State agencies responsible for approving rate increases for electricity and natural gas providers in California need to do a better job of monitoring utilities' costs, questioning increases, and communicating with consumers, according to a new report from the state auditor. Californians are paying some of the highest rates in the...
Attorney General Aware of Reedley Lab. Investigation in ‘Early Stages.’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday in Fresno he's aware of the Chinese-owned Reedley biological lab that has since been shut down. He said a criminal investigation is a possibility. "I'm familiar with it, of course, and we're monitoring it and in contact and in communication with some of...
Attorney General Aware of Reedley Lab. Investigation in ‘Early Stages.’
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Tuesday in Fresno he's aware of the Chinese-owned Reedley biological lab that has since been shut down. He said a criminal investigation is a possibility. "I'm familiar with it, of course, and we're monitoring it and in contact and in communication with some of...
Fresno’s Downtown Improvements War Chest Grows to Nearly $300 Million
The city of Fresno, which had already secured $250 million in state funding to improve Downtown's infrastructure, is getting a $43 million check from California to modernize sewers, streets, and parking in the area that will enable the city to add 862 more housing units. The California Department of Housing...
Fresno’s Downtown Improvements War Chest Grows to Nearly $300 Million
The city of Fresno, which had already secured $250 million in state funding to improve Downtown's infrastructure, is getting a $43 million check from California to modernize sewers, streets, and parking in the area that will enable the city to add 862 more housing units. The California Department of Housing...
California’s Population Decline: A Reality Check for the Golden State
California, once a symbol of unlimited growth and opportunity, is facing a stark reality as its population growth stagnates. The state that has long been a beacon of cultural, economic, and political influence, attracting millions with its coastal charm and vibrant industries, is now grappling with a population decline. The...
California’s Population Decline: A Reality Check for the Golden State
California, once a symbol of unlimited growth and opportunity, is facing a stark reality as its population growth stagnates. The state that has long been a beacon of cultural, economic, and political influence, attracting millions with its coastal charm and vibrant industries, is now grappling with a population decline. The...
Bay Area ‘Doom-Loop’ Is Upending Longtime Political, Economic Dominance of California
A prominent aspect of California’s evolution in the late 20th century and early 21st has been the economic and political dominance of the San Francisco Bay Area over more populous Southern California. From rough parity in the 1970s, the state’s two major regions diverted sharply. The Bay Area evolved into...
Bay Area ‘Doom-Loop’ Is Upending Longtime Political, Economic Dominance of California
A prominent aspect of California’s evolution in the late 20th century and early 21st has been the economic and political dominance of the San Francisco Bay Area over more populous Southern California. From rough parity in the 1970s, the state’s two major regions diverted sharply. The Bay Area evolved into...
This Downtown Businesswoman is ‘Positively’ Inspiring Young Creators
Fresno's downtown is known for its vibrant culture, history, and art. So it's no surprise that a business owner from the city's core is giving back to the community in a creative, new way. Alexandra Register is the owner of KLSD Printing, a colorful shop located in a restored historic...