Former California Assemblyman Ian Calderon announces run for governor kget.com/news/politics/…

Grab Your Checkbooks: Fresno ag startup among America’s Most Fundable Companies thebusinessjournal.com/grab-your-chec…

Central Valley small businesses feel squeeze as SBA lending freezes in shutdown thebusinessjournal.com/central-valley…

‘I’m listening’: Fresno County supervisor to ask residents what changes they’d like to see yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-new…

Buddy Mendes announces retirement, endorses former Sheriff Margaret Mims as his successor sjvsun.com/news/politics/… via @sjvsun

Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo warns that refinery shutdowns and a decline in in-state oil production are pushing CA toward an energy and economic crisis. If CA allows more energy infrastructure to close, prices will rise, and dependence on foreign oil will deepen.

“Burdensome mandates, taxes and fees are not the answer.” Thank you Antonio Villaraigosa for an honest, thoughtful look at California’s energy future. We can meet our environmental goals and keep energy affordable for working families. It’s time for balance. bakersfield.com/opinion/commun…

BREAKING: Gavin Newsom SIGNS #SB79, allowing denser housing near transit. From upzoning to streamlining to CEQA exempting, the biggest housing year I've seen in 10+ years covering Sacramento politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

JUST IN: Gov. Gavin Newsom signs SB 79 by Sen. Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) to change local zoning allows, allowing more homes and taller apartment buildings to be built within half a mile of major public transit stops and on land owned by transit agencies. Supporters say the

Fresno Housing Killer Buried in Newsom's Latest Budget. What Can City Council Do? gvwire.com/2025/10/14/fre…

Over the past 33 years, CA Legislature has averaged: 2,456 annual bill introductions 1,547 ABs introduced yearly 909 SBs introduced yearly 1,105 introduced bills reach Governor each year - 45% 911 bills get signed - 82.4% 194 bills get vetoed - 17.6%

Chuckwalla and Sattitla Monuments = jobs, small biz growth, and a booming outdoor economy. Protecting these lands protects local prosperity. @RepValadao Rep. Jay Obernolte #ProtectMonuments #BizFed #OutdoorEconomy

Valadao hits jackpot: Dems in a fundraising dead heat against themselves sjvsun.com/news/politics/… via @sjvsun

Even higher home prices with this Fresno fee proposal, developer warns yourcentralvalley.com/digital-enterp…

#Prop50 is nothing but a power grab by Sacramento politicians. Right now an independent commission draws district boundaries. If Prop 50 passes politicians would choose their voters. That’s backwards and it’s wrong. #NoOnProp50

State Senator Scott Wiener is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat abc30.com/post/state-sen…

California can’t power its economy by shutting down energy producers. “Oil has a place in the California economy and a major role to play.” — Clint Olivier, BizFed Central Valley thebusinessjournal.com/california-loo…

“Protecting our environment is essential. But protecting jobs, mobility and opportunity for the people of the Central Valley is just as important.” — BizFed Central Valley CEO Clint Olivier Read his op-ed in The Fresno Bee: 🔗 fresnobee.com/opinion/reader…

“Central Valley businesses want to grow, hire & invest — but red tape stands in their way.” – Clint Olivier, CEO BizFed Central Valley It’s time to modernize California’s permitting system and unlock affordable, reliable energy for all. 📰 Read more via @thebusinessjournal:

Hilton leads gubernatorial race in latest poll  sjvsun.com/news/politics/… via @sjvsun