Economy

Defiant Restaurant Owner Hires Top Attorney to Challenge Closure Orders

July 13, 2020

Dave Fansler says he's called the dining space at his Pismo's Coastal Grill restaurant a patio for well over a decade now. The Fresno County Health Department says it falls under the definition of indoor dining, which is prohibited under the state's COVID-19 e...

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Pandemic, Water Costs, Consumer Behavior Lead to $2 Billion in Ag Losses Thus Far

Jim Jakobs

June 29, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on California agriculture was severe, unprecedented, and will continue to affect the industry in the coming months and years. Listen to this article: https://d28jd3...

County OKs Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors & Game Centers for Reopening

Jim Jakobs

June 26, 2020

The Fresno County Health Officer approved the reopening of movie theaters and family entertainment centers and expanded personal care services effective today. The health department listed the types of busin...

Fresno City Council Punts Controversial VMT Decision for One Week

Jim Jakobs

June 18, 2020

With less than two weeks to adopt a threshold to adhere to a controversial state environmental law, known as VMT, the Fresno City Council delayed taking action Thursday morning. "I just actually wanted to see if we could put it over for next meeting. So, mo...

Kern Now Joins 4 Other Central Valley Counties in Seeking Delay of Controversial VMT Law

Jim Jakobs

June 17, 2020

The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a resolution asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to delay implementation of a controversial state environmental law. The counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare,...

Eviction Protection Bill Will Trigger Commercial Mortgage Crisis: Opponents

Jim Jakobs

May 29, 2020

A state bill would enact a moratorium on commercial evictions for small businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 state of emergency. It just passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and will be heard in ap...

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Rethinking Work and Life in Lessons Learned From COVID-19: Caballero

CalMatters

May 19, 2020

I must admit to a strong bias. I am old fashioned. I believe in going into the office, and appreciate the routine of rising early in the morning, drinking coffee, joining the flow of people commuting to work and retreating to my home sanctuary after a hard day...

California Cracks Down on Rogue Bars

CalMatters

May 15, 2020

California bars are on a highball hijinx alert. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is proposing emergency powers to shut down bars and restaurants if they disobey the state’s public health order by...

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As We Reopen, We Can’t Let Our Guard Down Against This Virus

Darius Assemi

May 7, 2020

We are at the point in the pandemic where the cracks in California's unified response to COVID-19 are showing. Three northern counties reopened in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home orders. And, cl...

Billions in COVID Aid Will Go to Farms. But Farmers Say It’s Not Enough.

CalMatters

May 4, 2020

Ryan Indart says he may have to kill off some of the sheep at his east Clovis ranch this fall. With restaurants shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic, he has no market for his animals. When a new flock arrives in October, he won’t have enough space in his pa...

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Defiant Restaurant Owner Hires Top Attorney to Challenge Closure Orders

Pandemic, Water Costs, Consumer Behavior Lead to $2 Billion in Ag Losses Thus Far

County OKs Nail Salons, Tattoo Parlors & Game Centers for Reopening

Fresno City Council Punts Controversial VMT Decision for One Week

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Eviction Protection Bill Will Trigger Commercial Mortgage Crisis: Opponents

Rethinking Work and Life in Lessons Learned From COVID-19: Caballero

California Cracks Down on Rogue Bars

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Billions in COVID Aid Will Go to Farms. But Farmers Say It’s Not Enough.