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HMTC This Week: Bitter puppets coming to Hanford stage
This week, we rehearsed a marionette puppet show titled “The Bitter Couple.” First of all, thank you to SoCalGas and Hanford's Rotary Club for their financial support in making this show possible. It allowed us to purchase the puppets and also keeps ticket prices low for the community.
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Major National Coffee Chain 7 Brew Has Visalia Locations Brewing
Two business plans show 7 Brew coffee locations being reviewed by the city of Visalia. Private equity firm Blackstone made a major investment in the chain in 2024. Since Blackstone's investment, the chain has grown from 190 locations to more than 600. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... One of...
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Fun Friday: Fresno Bully Rescue at Wine & Chocolate Weekend this Valentine’s Day
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – What better way to spend this Valentine’s Day than with adorable dogs from the Fresno Bully Rescue?. Vanessa Villafuerte spoke with Bridgette Boothe, the Shelter Director of Fresno Bully Rescue, about what to expect at their pop-up event at the Fresno County Wine & Chocolate Festival this Saturday.
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Chef Fabian Rodriguez, 02/12/26 - Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns & Scallops, Lobster Ravioli
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Chef Fabian Rodriguez from Bella Pasta Trattoria visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious food. Bella Pasta Trattoria is located at Herndon and Palm Avenues in Fresno. Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns. Ingredients:. 4-6 cleaned Fresh prawns 16-20 in size.
Hanford Sentinel
Blue Door Massage and Spa opens new location
Valentine's is just around the corner, and one of the best ways to celebrate with a significant other, or even friends, is with a relaxing massage. Blue Door Massage and Spa will host a ribbon cutting from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, celebrating their new location in Hanford. “Couples can come...
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Thousands of dollars in instruments stolen from Central Valley family band
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Central Valley family band is getting ready for a big Valentine’s Day concert, featuring contestants from this season of The Voice. However, this time, The Moreno’s band will not have their instruments. “I was literally taking the trash out Saturday morning, and there was a bunch of black stuff on […]
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Reedley does it ‘Mike’s Way’
REEDLEY – From the Super Sub to the Big Kahuna Cheese Steak, sandwich lovers have a new option to satisfy their cravings. On Feb. 11, residents of Reedley and its surrounding communities arrived at the area’s newest Jersey Mike’s Subs location, located at 1473 W. Manning Ave., to get their hands on some classic sub sandwiches. Jersey Mike’s team members worked quickly throughout the morning to serve a steady wave of excited customers.
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Mixed Messages expands upon its vision in Sanger
SANGER – The long-running Mixed Messages Art and Gifts has now moved to a larger building, and owner Kathleen Mattox encourages the community to “come curious, leave inspired.”. Mixed Messages opened its new storefront — located at 1328 Seventh St. — on Jan. 24, and since then, Mattox...
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7 new bussinesses set to open in Downtown Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. ( ) – Several new small-town businesses are set to open in Visalia, with two slated to serve customers before the end of the month. This specialty cheese shop offers curated cheeses, wines, charcuterie boards, BYO options, and educational classes. While the opening date has yet to be announced, according to Downtown Visalians, the shop at 117 N Court St. will be opening sometime this month.
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90s ‘Overnight Celebrity’ joins Fresno’s Tequila Fest
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – An “Overnight Celebrity” who rose to fame in the early 90’s and earned the title of the fastest rapper in the world by Guinness will perform at Fresno’s Tequila Fest, organizers announced. Officials say multi-platinum recording artist Twista, known in...
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From farm fields to the big screen: Fresno Filmmaker Premier 'The Chicano Story'
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A Fresno filmmaker is bringing a deeply personal story to the big screen next weekend: one rooted in the fields of the Central Valley, and inspired by his own family’s history. Gonzalo Alatorre, a Fresno native and the son of immigrant farmworkers, is premiering...
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Lola Sullivan Takes The Stage in Redwood’s Spring Musical
From auditions to opening night, sophomore Lola Sullivan shares her journey to the stage. Redwood High School’s Lola Sullivan, ’28, is stepping into the spotlight this spring as Lily in the school’s upcoming production of “Anastasia.”. The production has been in preparation for several months and...
Hanford Sentinel
Stafford's Chocolates announces new Exeter location
On Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, Stafford's Chocolates, artisan chocolate maker, announced its long-awaited expansion into the Central Valley. “Our expansion into Exeter demonstrates our family’s commitment to this region — coffee brings us together, while chocolate keeps us longer,” said Rob Taylor, owner of Stafford's Chocolates. Planning...
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Chef Chauncey Gardner, 02/10/26 - Stuffed braised Dot Seven Ranch skirt steak
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Chef Chauncey Gardner from UNIR Dining visited the Great Day Kitchen to prepare some delicious food. Follow Unir Dining on Instagram and Facebook. Stuffed braised Dot Seven Ranch skirt steak with sunchoke soubise, sunchoke chips and pan sauce. Chef Chauncey Gardner stuffing and cooking skirt...