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Saint Agnes earns Blue Distinction designation for bariatric surgery
Saint Agnes has earned a Blue Distinction Center+ designation from Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross for its

The Fresno Bee slashes almost 40% of newsroom as part of nationwide layoffs from parent company
The Fresno Bee laid off up to 40% of its workforce Thursday as part of a nationwide sweep of papers

25 years after 9/11, these three stories connect the Central Valley to that day
Twenty-five years is long enough for a defining moment to become history — and for an entire generation of Americans

US Forest Service shuts down Fresno Forest Laboratory
FRESNO — The U.S. Forest Service is shutting down Fresno Forest Science Laboratory along with over a dozen other national research laboratories in a major effort to cut down on […]

The Valley has 1,300+ fast-food drive-through restaurants. What do they mean for the region’s poor air quality?
Editor’s Note: This story was produced by the Climate Solutions Studio, a project of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative and its partner newsrooms. The distinct fragrance of automotive exhaust hangs in the air in the parking lot of a popular commercial corner in north…
Spring Employee of the Quarter: Nancy Bruno
Nancy Bruno, Right of Way Agent Manager with the Administration Division It is with great pride that we nominate Nancy for Employee of the Quarter. Nancy is an absolute powerhouse, and her contributions this quarter have been nothing short of extraordinary.Nancy has done a…
Winter Employee of the Quarter: Lillian Duran
Lillian Duran, Principal Account Clerk Lillian consistently upholds a high standard of professionalism and is always willing to support her colleagues by thoughtfully addressing their questions. She demonstrates a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in her work,…
Winter Employer of the Quarter: Debra McGary
Debra McGary, Construction Compliance Specialist. Debra does an amazing job of handling her workload, which never ends. She not only works well and communicates with CPD employees but also assists Project Managers from outside departments with their Construction Contracts. She…