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Gavin Newsom is a pro-business Governor. But there’s a major catch.
It's time to dispel the notion that Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't pro-business. He's an ardent supporter of businesses – so long as they’re political allies, writes Paso Robles distiller Aaron Bergh.
September 9, 2021
Newsom drops into Fresno just days before recall – with barbs for Elder, Nunes
Just five days ahead of the recall election, Gov. Gavin Newsom swung through Fresno to drum up support among local labor union advocates in an effort to remain in office.
September 9, 2021
World Ag Expo proves to be economic boon for Tulare County. Need proof? Look to 2020.
The Tulare-based international farm show snuck in just before the world shut down over concerns related to the coronavirus. Now we know the impact it delivered on Tulare County and California.
September 9, 2021
Fresno rolls out 21 pot shop licenses. Here’s why some are already causing smoke.
Wednesday, City of Fresno officials released a list of 21 cannabis retailers who have received preliminary approval to open up shop.
September 9, 2021
Despite rapid housing growth, few easy answers available to alleviate Merced’s housing shortage
The hunt for a silver bullet to alleviate a local housing shortage and rein in the largest living expense of residents isn’t proving to be easy.
September 8, 2021
Elder rails at Newsom, rallies hundreds at Clovis gas station stop in final Recall push
Talk host Larry Elder rallied four hundred Valley residents over their collective exhaustion with California's sky-rocketing cost of living led by – you guessed it – gas prices.
September 7, 2021
Fresno Co. Supes join outcry against PG&E rate increase proposal
California's largest utility is facing a growing chorus of complaints from San Joaquin Valley leaders criticizing a demand for drastic power rate increases.
September 7, 2021
Fresno cops: Staffing shortages, crime wave leave us “drowning”
"This rise in crime only further burdens patrol, creating a cycle that snowballs on itself," Fresno Police Officers Association president Brandon Wiemiller said.
September 7, 2021
Fresno Catholic Diocese strikes back at ex-priest in letter to Bakersfield parish
Fresno Catholic Bishop Joseph V. Brennan took aim at Craig Harrison's current work as a counselor and attempted to clear the air on the circumstances leading to Harrison's exit from the Diocese.
September 6, 2021
Kings Supervisors reject China-centric appeal to halt Westlands solar farm
A San Diego businessman unsuccessfully argued that no one will buy the electricity produced by the water agency if it uses panels made by forced labor in China.
September 6, 2021