California Winemakers Turn to Agave | Fresno News

Clovis Apartments and School Capacity | Fresno News

Clovis is racing to build 1,000+ new apartments in existing neighborhoods to meet a court-ordered affordable housing mandate, with a vote looming on rezoning 20 underused areas for higher-density living. But residents are sounding alarms: the influx could add 258 new students—mostly elementary—with fears that overcrowded schools will suffer. While Clovis Unified, already a top-performing district, insists its facilities and future school plans can handle the load, homeowners worry quality will slip as classrooms strain under pressure. The district’s recent growth proves it’s ready for more, having absorbed hundreds of students from recent multifamily developments—and with two new elementary schools set to open by 2032, the plan’s not just about bricks and mortar, it’s about building a future that doesn’t break the system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9ca2b7cc5e7eb855

California Winemakers Turn to Agave | Fresno News

California wine growers are pivoting to agave as a lifeline, planting the drought-resistant, low-cost crop to survive the wine industry’s supply glut. Farmers like Joy Merrilees, who turned to agave after her grape business faltered, are eyeing agave spirits as a new frontier—mirroring tequila and mezcal. With the California Agave Council supporting at least seven new producers, the gamble is on: can agave offer the stability grapes can’t, even as skeptics warn of market saturation? For many, it’s about survival—and the hope that agave might just be the next big thing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9dde9f2898bb349f

Fashion Fair Mall’s Big Transformation | Fresno News

Fashion Fair Mall is tearing down a 50-year-old landmark to make way for Dick’s House of Sport — a massive sports complex with climbing walls, batting cages, and golf simulators set to open in 2027, becoming California’s first of its kind. The demolition stirs nostalgia for longtime locals who remember iconic stores like Weinstock’s and Gottschalks, and crews even unearthed a 1970s time capsule that’ll be unveiled in 2070. Though the building wasn’t officially historic, it’s being replaced as part of a bigger mall upgrade, including new eats like Seoul Meat Co., Mong Q, and Potato Corner, plus an escape room — signaling a bold, modern transformation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84aa01b932d6ba9d

Tourism’s Toll on California Towns | Fresno News

Tourism’s toll on locals is real—and California’s most beloved spots are feeling it hardest. A new study reveals that 62% of residents in popular tourist towns feel overrun during peak season, forcing locals to avoid downtowns, dodge crowds, and pay more for everything. Traffic, noise, packed restaurants, and skyrocketing housing costs—especially from short-term rentals—are turning dream destinations into daily grind zones. Carmel-by-the-Sea tops the list nationally, followed by South Lake Tahoe and Solvang, all struggling to balance economic gains with livability. This research from AMFM Healthcare underscores a growing crisis: how to welcome visitors without sacrificing the quality of life for those who live there. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bcfc36c0ccdd1372

Voters Decide Not Parties | Fresno News

California’s top-two election system is under fire from politicians who claim it’s broken — but the truth is, it’s working exactly as designed. Created to broaden voter choice and prevent party elites from controlling outcomes, this “jungle primary” lets independents decide and forces candidates to appeal to wide swaths of the electorate. Critics now pushing for partisan primaries or five-candidate showdowns are ironically reversing course from past fears of too many candidates — all while undermining the very principle of letting voters, not party bosses, choose their leaders. The ballot box should stay the final authority — not political theater. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/90059fbfe55a42d9