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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
Valley favorite ski resort sold. Here’s who owns China Peak now.
After 13 years in the owner's box, Tim Cohee has sold China Peak Ski Resort. Here's who is taking over.
December 11, 2022
‘Sick and tired’: Karbassi rallies shop owners, law enforcement over millions in brazen retail thefts
Fresno City Councilman Mike Karbassi, a store owner himself, brought fellow retailers and law enforcement together Tuesday to educate and strengthen ties as massive thefts continue on the Valley floor.
December 6, 2022
Tackling high gas prices puts Newsom, Fong on collision course as Legislature returns
State legislators on both sides of the aisle proposed their bills and vowed to suspend others in an effort aimed at what they believe will relieve pressure at the pump.
December 6, 2022
Hanford will have a third cannabis dispensary. Here’s who will open up in town.
The winning dispensary aims to redevelop an existing 3,600 square-foot building in downtown Hanford for the storefront along with a co-working and community space.
December 6, 2022
‘My Job Depends on Oil’ launches as Sacramento tightens chokehold on energy production
A new local movement designed to fight for California’s oil and gas industry has sprung up to raise awareness against competing interests in the state.
December 1, 2022