With backing from the County, a Fresno developer is looking to convert 33 acres of hospital facilities into affordable housing units in southeast Fresno.
Gerawan Farming, Wawona Packing announce major ag merger
Two of San Joaquin Valley stone fruit producers announced that they completed a merger to become the nation’s largest stone fruit producer on Wednesday.
Kaiser, unions agree to tentative four-year deal to avoid strike
The Oakland-based nonprofit health giant and a collection of unions announced a tentative, four-year contract to avoid a nationwide strike in mid-October.
Calif. AG launches suit against Paul Blanco’s Good Car Company
A lawsuit filed Monday against Paul Blanco and his eponymous dealerships alleges deceptive practices toward customers and lenders.
Marquez Brothers agree to $2mil settlement for refusing to hire non-Hispanic workers
The food company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over allegations it gave preferential treatment to Hispanic job applicants.
Looking to Airbnb your house? In Fresno, you may need a permit soon.
As Airbnbs grow in Fresno, so are neigbor complaints. Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld wants to regulate short-term rentals to maintain stability.
Valley unemployment remains double Calif. average
Valley unemployment rates in July were up across all counties, California’s employment department announced in updated figures on Friday.
PG&E rate hike proposal gets icy reception in Fresno
California regulators are hearing from the public before weighing in to either approve or deny the rate increase, including a stop in Fresno on Wednesday.
37,000 Kaiser employees in California vote to strike
While a national strike by Kaiser workers would be the largest U.S. strike since 1997, it would also affect more than 1,200 employees in Fresno.
Kern County strikes $4mil settlement with PACE program lender
Renovate America, the largest PACE lender, was accused of failing to disclose its loans took priority over homeowners’ mortgages.
