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The Fresno Bee
7 food businesses shut down by Fresno Co. health. Three have been cited before
Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email tips@fresnobee.com . Seven food businesses were temporarily closed by health inspectors in Fresno County in October. Of those, three had previously been cited for violations, according to data tracked and reported by The Fresno Bee. North Point Event Center’s West Bar Regency (and the connected Paramhans Restaurant ) was closed Oct. 6 following an inspection that found signs of a vermin infestation. Both businesses were allowed to reopen the following day with proof of pest control service and after re-inspection. The bar, at West and Ashlan avenues, had previously been closed for several weeks in April 2025 , and the event center itself was closed twice that year, according to past reporting in The Bee. Chalio’s , a Mexican restaurant on Front Street in Selma, remains closed after an Oct. 12 inspection that was instigated by an ownership change. According to the inspection report, the restaurant had been operating without a valid permit and had dozens of violations that needed to be correction before it would be allowed to reopen. The restaurant had previously been closed
Madera Tribune
Distracted driving stop leads to arrest
Madera Police Department officers conducted an enforcement stop on a driver utilizing his cell phone on Fourth Street and I Street on Monday at about 10 a.m. Upon contacting the driver, the officer was met with the overpowering scent of cannabis. The officer dug deeper, and the investigation led the officer to discovering the driver had a controlled substance with the intent to sell.
Madera Tribune
Man dies in traffic accident
Madera Police officers responded to the 1100 block of N. Gateway Drive regarding a single-vehicle traffic collision Saturday morning at about 6:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a black SUV which had collided with multiple trees and other objects after leaving the roadway before coming to rest on the sidewalk.
Madera Tribune
Madera Unified celebrates years of service
Madera Unified School District celebrated the dedication and commitment of its employees during the 2026 Service with Pride celebration, held at Madera South High School. The annual event recognized employees reaching significant career milestones, including 20 to 40 years of service, as well as retirees who have dedicated their careers to serving Madera’s students, families, and community.
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The Fresno Bee
Which Fresno restaurants are closed or under new owners? Some have changed focus
The Enchanted Pour opened its upstairs speakeasy, Sin and Satin, in Fresno’s Tower District at the beginning of June. Five months later, the speakeasy announced it was closing, with its last day on Nov. 18. It’s one of several Central Valley restaurants and food or drink operations that have closed, are closing or have switched hands over the last few weeks. Under new ownership Doll’s Kitchen , a Fresno soul food brand that operates a food truck outside the Chevron at 5566 E. Kings Canyon Rd., announced Oct. 21 that the business acquired Rhapsody’s Restaurant , a soul food restaurant. Rhapsody’s Restaurant opened at 3209 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 105, in September 2020. Doll’s Kitchen confirmed through a Facebook post that it will continue to operate the food truck and the restaurant, and that additional changes are coming. “We’re bringing two of Fresno’s favorite soul food spots together under one family — same flavors, same heart, even more soul,” Doll’s Kitchen posted. Closed or temporarily closed Craft 99 Pizza , a Detroit-style pizzeria at 585 W. Nees Ave. Ste. #123 in north Fresno, temporarily closed earlier this month and took its website offline. The restaurant offered no explanation on why,
KMPH.com
Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood
Anita Marino’s Tuesday morning took an unexpected turn when she reviewed her overnight security camera footage and saw a mountain lion outside her northwest Fresno home around midnight. Mountain lion marks second wild animal sighting within months in Fresno neighborhood (FOX26) The sighting is the second major instance of...
The Fresno Bee
Driver flees after pursuit ends in crash near Hwy 168 in Fresno, Clovis police say
One person was injured Thursday afternoon after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Fresno. Clovis police attempted to pull over a driver near Ashlan and Willow avenues around 4:40 p.m. for a traffic violation. Police said the driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. The chase ended when the driver attempted to exit westbound Highway 168 at Shields Avenue in Fresno but struck a median and a tree. The vehicle caught fire, and a passenger complained of pain, police said. The driver fled the scene and was not immediately located.
KMPH.com
Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted: Samantha Ann Snow
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Our Valley Crime Stoppers Daily Most Wanted is Samantha Ann Snow. Samantha Snow is wanted on a Felony Warrant for a Stolen Vehicle. 49-year-old Snow is 5' 2" tall, 125 lbs., and has brown hair and brown eyes. If you know where Samantha Ann Snow...
The Fresno Bee
Guadalajara ‘coming soon' to this Fresno corner. What it means for restaurant's fans
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant’s “coming soon” sign at Olive and Fowler avenues has some people in Fresno buzzing. What is the popular restaurant planning? A permanent food truck. The restaurant, with its longtime location on Weber Avenue, plans to park a food truck on the property of Fresno Roofing Co., near the southwest corner. It will be open from about 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day except Tuesday, said Richard Garcia, part of the family that owns the restaurant. Garcia’s brother-in-law is manager at Fresno Roofing. “The owners always come to the restaurant and eats, and they’re always like, ‘Why don’t you set up your trailer there?’” So they made it happen. The food truck will have the same menu as the 38-year-old restaurant, including Guadalajara’s popular chile verde plate with rice and beans. Tacos, fajitas and the camarones a la diabla, a spicy shrimp dish, will be on the menu. All the dishes will have homemade tortillas too. Breakfast burritos will be available for morning commuters, along with family dinners for the after-work crowd. Exactly when the truck will open is still up in the air. The family has had the truck for a while, but haven’t used it