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IBM team lists Fresno faults, opportunities

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 2:30 pm

Brian Snitzer, senior technical staff member of IBM global technology services, discusses the findings of the Smarter Cities Challenge study.IBM’s Smarter Cities Challenge team discussed both the positives and shortcomings it found after its three-week study of Fresno at a press conference on Friday in the Fresno City Council Chamber.

Affordability drops for Valley homebuyers in Q1

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 1:46 pm

Homes in California were less affordable in the first quarter of 2013 than the year before.Buying a home wasn't as easy for Californians during the first quarter of the year and the trend was just as disappointing for Valley residents.

April business sales not turning heads

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 1:42 pm

Business sales in California fell 17 percent in April compared to the year before.Business sales were up in Fresno County last month compared to the year before but not by much.

New helipad complete at Kaweah Delta

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 1:39 pm

Kaweah Delta Medical Center in VisaliaKaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia will unveil its long-awaited helipad during a ceremony at the hospital on May 16.

Fresno's Cedar Lanes to be razed for Walmart store

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 11:56 am

The iconic Cedar Lanes bowling alley in Fresno will be razed later this month to make way for a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Photo by fresnostrips.blogspot.com.Demolition is expected to kick off before the end of this month on Fresno's iconic Cedar Lanes bowling alley to make way for a planned Walmart Neighborhood Market.

Clovis Unified to turn on first of many solar systems

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Published on 05/10/2013 - 9:05 am

The Clovis Unified School District will power up the first phase of its 5.9-megawatt solar project during a ceremony at its Mountain View Elementary School on May 17.

Fresno council supports Assemi health university plan

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Published on 05/09/2013 - 4:27 pm

An artist rendering of the California Health Sciences University.The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 in favor of a resolution supporting the Assemi family's plans to build the California Health Sciences University.

Lyles Center recognizes Fresno businessman Laval

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Published on 05/09/2013 - 3:06 pm

Claude Laval IIIFresno State's Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship honored local business icon Claude Laval III with its Vision Award for inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs during its End of the Year Dinner May 8.

Valley businesses receive $60K for training

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Published on 05/09/2013 - 2:20 pm

A pair of Fresno County businesses—Gar Tootellian, Inc. and the parent company of Weed Man—were awarded nearly $60,000 combined in state funds through the Employment Training Panel.

Fresno Police Officers Association offers $8.3M in concessions

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Published on 05/09/2013 - 12:17 pm

The Fresno Police Officers Association has offered the City of Fresno $8.3 million in in-contract concessions.The Fresno Police Officers Association announced it is offering the City of Fresno $8.3 million in in-contract concessions "to assist the city during these difficult financial times."