discounts. Here’s why.
Key health care players taking advantage of a federal program for far too long, netting billions for themselves while access to care for low-income patients dwindles.
December 15, 2022
Productive, Calif.: Fresno’s economic comeback ranks among top in the U.S.
Prior to the Great Recession, Fresno ranked as one of the least economically productive cities in America. Here's how the times have changed.
December 13, 2022
SCOTUS declines to halt Calif. flavored tobacco ban
R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies sought the high court’s intervention to keep the ban from taking effect by Dec. 21.
December 12, 2022