The Business Journal

12/02/2025

RANKED: Top Valley hospitals wrote off $154 million in charity care last year

The Business Journal published its updated list of the region’s top Hospital Charity Care contributors on Nov. 14, 2025. Medical centers across the Central Valley provide charity care to families...

12/02/2025

The Small Farm Tech Expo is almost here! On Tuesday, December 2 at UC Merced, join for a full day of hands-on ag tech tailored for small farms. From cost-effective tools to open-source software, live equipment demos to low-tech DIY solutions, this free event is designed to help small-scale farmers and ranchers work smarter, not harder. With support from and , the Expo brings together growers, community organizers, researchers, and ag-tech developers who are shaping the future of small farm innovation.
📍 UC Merced | 🗓 Dec 2, 9am–4pm | 🎟 Free to attend

RSVP at caff.org/events

Learn more & register today at: caff.org/tech-expo/
Registration is free and space is limited. Don’t miss out!

12/01/2025

Tiger Woods’ official golf simulator coming to Tachi Palace

The official golf simulator of legend Tiger Woods will soon be coming to the Central Valley. Tachi Palace Casino Resort is building its entertainment lineup with the addition of two Full Swing golf simulators...

12/01/2025

Leadership updates across the Valley: Porterville names Bobby Rader interim police chief, and Primavera Monarrez is selected as the next president of Porterville College. Fresno Pacific University appoints new AIMS Center endowed chairs, while Henry Perea is reappointed to the California High-Speed Rail board. Joe Prado is officially named Fresno County’s public health director, and John Marshall continues his leadership with the Sequoia Council, Boy Scouts of America. Click the link in our bio to read more! 🔗

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12/01/2025

Report: California dairy drives $23.2B in economic impact

California's dairy industry contributed $23.2 billion to the state's gross domestic product in 2024 and supported more than 150,000 jobs, according to a new University of California, Davis study. The...

12/01/2025

Tynergy’s Fresno Future? Semiconductor promise meets Central Valley realities

In late 2023, Wyoming-based Tynergy, LLC, was heralded as one of the biggest economic development wins in Fresno’s recent history. Backed by a $15 million California Competes award, the semiconductor...

11/29/2025

Mediterranean dining returns to George’s Downtown Fresno space with Zaatar Euro Bistro

Buddy said the restaurant offers a much wider selection of Mediterranean options not offered at many similar restaurants.

11/28/2025

Travel magazine publisher praises Fresno County’s culinary scene

Fresno County is featured as a top destination in the 2025 special holiday issue of Food & Travel magazine.

11/28/2025

Meet Frank Dalena — Fresno native, onion farmer, and founder of the Bring The Juice podcast. A former Fresno State walk-on and Team USA skeleton athlete, Frank now channels his competitive drive into inspiring conversations with elite performers. Through mindset, discipline, and grit, he’s helping listeners chase greatness in every arena — on the field, at work, and in life. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Business Journal — link in bio 🔗

11/28/2025

Celebrate the heart of the Central Valley on December 9th at the Best of Central Valley Readers’ Choice Awards event! Come support local businesses, enjoy an inspiring evening, and connect with our community.

🎟️ Tickets available now! LINK IN BIO

11/28/2025

Digital First: Fresno State’s Selland return streams on station’s new app KSEE24 News CBS47 Fresno Fresno State

For the first time since 2009, Fresno State’s men’s basketball team will step back in time onto the hardwood at the Selland Arena, a building synonymous with the program’s identity and some of its...

11/28/2025

Walmart’s Spark Good program awards $60,000 to local nonprofits

Fresno nonprofits were collectively awarded $60,000 in grants by Walmart in the second quarter of 2025. The funds were provided through the retailer's Spark Good program. Local organizations that received...