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The Fresno Bee

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Roads at 2 CA national parks close ahead of winter. What drivers should know

Drivers heading to two California national parks have fewer options as winter approaches. Highway 180 closed at Hume Lake Junction at noon Friday, Kings Canyon National Park officials announced Friday, Nov. 13, on Facebook. “Another season in Cedar Grove comes to an end as the winter road closure begins,” park officials said. The highway runs from Mendota through Fresno, climbing east into the Sierra Nevada to the national park. Kings Canyon and neighboring Sequoia National Park cover 1,353 square miles of mountains, canyons and towering trees , attracting more than 1.5 million visitors annually, The Fresno Bee reported. Here are details on road conditions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: How long will Highway 180 stay closed? Highway 180 will remain closed Kings Canyon National Park until spring. The road “typically reopens to the public in late April, depending on road and weather conditions,” park officials said. “See you next year, wonders of the wilderness!” Which roads are closed in Sequoia National Park? In Sequoia National Park, Middle Fork Road was closed to vehicles as of Friday, according to park officials. However, the roadway leading to Buckeye Flat Campground remains open to pedestrian traffic. Crystal Cave Road in the

Kings Canyon National Park, CA · 5h

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Central California And Here Is Who Made The Cut

Oyster omelette. That’s a real breakfast order at one stop on this list, served alongside fluffy pancakes, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Another spot serves Danish pancakes in a town that leans hard into its Scandinavian roots. Central California covers a lot of ground, from foggy...

Fresno, CA · 1d
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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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2 Tulare County restaurants ace September inspections, 5 fall short

Each month, the Visalia Times-Delta lets you know which Tulare County restaurants aced their inspections, as well as which ones need to make improvements. Only restaurants that offer meals and provide tables to their customers are included. Restaurants with inspection scores between 90-99, which are the majority of scores, are not included in this report. This report is based on the Tulare County Environmental Health Division report that was released on Nov. 2, 2026. Tulare County's best restaurant inspections The following restaurants met all standards during their September inspections and no violations were found. Their scores are considered perfect. Burgerz N Wingz , 250 E. Antelope Ave., Unit K, Woodlake (follows Sept. 15 inspection) Foster’s Freeze , 192 S. Main St., Porterville Restaurants that did not pass inspection The following five restaurants were found to have major or critical risk violations: Granny’s Country Cafe , 1718 E. Mineral King Ave., Visalia – Routine inspection on Sept. 10. Inspection score: 84. Violations: Observed lack of food handler cards for at least two of three applicable employees. (Repeat violation) Observed lack of paper towels in approved dispenser. Observed boiled eggs in two-door refrigerator. Observed damaged interior panel of ice machine with dust

Tulare County, CA · 7d

The Fresno Bee

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High school football playoffs quarters/semis predictions: Upset in Division I-AA?

Showers are in the forecast for Friday’s Central Section high school football games in the Fresno area. Could that affect how the games play out? Who knows, but it will make for interesting football and maybe outcomes. According to McClatchy Media meteorologist Sean Macaday, he said scattered showers will begin at 7 p.m., and will taper off just after 10 p.m. Semifinal matchups are taking place in Division I-AA, Division II, and 8-Player. Top-seed Central East hosts No. 4 Bakersfield and No. 6 Clovis West visits No. 2 Buchanan at Veterans Memorial Stadium. In Division I-A, No. 5 Tulare Union faces top-seed Garces and No. 6 Sanger visit No. 2 Bakersfield Christian. The 8-player semifinals feature No. 5 Alpaugh playing No. 1 Mammoth at No. 3 Laton meeting No. 2 Immanuel Christian. Predictions: Upset brewing? Bakersfield is a dangerous team and will present challenges for Central East. The Drillers have a strong running game that they can lean on. In last week’s 35-7 victory over Clovis, four Bakersfield players combined for 337 rushing yards, led by Damir Lomax’s 17 carries for 171 yards and a touchdown. Lomax has 1,359 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. Damariae Lee has 11 rushing touchdowns.

