The News
South Valley hospitals face tough times
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- Published on 03/29/2013 - 9:04 am
- Written by Leah Canseco
Smaller independent hospitals are having a tough time making the cash flow. From Kingsburg to Porterville, Corcoran to Tulare, these hometown health care centers have been bleeding red ink.
Bay Delta plan met with caution, optimism
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- Published on 03/22/2013 - 10:06 am
- Written by Chuck Harvey
A preliminary Bay Delta conservation plan released by California water officials March 14 is ambitious in its goal to rebuild the delta ecosystem, but sketchy on how successful the project will be and to what extent it would improve water flows to the thirsty San Joaquin Valley and beyond.
Valley’s newest speech therapy device promises fast results
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- Published on 03/22/2013 - 10:04 am
- Written by Michael Kincheloe
More than 25 percent of children and adults in the United States suffer from speech disorders that may take years to correct. A local speech pathology practice is leading the way in the Fresno area by using a new computer image device that has the potential to show positive results in as little as three months.
Fresno Food Expo debuts new products
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- Published on 03/22/2013 - 10:01 am
- Written by Michael Kincheloe
The 2013 Fresno Food Expo on March 14 was marked by the presence of 25 international buyers and highlighted by many new and innovative products, including one named after a section of the California Welfare and Institutions Code for someone who is a danger to themselves or to others.
With low vacancies, Valley apartment sales strong
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- Published on 03/22/2013 - 9:59 am
- Written by Chuck Harvey
A move by Fresno-Clovis residents toward rental housing has kept vacancies down and sales of apartment buildings strong and competitive.
However, low rents, which have attracted many residents to apartments, have also slowed interest in construction of new apartment projects. Still, some large higher-end apartments are being built on the belief that economy of scale will make the investment in apartment construction profitable.
Homebuilders herald improving market
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- Published on 03/15/2013 - 9:52 am
- Written by Chuck Harvey
Heralded by the sound of popping nail guns, the Central Valley’s new home market shows signs of rebounding.
Local homebuilders report stronger home sales for well-located housing in the 2,000 square-foot to 3,000 square-foot size range. And although some areas like Kerman and the Westside are seeing reduced
Minarets High on the cutting edge of technology
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- Published on 03/15/2013 - 9:46 am
- Written by Ben Keller
Opening in 2009 with an emphasis in technology and career technical education, Minarets High School is set to give students even more hands-on learning opportunities with the construction of a new ag/mechanics building on its campus near O’Neals in the Madera County foothills.
Tulare Co. ag garnering major investments
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- Published on 03/15/2013 - 9:42 am
- Written by Leah Canseco
Investment is not falling far from the tree — literally — as food and ag companies in Tulare County are in expansion mode, updating processing and adding value to local crops such as milk, nuts, oranges and even ag waste. Here’s a roundup of recent and pending farm-industry expansion around the nation’s No. 2 ag production county.
Fresno County mum on subsidized job program results
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- Published on 03/15/2013 - 9:22 am
- Written by Clay Moffitt
The New Employment Opportunity (NEO) Program in Fresno County has been on the books for a while now, but with the economy stabilizing and hiring on the rise, some employers can now finally take advantage of the subsidized employment incentives.
Fresno eating disorder treatment center fights stigma
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- Published on 03/08/2013 - 1:19 pm
- Written by Ben Keller
Struggling with anorexia for many years, Porterville native Jennifer Lombardi finally found peace with food, recovering through the help of a therapist and a supportive family.
