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Gov. Brown's biz folks 'brown bag it' in Fresno

The Brown Bag It! event will address a number of issues facing small businesses at a lunch held on Feb. 28 at the Small Business Administration office in downtown Fresno.

Fresno event to showcase green buildings

The Park View Plaza building in Fresno was awarded LEED Gold certification for environmental and energy efficient improvementsWith the San Joaquin Valley emerging into the spotlight of sustainable building, the U.S. Green Building Council of Central California will host an event on Feb. 28 recognizing local facilities that meet high environmental standards.

River Park Plaza parking lot to be renovated

The shopping center home to Chik-Fil-A, Joann’s Fabrics and In-and-Out at the River Park Plaza will begin construction to its parking lot today and will be completed this spring.

Perea takes another shot at chemotherapy bill

Assemblymember Henry T. Perea introduced a bill similar to last year’s AB 1000, which would lower the cost of oral cancer drugs.Assemblymember Henry T. Perea has introduced legislation that would lower the cost for chemotherapy pills to no more than $100 for each prescription.

Purchased solar systems can add to home value

Soaring electric costs have made solar roof panels an attractive way to cut energy costs during the sizzling hot San Joaquin Valley summer months.

Surgeon's legal award tops $4.8M

A surgeon who provided surgical services at two Chowchilla women's prisons who was awarded $3.3 million in his lawsuit against California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation had his award increased recently by $1.5 million.

Solar development absorbing farmland

A Kings County solar farm.(AP) — There's a land rush of sorts going on across the nation's most productive farming region, but these buyers don't want to grow crops. They want to plant solar farms.

New equipment keeps kids moving in Madera

Sierra Vista Elementary has at least one piece of PE equipment for every two students, with more activity and healthier children.Students in Kimberlie Johnson’s physical education classes at Sierra Vista Elementary School in Madera used to spend a lot of time standing and waiting for the equipment they needed to complete an activity.

ERI announces free recycling events in Fresno

Electronic Reyclers International processes more than 160 million pounds of electronic waste annuallyBeginning Feb. 23, Electronic Recyclers International of Fresno will hold four large recycling events during the year at its headquarters to take in old computer monitors, televisions and other unwanted electronic items.

City of Fresno expands Enterprise Zone

The City of Fresno Enterprise ZoneMore Fresno businesses can take advantage of state tax credits and other incentives with a recent expansion of the city's Enterprise Zone.