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• High-speed rail CEO in Fresno: 5 things to know (thebusinessjournal.com) — California's high-speed rail chief just told Fresno leaders that track work in the Central Valley should start this year, with test trains by 2029 and passengers in the early 2030s. Fresno is currently favored for a major maintenance hub that could employ up to 2,100 people, though a nearly $10 billion funding gap still looms over the project's future.
• Twice-convicted killer sentenced to 15 years to life for fatal Fresno stabbing (abc30.com) — A Fresno man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for fatally stabbing another man in downtown Fresno in 2022, concluding a years-long case in Fresno County Superior Court. Emotional statements from the victim's family and the judge's concern over the defendant's prior manslaughter conviction underscored the public-safety stakes for local residents.
• Fresno tea house closes indefinitely after break-in (yourcentralvalley.com) — A popular Fresno tea shop, Rare Tea, is closed indefinitely after a weekend break-in that happened in under a minute and left the small business reeling. Owners say the theft shook their sense of security and threatens their livelihood, while police have not yet announced any suspects. Fresno customers should watch for updates before planning a visit.
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