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Union rejects Biden deal, reviving rail strike possibility
A union representing about 12,000 rail workers on Monday voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House last month ahead of a possible rail strike.
October 11, 2022
Big Fresno Fair roars back with new chief at helm, Dwight Yoakam rockin’
Suffice it to say, this year’s Big Fresno Fair opening ceremonies went a little smoother than last year.
October 5, 2022
Fresnans have long wanted an aquarium. It’s finally on the horizon.
Fresno’s long-awaited aquarium might finally be on the table – just not where you might expect.
October 1, 2022
Hot air balloons galore: Keep an eye on the sky for 47th ClovisFest
Hot air balloons will take to the skies this weekend in Clovis as part of the 47th annual ClovisFest.
September 22, 2022
Train stop: First railroad union votes to authorize strike
One of the railroad unions that inked a tentative deal with freight railroads saw its deal rejected by members, who voted to authorize a strike.
September 14, 2022
Valley’s Amtrak lines threatened by impending rail strike
An impending labor strike between freight railroads and workers is threatening to shutter Amtrak service to San Joaquin Valley communities.
September 13, 2022
Drinks on the Table? New Table Mountain casino opens the door for booze
Table Mountain Casino and Resort, long the lone dry tribal casino in Central California, may soon be serving up cocktails and other alcohol.
September 12, 2022
Gears on the Grapevine: Tejon outlets to host second-annual car show
The southern Kern County outlets are hosting their second-ever car show.
August 30, 2022
A Cessna flew 18 hours from Merced to Honolulu. Here’s a look at the astounding flight.
Late last week, Valley residents, aviation geeks, and purveyors of the internet's most peculiar content found themselves astounded by a simple screenshot from the tracking firm FlightAware.
August 25, 2022
Aha!, Fresno-Reno flights are no more. ExpressJet files for Chapter 11.
The parent of the Reno-based ultra-low-cost carrier, ExpressJet Airlines, announced Tuesday it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was ceasing all flight operations, effective immediately.
August 23, 2022