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A critical decision for Fresno’s future is on the table. Here’s how you can weigh in.
Fresno Unified School Board President Susan Wittrup shares the initial steps to finding the next Superintendent in Sun View.
Monarch butterfly would be misplaced on endangered species list
Placing the Monarch butterfly on the Federal Endangered Species list would confuse average Americans and wreak havoc due to its ever-presence across the country, writes the University of Hawaii professor.
The Case for John Duarte in Calif.’s 13th District
The Modesto Republican's ability to hit the ground running in Congress, bringing informed, pragmatic solutions to the table, has been invaluable to the Valley, writes William Bourdeau.
A Glimpse of the Future of Farming in the Tech-Driven Era
AgTech advancements represent a paradigm shift in agricultural practices, enhancing our ability to monitor crop health, optimize resource use, and make informed decisions.
Calif. must close the digital divide, not deepen it.
State leaders need to reconsider plans to divert hundreds of millions of dollars in broadband support away from where its needed most: rural communities, writes BizFed chief Clint Olivier.
Capitol Hill chaos, uncertainty cloud the Farm Bill, U.S. farmers’ future
The legislative cornerstone of U.S. agriculture is caught in a complicated web of Capitol Hill battles, writes Harris Farms' William Bourdeau.
Congress should keep closing digital divide, extend Affordable Connectivity program
"Terminating the ACP would also have a catastrophic impact on national efforts to expand broadband infrastructure to rural regions that still lack access," writes Steve Colangelo of the Central Valley Taxpayers Association.
Calif. agriculture is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience
"California's farmers are not just cultivators of the land; they are architects of community well-being," writes William Bourdeau for Sun View.
Tangipa passes the ‘Patterson test’ for Assembly
"Endorsing David Tangipa isn't just about picking a side. It's about recognizing someone who's been in the fight, who knows the ropes, and is ready to step up on day one," writes outgoing Asm. Jim Patterson (R–Fresno).
Fresno Co. can fix its housing crisis. Here’s how.
The City of Fresno's unwillingness expand for new housing signals the need for Fresno County to embrace a DIY approach to growth, writes Assessor-Recorder Paul Dictos.