Fresno County, CA · 1d

USA TODAY

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Sam's Club prepares for its final opening of 2026. See where

Retailers around the United States are preparing for their final openings of the year, and members-only retailer Sam’s Club is no exception. The wholesale club confirmed in early December that it is opening its last location of 2026 for customers in central California. The location will open on Dec. 10 in Visalia, California, Katelynn Gorton, a Sam’s Club spokesperson, told USA TODAY. The store's fuel station opened on Oct. 26, Gorton added. The 164,000-square-foot location will be the company’s first in Visalia, joining other San Joaquin Valley locations in Bakersfield, Fresno and Lathrop. Looking ahead, the company declined to say what’s in store for 2027. Sam’s Club opened four locations altogether in California, Tennessee and Texas this year. Here’s what's coming up for Sam’s Club. Where is Sam’s Club Visalia located? The newest location will be located at 4545 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia, about 42 to 45 miles from Fresno. The store will open its doors at 8 a.m. for Plus members and 9 a.m. for club members on Thursday, Dec. 10, the location said in a Facebook announcement. The company is offering deals to celebrate its recent openings. Customers who sign up by April 1, 2027, can get

Visalia, CA · 5h

YourCentralValley.com

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Santa Lucia celebration returns to downtown Kingsburg

The Santa Lucia Celebration is scheduled to return to downtown Kingsburg on Dec. 5th, featuring a gingerbread house contest, a festival of lights parade, and a coronation.

Kingsburg, CA · 1d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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2 Tulare County markets ace September and October inspections, 9 fall short

The Visalia Times-Delta lets you know which Tulare County markets (including mini-markets) aced their inspections, as well as which ones need to make improvements. Since the September and October inspections were released on the same day, and since there was only one market that scored less than 90 in September, we have combined the two months in this report. Markets included are those that primarily sell groceries. Markets with inspection scores between 90-99, which are the majority of markets, are not included in this report. Also, please note that most markets are not inspected every month. This report is based on the Tulare County Environmental Health Division reports that were released on Nov. 2. Tulare County's best market inspections The following two markets met all standards during their October inspections and no violations were found. (No markets had perfect scores in September.) Their scores are considered perfect. Sandoval Fish Market & Restaurant , 182 S. State St., Earlimart A&Z Nutrition , 1314 W. Walnut Ave., Visalia Tulare County markets that did not pass inspection The following nine markets were found to have major or critical risk violations: Lee’s Mini Mart , 540 N. Court St., Visalia – Routine inspection on

Tulare County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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Fresno County approves blasting 300-foot mine near San Joaquin River over strong opposition

The majority of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a controversial 300-foot blast mine, the first of its kind along the San Joaquin River, on Thursday. The supervisors voted 3-2 to approve the county staffer recommendation of the 300-foot pit, which was half as deep as originally requested by Mexico-based multinational company CEMEX . The company has mined sand, gravel and other aggregate used in building material in the area since 1913. The approved permit for the first time modifies CEMEX’s Rockfield Aggregate Facility to allow the company to blast into the hard rock on site for 63 years. The supervisors included requirements for the company to come back to the board after 10 years and then again after 30 as opportunities for the board to get an update on the mine. The marathon special meeting of about five hours on Thursday drew comments from about 120 speakers, capped off by Supervisor Garry Bredefeld, the chairperson running the meeting. He supported the project along with supervisors Nathan Magsig and Buddy Mendes. The mine is in Magsig’s district. “I believe there is an opportunity where we can be balanced when it comes to our environment, where we can create jobs,”

Fresno County, CA · 1d

Newsweek

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New Images Show California High-Speed Rail Progress

Photographs of six new completed projects of the California high-speed rail project were released on Thursday.

California · 11h

YourCentralValley.com

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Dinuba students protest after school employee’s alleged misconduct: ‘This isn’t right’

Students at Dinuba High School staged a walkout on Thursday to demand accountability following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a school counselor.

Dinuba, CA · 1d

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Reedley writer shares tales of Valley farmworkers

REEDLEY – A local creative has reached a new audience thanks to a recent feature by the UFW Foundation. Rene Vera — artist, writer and Reedley resident of more than 20 years — has become the most recent addition to the UFW Foundation’s “Stories” page with his autobiographical short story, “At First Light.” Published to the foundation’s website in early October, the story vividly recounts Vera’s first time working in grape fields at 8 years old and, in Vera’s own words, the pain of that experience.

Reedley, CA · 11h

Gourmetory

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A major frozen Mexican food manufacturer is preparing to eliminate more than 100 jobs at its California facility

Ruiz Foods is preparing to cut 176 jobs at its Dinuba, California, facility. The company said the plant will stay open as it adjusts production to match expected customer demand. What Ruiz Foods said about the Dinuba cuts – Manouar/Pexels Ruiz Foods, the maker of El Monterey frozen burritos and Tornados snacks, announced plans to…

Dinuba, CA · 4d

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9 Charming California Valley Towns Worth Considering For A Relaxed Retirement

Retirement sounds pretty good when your biggest morning decision is which local bakery to visit or where to take your next walk. But finding a California town that feels comfortable without giving up the things you enjoy? That takes a little searching. Some of the state’s valley communities deserve a...

