When arsonists set fire last week to downtown Fresno's Newman home, they made new problems for a faith-based group that has struggled, so far with little success, to restore it and adjacent houses.
The fire poked an ugly hole in a block that a century ago housed some of the city's most prominent residents.
Mayor Ashley Swearengin said Sunday she will expand her knowledge of the city by doing ride-alongs with the Fresno Police Department.
Swearengin made her comments at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno, where she was invited to address the congregation about the city's opportunities and challenges.
Speaking to about 90 people, Swearengin said she liked Police Chief Jerry Dyer's idea of having his administrative staff patrol the city at least once a month so they can get to know residents.
In a sign of just how rocky the job market has become, a program at Fresno State that helps students start and run their own businesses is full for the first time.
This year, the Labor Day holiday is turning into a lot of -- well, work. Valley families will have to contend with high gas prices, a tough economy, conflicting school schedules, bridge construction and even wildfires.
Snyder was awarded $15,000 for his concept: Sunspot Industries, a snow, surf and skateboard shop attached to an indoor skate park. Snyder's plan is to meet the needs of board enthusiasts with high-quality, affordable equipment.
Relief is on the way for Valley farmers, but not to the level some had hoped.
Central San Joaquin Valley farmers suffering drought-related crop losses will be eligible for assistance after the U.S. Department of Agriculture declared 50 of California’s 58 counties natural disaster areas.
Thrift stores are struggling to stay stocked during this economic crisis, but that hasn't deterred people from opening new ones.
David and Kristine VonHurst have opened Old Town Thrift Shop with David's mother, Alana Walker, on the east side of Clovis Avenue near Barstow in Clovis. The 2,800-square-foot building used to house County Motor Sports.
Former eBay chief executive and candidate for governor Meg Whitman and State Controller John Chiang will be in Clovis on Thursday for the fourth annual Central California Venture Forum. The event will focus on raising capital in this economy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hoping to boost incomes to small farmers and give consumers greater access to local fruits and vegetables with a $4.5 million grant program aimed at promoting farmers markets.
The funding, announced Thursday, is part of the Farmers Market Promotions Program and will be distributed nationwide.
Summer may be winding down, but solar power is hotter than ever in the Valley.
Several companies say business jumped over the summer. Many factors -- including lower prices on solar panels and rebate deadlines -- inspired a flurry of homeowners to sign up.