Porterville
Porterville, CA · Business
Madera Tribune
Madera’s 20th century makers and shakers
As 1900 dawned in Madera its residents were ready for the 20th century, due in part to the coterie of indomitable pioneers that had gathered to lay the foundations for our hometown. Every fledgling community has its makers and shakers — those who stand out from the crowd — and...
fresnoland.org
Inside the new group hoping to shake up Fresno’s development politics (and make homes more affordable)
Fresno seems like the rare California city where you’re more likely to see residents clamoring for more housing in older neighborhoods, than not. (Except, maybe in Old Fig. Or the San Joaquin River Bluffs.) So, it might be surprising that the Yes-In-My-Backyard movement, or YIMBY, hasn’t quite taken off...
Rakkar Development & Construction
The Story Behind Rakkar Development & Construction: Building a Legacy in Fresno
In 2018, Tajinder Rakkar stood at a crossroads. After years of working for a large construction company, the constant relocations were taking a toll on his family. He made a decision that would change his life and the landscape of Fresno's commercial projects: he launched Rakkar Development & Construction. Rakkar's venture wasn't merely about creating a business; it was about planting roots and building something that would allow his family to stay in one place.
ABC30 Central Valley
Clovis entrepreneur uses soccer to expand opportunities for local children
From a bag of soccer balls to serving more than 20,000 children. Clovis entrepreneur Jesus Garcia is using sports to teach teamwork, resilience and community while helping connect young athletes with opportunities across the Valley.
YourCentralValley.com
PG&E public safety power shutoffs leave 65,000+ Californians in the dark
KMPH.com
Applications open for Promise Housing affordable student community at UC Merced campus
MERCED, Calif. (FOX26) — Applications are now open for Promise Housing, a new affordable student housing community on the UC Merced campus that is expected to welcome its first residents in January. The more than $108 million project is a partnership between UC Merced and Merced College, funded through...
fleetequipmentmag.com
Gateway Fleets Orders 200 Workhorse W56 Electric Step Vans for 2027
Gateway Fleets placed a follow-on order for 200 Workhorse W56 electric step vans through Kingsburg Truck Center, expanding a leasing program aimed primarily at independent last-mile package delivery operators. The vehicles are expected to begin deploying in H2 2027, with deliveries continuing through 2028. Gateway plans to pair the trucks...
yourcentralvalley.com
KMPH.com
Newsom drops in on Central Valley factory, hails it as a Made-in-California winner
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Gov. Gavin Newsom made a surprise visit to the Central Valley Wednesday October 14th, 2026, landing in Visalia to tour Voltage Multipliers, a Made-in-California company. In a Facebook post, Newsom said Voltage Multipliers is “one of the incredible California companies that’s helped make the Golden...
teslanorth.com
Tesla Opens 4-Stall Semi Megacharger in Tulare, California
Tesla has opened a new 4-stall Semi Megacharger in Tulare, California, adding another dedicated charging stop for its electric Class 8 truck in the state’s Central Valley farm and freight belt. The Tesla Charging account announced the site Friday evening with an overhead photo showing a Semi plugged into...