News across Fresno County

Selma’s Bennett West takes equity stake in Oxnard ag supplier
Selma-based Bennett West LLC announced an equity partnership with Coastal Growers Supply Inc., expanding its agricultural products and services across

Fresno County approves new facilities plan for $425.6M
FRESNO – The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a $426.5 million overhaul of its aging facilities as deferred maintenance costs continue to mount. As part of the 10-year master […]

California delayed Medi-Cal dental cuts for immigrants. Worry and confusion persist.
The planned cuts sent immigrants scrambling for last-minute dental care. Now, many remain unclear about whether they still have dental coverage, or firmly believe it will end next year.

OPINION: Is California’s new tire mandate going too far?
In their infinite wisdom Sacramento has struck again. In the name of the environment they are mandating fuel efficient tires.

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US
(AP) — As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and

Toledo’s turns 35: What’s changed — and what hasn’t
When Toledo’s Mexican Restaurant opened on Blackstone Avenue in September 1991, Bryan Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often

Gallo subsidiary expanding Fresno operation as natural color demand grows
California Natural Color, a division of E. & J. Gallo Winery, is expanding its Fresno footprint, adding roughly 28,000 square

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and

OPINION: California’s future water supplies depend on the outcomes of four intertwined battles
This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Since the earliest years of its history, California

Fresno Bee undergoes newsroom lay offs
This article was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit newsroom, on fresnoland.org. FRESNO – The Fresno Bee laid off up to 40% of its workforce on Sept. 10 as part […]

AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier after oil prices give back an early jump
Artificial-intelligence stocks slid worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity.