Openings and Closures

Wimpy’s Burgers Expands to Hanford with New Location

The Irwin Street opening marks the fifth Central Valley restaurant for the family-owned franchise

New Coffee Shop Rooted Opens Hanford Storefront

Local brand features house-made syrups and health-focused menu items at 11th Avenue location

Downtown Visalia’s Melting Station Closes Its Doors

Owners cite high rent and rising costs for the decision to shut down

Madera County Business Closures to Result in Nearly 300 Layoffs

Local officials offer support as Mission Bell Winery and JBT Marel Corporation shut down

Del Monte Foods to Close Modesto Plant, Cutting 1,800 Jobs

Brand to reunite under single owner following $285 million deal and bankruptcy filing

Randy’s Donuts to Open New Clovis Shop with Free Giveaways on Jan. 21

The Shaw Avenue location will offer free doughnuts and T-shirts during its grand opening celebration

Mission Bell Winery to Close Madera Facility, Over 200 Workers Affected

Historic winery to end production in 2026 after its distribution deal concludes

New Target Store Plans March 2026 Opening in Delano

Beverage House Liquor #27 Reopens Following December Roof Fire Repairs

Neighborhood store offers discounts on select items after fire forced temporary closure

Stafford’s Chocolates Opens New Storefront in Exeter

Local candy maker expands following Small Business of the Year honors

Amazon Expanding in Visalia with Third Distribution Center

New facility at 4001 Plaza Drive expected to create 471 local jobs by late 2026

New Barnes & Noble Bookstore to Open at Clovis Crossing in 2026

The 18,000-square-foot bookstore will move into the former JOANN Fabrics location at Clovis Crossing Shopping Center

Visalia Retail Growth Doubles National Average as City Prepares for Second Costco

Local retail sector adds 1,450 jobs and 84 storefronts as growth outpaces national average