News across Fresno County
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Published September 29CalViva Simulation Lab opens at Fresno Pacific University
Fresno Pacific University has opened a renovated nursing simulation lab designed to give students hands-on experience before they begin caring
The Business Journal
Published September 29Valley cities rank in or near bottom half of places deemed best for disabled persons
A new report on the best and worst cities in the U.S. for persons with disabilities ranks four of the
The Business Journal
Published September 29Sales taxes could change for Central Valley consumers — at the ballot box and online
Voters in Fresno and Tulare counties will consider local sales tax measures Nov. 3 as California prepares to extend sales
The Business Journal
Published September 29Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices
In eastern Kentucky, Libby Honeycutt listened upstairs to the sound of glass breaking below as floodwaters tore apart her house.
The Business Journal
Published September 29Stocks slip on Wall Street as rising Treasury yields pressure the market
Stocks closed modestly lower on Wall Street Tuesday as another increase in long-term Treasury yields weighed on the market. The
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Published September 29From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations, already tense, are likely to deteriorate further after the United States went ahead early Tuesday with a decision
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Published September 29Newsom signs California law banning sales of single-use, battery-powered vapes
California will ban the sale of single-use, battery-powered vapes to fight plastic pollution under a law signed Monday by Gov.
KVPR Valley Public Radio
Published September 29The federal government could be undercounting heat deaths, including in the Valley
An investigation by NPR and Boston University found two San Joaquin Valley counties are potentially underreporting how many people die of heat related causes.
Mid Valley Times
Published September 29Fresno to host SelectUSA Spinoff event
FRESNO – The Central Valley’s first SelectUSA Spinoff is taking place in Fresno. According to the announcement from the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, the event will bring international companies […]
The Business Journal
Published September 29Technology revolution in agriculture needs investment in humans as well as machines
Key Findings: Interest in agricultural technology is here. Among 10,856 respondents from Central Valley agricultural communities, 16.5% expressed interest in
The Business Journal
Published September 28‘I’m going in’: Allen Family Farms wins over Bills Mafia
Lavonne Allen will do a table smash on one condition. The tailgating tradition, borrowed from professional wrestling, is a staple
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Published September 28Nisei Farmers League raises alarm over diesel costs, possible Oct. 1 goods stoppage
Rising diesel costs are putting additional pressure on California farmers and truckers, prompting the Nisei Farmers League to call attention