News across Fresno County

McCaffrey Homes celebrates 50 years with Central Valley expansion plans
Fresno-based McCaffrey Homes is marking its 50th anniversary as the family-owned homebuilder prepares to expand into additional Central Valley communities.

Fresno-based ERI invests as rare earth recycler raises $75M
Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers International has invested in rare earth recycler Cyclic Materials as part of a $75 million strategic financing

Sanger Boxing closes as coach search continues
SANGER — Four weeks ago, the Sanger Boxing club was forced to close its doors to the public after its last coach retired. Aware of the head coach’s incoming retirement, […]

Business Journal poll: Most readers don’t expect layoffs before year’s end
Despite two recent high-profile layoff announcements in the Central Valley, most Business Journal readers who responded to last week’s web

Five Central Valley businesses report nearly $7.6M in bankruptcy liabilities
Five business-related Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings were recently recorded in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of

Newsom signs bill increasing penalties for assaults on California utility workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation increasing criminal penalties for assault or battery against utility workers in California following what

Parlier man arrested for felony hit-and-run
PARLIER — Police arrested Jozmar Cardenas Espana, 28, after he allegedly hit a 49 year-old resident with his car and fled the scene. Espana is a Parlier resident and, following […]

Antognoli Group purchases Herndon Village Shopping Center in Northeast Fresno for $8.1M
Antognoli Group has purchased the Herndon Village Shopping Center in Northeast Fresno for $8.1 million, with plans to renovate the

Obituaries: Oct. 1, 2026
Karen S. Harris Karen S. Harris, of Fresno passed away on Sept. 17, 2026, at the age of 79. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, […]

Already facing bankruptcy, Diocese of Fresno now grapples with lost pensions for retirees
A funding shortfall by a Catholic financial services firm has left 40,000 people nationwide without answers – including nearly 1,800 former Diocese of Fresno employees.

Sanger Depot Museum gets on board for vendor fair
SANGER — The Sanger Historical Society Depot Museum will open its doors for a morning of hometown shopping and history at the upcoming All Aboard Vendor Fair. Happening on Oct […]

California high-speed rail fails to accomplish most of its legislative goals for 2026
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s High-Speed Rail Authority failed this year to