Exeter, CA · 4d

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Gravel mine proposal comes up dry with residents

FRESNO COUNTY – Neighbors near a rustic, mostly unknown park east of Fresno near the Kings River, say a gravel company’s proposal to change how it mines could dry up their wells and decimate an ancient oak grove in China Creek Park. Vulcan Materials Company wants to resume...

Fresno County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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I-5 is most dangerous Central Valley highway for Thanksgiving travel, analysis finds

Interstate 5 in San Joaquin County is the most dangerous highway stretch in the Central Valley for Thanksgiving week travel, ranking 14th in California, according to a new analysis of California Highway Patrol crash data from 2021 to 2025. That stretch of highway saw 49 crashes that injured 64 people and killed three during Thanksgiving week over the five years, according to the analysis by Mason Law. The analysis looked at crashes on highways statewide where at least one person was injured or killed, Monday through Sunday of Thanksgiving week. It found that over the past five Thanksgiving weeks, Wednesdays saw the most crashes (824), and Thanksgiving Day had the fewest (493) statewide. Thanksgiving week highway deaths fell from 37 in 2021 to 20 in 2025. Highway 99 in Merced County ranked as the 22nd most dangerous, with 35 crashes that injured 66 people and killed two. Highway 99 was also ranked the 28th most dangerous in Kern County, 38th in San Joaquin County, 41st in Stanislaus County, 46th in Tulare County and 66th in Fresno County. Fresno County Thanksgiving week crash data The stretch of Interstate 5 in Fresno County ranked 53rd most dangerous in the state, with 21

San Joaquin County, CA · 8h

ABC30 Central Valley

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Fresno County supervisors approve CEMEX mining expansion project

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has voted 3-2 to approve the expansion of a CEMEX mining project along the San Joaquin River.

Fresno County, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Dinuba Unified confirms allegation of employee misconduct

Dinuba Unified School District superintendent Marti Kochhevar issued a statement regarding an allegation of misconduct by a district employee that was reported to law enforcement.

Dinuba, CA · 2d

Madera Tribune

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Madera Men ‘Yelled Like Devils’

“Yell like Devils.” This was the strategy adopted years ago by Maderans who attended that pivotal meeting in Fresno, which set in motion the movement to create Madera County. Separation from Fresno County by its citizens living north of the San Joaquin River had been simmering for years, but...

Madera County, CA · 2d

The Fresno Bee

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Top stories: A beloved pancake spot; historic supervisor win; and a tight Assembly race

Wednesday brought a mix of political and business news across Fresno County. From a franchise restaurant opening in Clovis to election results reshaping local and state politics, here’s a quick look at the day’s top stories from The Fresno Bee. Here are key takeaways: A new Batter Up Pancakes opens in Clovis with a twist Batter Up Pancakes opened its first franchised location at Loma Vista Marketplace on Oct. 30, owned by Hoover High grad Hilary Traina rather than the founding Colla family. The Clovis spot keeps the from-scratch menu but adds an 80-seat dog-friendly patio with its own pup menu, a pick-up window and a Valley-themed mural. Kerman mayor declares win in Fresno County D1 supervisor race Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco declared victory in the Fresno County District 1 supervisor race with 58.5% of the vote, defeating Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, who had 41.5%. Pacheco, 47, will be the first Latina to hold a seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors when she is sworn in in January. California Assembly Republican leader faces tight Central Valley race Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo, R-Tulare, holds just 50.5% of the vote as her lead narrows over Democratic challenger Hipolito

Fresno County, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

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Kerman mayor declares win in Fresno County D1 race. ‘Outspent' but not ‘outworked'

Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco declared victory in the race to fill the Fresno County District 1 supervisor seat on Tuesday after the latest update to polling numbers. Pacheco, 47, will be the first Latina to hold a Fresno County Board of Supervisors seat when she takes the oath of office in January. She noted “we made history” in a message posted on Instagram , celebrating the win and thanking her supporters. “This win belongs to people who believed that something different was possible,” the post said. “We were outspent, but we were NEVER outworked!” Pacheco was not immediately available for comment for The Fresno Bee on Wednesday. She jumped out to a lead on Election Day as the first numbers rolled in, and her lead held through multiple updates. The latest numbers showed she had 58.5% of the vote, topping her opponent and Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi, who had 41.5% of the vote in the update on Tuesday, according to the Fresno County Elections Department. She was more than 5,700 votes ahead of Karbassi in the latest count. Both were newcomers to the county race. The District 1 seat is held by Supervisor Brian Pacheco, who said he did

Fresno County, CA · 2d