Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Fresno Business Daily publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Fresno Business Daily publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…

Chika Sunquist, Real Estate Commissioner at California Department Of Real Estate

California Department of Real Estate clarifies rules for trust fund account signatories

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has addressed common questions regarding who can serve as signatories on trust fund accounts managed by real estate brokers.

Patti Poppe, Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

PG&E partners with Nissan on vehicle-to-grid demonstration at Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Nissan, Fermata Energy, and the Schatz Energy Research Center at Cal Poly Humboldt have launched a demonstration project in California to test vehicle-to-grid technology.

Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Fresno Business Daily publication area during 2024?

Of the 16 H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Fresno Business Daily publication area 15 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the…

Patti Poppe, Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)

Chelle Izzi appointed chief commercial officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has appointed Chelle Izzi as its Chief Commercial Officer, a newly created position.

Drew Bohan, Executive Director at California Energy Commission

California expands battery storage capacity as part of push toward clean electricity goals

California has expanded its battery storage capacity to 16,942 megawatts (MW), an increase of about 1,200 MW over the past six months and a 2,100% rise since Governor Gavin Newsom took office in 2019.

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D.  President at California State University, Fresno

Downing Planetarium celebrates 25 years as key science resource at Fresno State

The Downing Planetarium at California State University, Fresno marked its 25th anniversary this year.

Robert L. Santos Director, U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau releases preliminary 2024 school finance data

The U.S. Census Bureau has released preliminary data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances, offering an early view into public school spending for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Lance Hastings, President and CEO at California Manufacturers & Technology Association

California Manufacturers & Technology Association elects new board officers

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has announced the election of new officers to its Board of Directors.

James B. Milliken, President at University of California System

UC Santa Barbara partners with Dust-to-Digital Foundation to release rare American music archive

Thousands of rare American songs from the Jazz Age and Great Depression are now available to the public through a partnership between the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Library and the Dust-to-Digital Foundation.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM District 837 approves new contract with Boeing after three-month strike

Approximately 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have ratified a new contract with Boeing, bringing an end to the strike that began on August 4, 2025.

Brian Bryant International President at International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

IAM Union calls for full back pay after end of U.S. government shutdown

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) and the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM) have responded to the end of the recent federal government shutdown by calling for full back pay for both…

James B. Milliken, President at University of California System

UC Berkeley-led study finds sperm whale calls resemble aspects of human language

A new study by the University of California, Berkeley’s Linguistics Department and Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative) suggests that sperm whale communication shares similarities with human language.

Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS

Fresno Business Daily publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across Fresno Business Daily publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Joseph B. Edlow, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Wholesale Trade industry across Fresno Business Daily publication area

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located across Fresno Business Daily publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Evan Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer at Snap Inc.

Disney and Snapchat collaborate on interactive Zootopia 2 marketing campaign

Snapchat and Disney have partnered for a marketing campaign to promote the release of Zootopia 2.

Evan Spiegel, Chief Executive Officer at Snap Inc.

Snapchat introduces Comic Bitmoji for nostalgic avatar customization

Bitmoji, a feature used by more than 320 million people daily, is introducing a new option called Comic Bitmoji.

Lance Hastings, President and CEO at California Manufacturers & Technology Association

California Manufacturers & Technology Association urges halt on LA stormwater permit over cost concerns

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has raised concerns about a proposed stormwater permit in Los Angeles that could result in significant financial burdens for private businesses and institutions.

James B. Milliken, President at University of California System

UC student veterans find new purpose after military service

Across the ten campuses of the University of California, student veterans and active-duty servicemembers are building new lives as students while drawing on their military experience.

Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Fresno Business Daily publication area

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across Fresno Business Daily publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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