# The Business Journal Delivering exclusive local business news Page: Feed: --- ## [Amazon opens third Visalia distribution hub, adding 600 jobs](https://thebusinessjournal.com/amazon-third-visalia-distribution-hub-600-jobs/) _2026-08-20 · John Lindt_ Amazon confirmed this week that its third Visalia distribution hub launched Sunday and has begun operations, with hiring still underway. The post Amazon opens third Visalia distribution hub, adding 600 jobs appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [New color rules take effect for Madera commercial properties](https://thebusinessjournal.com/madera-commercial-building-color-standards/) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Gonzales_ New exterior color standards are now in effect for commercial properties in Madera, requiring property owners to choose from a The post New color rules take effect for Madera commercial properties appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Major industrial lease, property sales lead Fresno-area commercial deals](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-commercial-real-estate-leases-sales/) _2026-08-20 · Business Journal staff_ A nearly 50,000-square-foot industrial lease and two Fresno property sales led the latest round of commercial real estate activity reported The post Major industrial lease, property sales lead Fresno-area commercial deals appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Bulle, Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant, loses its head chef – and faces multiple wage complaints](https://thebusinessjournal.com/bulle-executive-chef-exits-wage-claims/) _2026-08-20 · Vince Mancini with Fresnoland_ Just five months removed from their buzzy grand opening, the executive chef at Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant is out. Max The post Bulle, Fresno’s newest high-end restaurant, loses its head chef – and faces multiple wage complaints appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [BLOG: 140 years, five generations, one mission](https://thebusinessjournal.com/pacific-publishing-group-140-years/) _2026-08-19 · Ashley Webster Rudolph_ There are very few moments in a company’s history that truly stop you in your tracks. Celebrating 140 years as The post BLOG: 140 years, five generations, one mission appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Fresno Nightcrawler plush sells out at Build-A-Bear](https://thebusinessjournal.com/fresno-nightcrawler-build-a-bear-plush/) _2026-08-19 · Frank Lopez_ The internationally known Central Valley cryptid has sold out online as artists and fans keep the legend growing. The Central The post Fresno Nightcrawler plush sells out at Build-A-Bear appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [From fig wasps to fighter jets: 140 years of Central Valley history](https://thebusinessjournal.com/14-stories-140-years-central-valley-history/) _2026-08-19 · Business Journal staff_ For 140 years, The Business Journal and its predecessor publications have served as the official record of commerce in the The post From fig wasps to fighter jets: 140 years of Central Valley history appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion](https://thebusinessjournal.com/us-national-debt-40-trillion/) _2026-08-19 · FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press_ The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social The post The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing](https://thebusinessjournal.com/ftc-personalized-pricing-consumer-data/) _2026-08-19 · DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer_ Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under The post FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing appeared first on The Business Journal . ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ImDn9sVr9eRl) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test](https://thebusinessjournal.com/moderna-cancer-vaccine-study-results/) _2026-08-19 · The Associated Press_ Moderna shares more than doubled Wednesday after it announced initial results from a study of an experimental cancer treatment that The post Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test appeared first on The Business Journal .