The first  of the Biola Branch between Biola Junction (Fresno) and Biola was completed by the Fresno Traction Company (which was owned by SP) on November 15, 1913. The Fresno Traction Company then immediately leased the branch to SP.
On November 15, 1913, the Fresno Traction Company, owned by SP, finished the first section of the Biola Branch between Biola Junction (Fresno) and Biola.  The company then leased this new segment to SP right away.