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The Fresno Bee
A new-to-California coffee chain is building on this busy corner in Clovis
What’s behind the construction the barricades near McDonald’s at Clovis and Shaw avenues? Construction vehicles are digging up dirt for the next new chain coffee drive-thru. It’s not a Dutch Bros, not a Starbucks, but a 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee . It’s a drive-thru-only coffee spot at the southwest corner, built in an empty parking lot between McDonald’s and El Pollo Loco. Its Clovis location will be one of the first in California. The Arkansas-based company has been exploding with new locations across the Southwest, particularly in Texas and Arizona. It has more than 900 locations in 38 states. The Clovis location will be 910 square feet with a double drive-thru lane that can hold up to 13 cars, according to a permit approved by the Clovis Planning Commission. Employees walk out to cars to take orders and deliver drinks to keep the line moving. It will have outdoor seating, but no indoor seating. If the construction process is anything like the location in the works for Visalia , a small prefabricated building will be lifted into place by a crane . So what is 7 Brew? The company has a concept similar to Dutch Bros business model. It
The Fresno Bee
Civil rights icon Dolores Huerta remembered in Fresno as ‘a force of nature'
Local leaders across Fresno County are remembering the legacy of civil rights icon and labor leader Dolores Huerta, who has deep connections to the Central Valley, in the wake of her death. For decades, Huerta championed farmworkers’ rights and worked to improve the lives and working conditions of migrant laborers. She died Wednesday at 96 in her Bakersfield home, according to the Dolores Huerta Foundation. Many Fresno area politicians turned to social media Wednesday morning, thanking Huerta for her profound impact and honoring her legacy. Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez described Huerta as a remarkable woman, pioneer, advocate and icon in a statement provided to The Bee on Wednesday. “She embodied the spirit of equality and the belief that every person deserves dignity and respect,” Chavez said. “Her life’s work transformed the lives of generations of farmworkers and their families, and her impact can be felt throughout the Central Valley and far beyond.” Huerta, who was instrumental in creating the United Farm Workers union along with Cesar Chavez, has earned numerous humanitarian awards for her accomplishments, and her April 10 birthday has been recognized officially as Dolores Huerta Day in California since 2018. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer posted a photo
Madera Tribune
Fairgrounds to host fall and holiday events
The Madera District Fairgrounds will host a series of fall and holiday events throughout October and November, including a pumpkin patch, a Halloween trick-or-treat experience, the annual Pomegranate Festival, and the return of the Hometown Holiday Market. The fairgrounds is bringing back the Madera Fair Trick-or-Treat event. This event was...
Hanford Sentinel
Meet the Hanford City Council District D candidates
Hanford City Council District D race has shaped out to be one of the City’s most exciting races to watch. Initially, only Francisco Ramirez was running for the District D seat. In the beginning of October, the Sentinel asked Ramirez to sit down and answer a set of questions posed to every City Council candidate. At the time, Ramirez declined the interview.
Hanford Sentinel
More homes coming to Lemoore | John Lindt
The City of Lemoore has received a site plan review application to construct 432 single family homes from big builder Woodside Homes. The new project would have three parks on approximately 115-acres located east of 18 ¾ Avenue and south of Lacey Blvd. The project requires annexation, pre-zoning, and general plan amendment.
KMPH.com
Ribbon-cutting marks new homes in Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Community leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new homes in Southwest Fresno. Mayor Jerry Dyer said that for the first time in decades, new homes are being built in Southwest Fresno. It features 136 new home sites and five two-story home designs with three...
KMPH.com
Vinland Park unveils new pickleball and futsal courts
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Mayor Jerry Dyer held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Vinland Park to mark the completion of new pickleball and futsal courts on Tuesday. Councilmember Tyler Maxwell was also at the ceremony. This milestone marks a major step in expanding athletic opportunities for Fresno residents.
KMPH.com
theorindanews.com
Traffic problems near Miramonte worse this year after schedule shift
Despite the best efforts of school and city officials to improve traffic congestion, new school scheduling changes have added a wrinkle to the city’s traffic quagmire that may have exacerbated an existing problem. “Traffic is definitely worse this year,” said Orinda Mayor Brandyn Iverson. “Traffic is at a...
Hanford Sentinel
Lemoore residents to vote on increasing the City's hotel tax
Lemoore residents will decide whether to increase the City’s hotel tax on Election Day. Also known as Measure P, this ballot measure would increase the Transient Occupancy Tax from 8% to 12%. The City stresses that this tax would be not be paid by residents, but by out-of-town guests staying at short-term rentals for less than 30 days.