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‘Tree house’ takes on new meaning with massive Pismo Beach property up for sale
For the low, low price of $3.8 million, you too can live in a treehouse near the beach on California's Central Coast.
July 25, 2022
Truckers hate AB5. Now, they’ve shut down a Calif. port to protest it.
The controversial California labor is crushing small, independent trucking companies. Now, truckers are bringing a stop to port operations in northern California.
July 21, 2022
It’s one of Fresno’s first-to-open weed stores. It’s also suing city leaders. Here’s why.
After years of waiting, Fresno's first two retail cannabis shops opened for business. Despite that, one of them is still slugging it out in court over a missed opportunity.
July 19, 2022
Adventist Health, Anthem Blue Cross agree to extra time to negotiate
Negotiations between insurance giant Anthem Blue Cross and Adventist Health appear fruitless with mere hours before patients could lose access to their local hospital.
July 18, 2022
Big Fresno Fair board promotes Lauri King to CEO
After the exit of longtime CEO John Alkire and the coronavirus pandemic, California's fourth-largest fair now has a single, permanent boss.
July 12, 2022
Kern Co. goes on offense in fight over solar tax revenues
A tax loophole is helping massive solar farms pop up in the Central Valley without paying full property taxes. One county is fighting back.
July 11, 2022
Lines, luminaries boost opening of Fresno’s first cannabis retailers
Years of planning and work to get the green light from Fresno officials turned into a footrace between two retail weed shops to be the first to open on Monday.
July 11, 2022
Calif. small businesses are struggling with a new achilles heel: the legal system
"What is making life tougher for Californians is the exorbitant cost of a legal system that encourages the exploitation of the most vulnerable—small businesses and underserved communities."
July 6, 2022
Major Valley auto dealer sells portfolio to San Jose group
A longtime Fresno auto dealer has changed names and changed hands.
June 26, 2022
Calif. drivers are big loser in leaked tax relief compromise proposal
A compromise being negotiated by legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend would tie tax relief to Californians' income levels rather than aimed at drivers.
June 26, 2022