This week in the news: information on Medford’s Main Street revamp, details on Jackson County’s $660 million budget, and Ashland’s new fuel fees for new homes. The community spotlight is the Pear Blossom Festival. This weekend’s events include the NW Percussion festival, a wine and chocolate pairing and some good local music. The music preview is from Chasing Keridwyn that will be playing this Saturday at Dunbar Farms.