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The Business Journal The Central Valley's source for business news and information. Founded in 1886.

The Business Journal and its parent company, Pacific Publishing Group, Inc., is a multi-title publishing and events-management company in the Central San Joaquin Valley of California. For more than 20 years, The Business Journal has been recognized as the leading source of local business news and information for Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties with an average weekly readership of 24,000. Our award-winning editorial staff covers breaking news, trends, economic news and data for the Central San Joaquin Valley.The Business Journal also publishes a daily e-mail news alert and several supplements and magazines for specific topics and industries.

A $2.9 million commercial listing in Downtown Fresno offers an unusual feature: approximately 45 gated parking spaces.Th...
10/15/2026

A $2.9 million commercial listing in Downtown Fresno offers an unusual feature: approximately 45 gated parking spaces.

The 25,650-square-foot Auto Pawn of Fresno property at 922 Van Ness Ave. includes ground-floor retail space, a two-bedroom apartment and a full basement.

The parking spaces are currently rented to the Fresno County District Attorney's office, providing an existing income stream.

According to the listing agent, the building could accommodate retail, office, entertainment or mixed-use concepts, giving potential buyers several options for the property.

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10/15/2026

☕️ 20 years of Dutch Bros. in Fresno!
Dutch Bros. Coffee Fresno celebrated two decades in business Thursday at its original Willow and Ashlan location, donating $20,000 to four local nonprofits.
Owners Brent and Genesis Wilson joined employees and community partners to mark the milestone, which included an official proclamation declaring Oct. 15 “Dutch Bros. Coffee Fresno Day.”
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10/14/2026

Fresno-based Rise Utility is helping Central Valley students see what careers in engineering and construction look like beyond the classroom. Through its relationships with local education programs, the company gives students opportunities to gain experience before entering the workforce.

Rise connects with Fresno State engineering students and offers summer internships, some of which have led to full-time jobs. Interns work alongside experienced employees, learning how to complete tasks before taking on the work themselves with support.

The company’s involvement also includes mentorship through Fresno State and support for the SenCal Builders Exchange Design Build competition. That program gives high school students firsthand construction experience as they work together to build a project.

For students, these opportunities can help them decide whether a career in the industry is a good fit. For Rise, they help develop local talent, with some former interns now working full time and sharing what they’ve learned with newer employees.

What will the next generation of Central Valley schools look like?Darden Architects is exploring that question through o...
10/13/2026

What will the next generation of Central Valley schools look like?

Darden Architects is exploring that question through ongoing research into how students learn and how school facilities can better support them.

From Sanger West High School to Madera Unified's King Husein School, the firm's research is helping shape more flexible, collaborative learning environments.

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Some of the Central Valley's biggest attractions and events are drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.The B...
10/13/2026

Some of the Central Valley's biggest attractions and events are drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

The Business Journal's 2026 rankings place Fresno Chaffee Zoo at No. 1 among attractions, with an estimated 750,000 visitors.

The Big Fresno Fair leads the events category with 500,000 projected attendees, followed by World Ag Expo in Tulare at 100,000.

Other notable destinations include Warnors Center for the Performing Arts, Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater and several regional wineries.

The rankings highlight the scale of the Valley's tourism, entertainment and event industries, with attendance figures offering insight into the region's visitor activity.

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Water is one of the Central Valley's biggest challenges — and Laura Ramos believes collaboration is key to finding solut...
10/12/2026

Water is one of the Central Valley's biggest challenges — and Laura Ramos believes collaboration is key to finding solutions.

As director of research and education at Fresno State's California Water Institute, Ramos connects researchers, water agencies, farmers and communities to address the region's water needs.

In our latest Executive Profile, she shares her unconventional path into water management and why practical research matters.

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From national honors to new leadership roles, Central Valley professionals are making moves.This week's People on the Mo...
10/12/2026

From national honors to new leadership roles, Central Valley professionals are making moves.

This week's People on the Move highlights include a Kern County dentist earning national recognition, new physicians joining Adventist Health, a Fresno State journalism student receiving a prestigious CSU award and new board members at AAF Fresno.

Plus, recognition for local businesses and agricultural contributions supporting Central Valley families.

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Fresno County's library privatization proposal is off the Board of Supervisors' remaining 2026 agendas, and a Business J...
10/12/2026

Fresno County's library privatization proposal is off the Board of Supervisors' remaining 2026 agendas, and a Business Journal reader poll shows substantial opposition among respondents.

Of 81 participants, 78% favored keeping libraries publicly operated, while 17% supported privatization if it reduces taxpayer costs. Another 5% were unsure.

The county had examined potential annual savings of $7 million to $9 million through privatization.

The poll is an informal reader survey, not a scientific sample of county residents. With the proposal removed from upcoming agendas, its future remains uncertain.

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10/09/2026

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From verifying information to avoiding costly hiring mistakes, taking the right steps can make all the difference.

Pipkin Detective Agency shares what employers should know before making their next hire — and why rushing the process could cost more than time.

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Leadership isn't just about getting the job done. It's about building the people around you.For Doug Reitz, owner and CE...
10/09/2026

Leadership isn't just about getting the job done. It's about building the people around you.

For Doug Reitz, owner and CEO of Mark Wilson Construction, that lesson helped shape his leadership philosophy: “Listen. Plan. Build.”

Reitz shares how challenges early in his career changed his approach to leadership, why collaboration matters more than confrontation and how his 2024 book, BUILD, grew from his experience transitioning into company ownership.

One of his proudest accomplishments? Watching Cole Bendoski and Joe Vasquez, whom he hired out of college 25 years ago, step into the company's president and vice president roles in 2026.

As Mark Wilson Construction approaches its 30th anniversary, Reitz reflects on mentorship, succession planning and the importance of building more than buildings.

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