Mayor Lee Brand and Public Utilities Director Michael Carbajal gathered with local, and state leaders today to mark the completion of the Southeast Surface Water Treatment Facility and the major pipeline projects of the City’s Recharge Fresno program, which collectively make up the City’s largest-ever infrastructure program and enable greater water sustainability through increased use [...]

A new president will be taking over day-to-day operations for Quiring General. The Fresno-based construction company announced in a press release on Tuesday that it would be promoting Josh Sherfield to president. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Sherfield to the role of President,” said Paul Quiring, CEO. “His team-first approach, values, [...]

The City of Fresno has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Bird Rides Inc. (Bird) and given them until Sunday, September 9, 2018, to remove all of their scooters from the City until an operating policy and a business agreement can be reached. Bird, a Santa Monica, CA based company that provides dockless electric motorized scooters [...]

The future of Kmart doesn’t look bright. This video tells how Kmart got where they are today, their current situation, and my predictions for the future of the company.        

Per a proclamation signed by President Donald J. Trump, Fresno State’s national and state flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 2, the day of funeral services for Sen. John McCain, who died from brain cancer on Aug. 25 at 81 years old. McCain — a two-time presidential candidate, six-term senator and [...]

Ever since I released a video about why Carls Jr. and Hardee’s go by two different names, I’ve been receiving an overwhelming number of people suggesting I make a similar video for Checkers and Rally’s, so here it is. It’s another set of restaurants that use the same branding and seem identical, and this video [...]

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., passed away at age 81 after a long battle with brain cancer. He has served in the Senate since 1986 and was the Republican nominee for president in 2008.

Behind only Nike, Adidas is the second largest business of their kind. This video attempts to answer the question of how they got so big by highlighting three things greatly contributed to their success.      

General Electric has helped shape the society we have today. 126 years of invention and innovation that all started with Thomas Edison, yet today they’re struggling. This video takes a look their decline and attempts to convey why it’s significant. It also explains a popular belief concerning the for this decline. It’s been a sad [...]

Floor seat tickets to see Willie Nelson and Family and Alison Krauss have been made available for their show at7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Save Mart Center. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the Save Mart Center Box Office. INFO: 559.278.3400.

The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index fell in July, but remains above growth neutral for the 23nd consecutive month — pointing to healthy growth in the next three to six months. The July index was at 57.5, falling from June’s 58.6. An index greater than 50 indicates an expansionary economy. The index is a [...]

We all know Nestle for their chocolate but you may be surprised that they make much more than that. This, combined with the fact that they are one of the largest companies in existence, leads me to believe that they are likely much bigger than you know.      

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan-Schecter today announced that Michael Carbajal has been named the City of Fresno’s new Director of Public Utilities, effective August 6, 2018. He replaces Thomas Esqueda, who left the City earlier this year to join California State University, Fresno as its first associate vice president [...]

The Fresno house where famed writer William Saroyan spent the last two decades of his life will open as a museum on Aug. 31, the 110th anniversary of his birth, with a private reception. Beginning in September, the William Saroyan House-Museum will be open for tours by appointment online. A grand opening celebration for the [...]

Pillsbury has an interesting history that I think we tend to overlook. They used to own Burger King, along with many other brands we wouldn’t typically associate with them. This video takes a look at how the company began, the size it once was, as well as where it stands today.      

Fresno, California – July 26, 2018…The California Food Expo has officially emerged. Formerly known as the Fresno Food Expo, the name change and brand unveil kicked off a new era for the nation’s largest geographically-focused food industry tradeshow. Over 135 exhibitors from the state’s finest food and beverage growers and manufacturers touted their high-quality products [...]

We all know Hallmark for their greeting cards but there’s so much more to this company. Even when it comes to that greeting card segment, people tend to overlook it. This video takes a look at Hallmark from the beginning to where they stand today.      

FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno Grizzlies and their concessions partner, Pro Sports Catering, have “F-Slashed” food prices at Chukchansi Park, lowering prices on eight of the most popular and highest-selling items. The price reductions are already in effect for home games. Hot dogs have been reduced from $5.25 to $4.50, kids dogs from $4 to [...]

Be Amazed at these incredible but weird products only in other countries. These products are amazing and definitely worth trying out!      

Ken Ramos, Wells Fargo’s president for Central California business banking, began his one-year term on July 1 as the new president of the Ag One Foundation at Fresno State. Ramos, of Fresno, previously served as vice president for Ag One — a development organization for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno [...]