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Volume 143, Number 06 — Locally-owned since 1884
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Downtown proposal would create a new Entertainment Zone By Sonora Slater Express staff writer As part of the city’s continuing effort to direct foot traffic to Main Street and downtown businesses, the council has introduced the legal framework for a downtown “entertainment zone,” where licensed businesses could sell alcoholic beverages for patrons to drink outdoors during certain hours. California Gov. Gavin Newsom authorized entertainment zones like
this throughout the state in September 2024 as part of recovery efforts for small businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ordinance read at the March 3 meeting establishes proposed rules and boundaries for businesses that choose to participate in the entertainment zone, which, when activated, would be bounded by First Street, Edwards Street, Railroad Avenue, Abbey Street, Elliott Street,
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A made basket sparks celebration from students and staff during the inclusive basketball tournament, featuring athletes from Winters Joint Unified School District’s special education program and Team Davis. Read more on Page B1.
Climate commission pushes Planning Commission approves greener development plans new downtown food truck By Sonora Slater Express staff writer
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Ken Britten, the chair of the Climate Action Commission, gave a presentation highlighting the work that the commission has done this year and shared what they
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are hoping to accomplish in 2026. The commission, formed in 2021, is intended to act as an advisory body to the council, especially when it comes to the implementation of the Climate Action Plan, as well as serving as a resource for technical expertise in the area of climate change. Actions over the past two years include beginning
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Express staff writer A conditional use permit for a new stationary food truck, Rocki’s Chicken, was unanimously approved by the Winters Planning Commission at its Feb. 24 meeting, with plans for the truck to be located at 106 Main St., after some controversy regarding the renderings of what the project would look like. The approved design includes a single food truck with no seating, no shade structure, and a trash receptacle that will be removed at the end of each day. However, the artistic rendering included in the agenda packet featured a seating area and a shade structure, leading to some confusion. The applicant clarified that the renderings were ideas of what could be added in the future, but the project outlined in the conditional use permit and approved by the commission during the meeting
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The Winters Planning Commission approved a take-awayonly design for the new Rocki’s Chicken food truck at 106 Main St., without seating or shade, though the agenda packet renderings included possible future additions. only included the previously discussed, simpler food truck plan for take-away food. Resident and local business owner Corinne Martinez spoke in favor of the project, saying that it’s a great use of an empty lot downtown. Several other members of the public sent in a joint letter adding their support for the process. “As a group who works right across the street from the proposed location, we can confidently say
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the ‘Climate in Town’ column in the Winters Express, focusing on making Winters more bicycle-friendly, writing a grant to fund more bike parking around town, examining the city’s 2013 bicycle master plan, hosting bicycle-focused activities, working with other groups in town to plant trees, and providing input to the council on
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this truck would be both a practical and delightful addition to our community,” the letter reads. “There are more than enough hungry customers to support everyone, especially around noon. On a lighter note, It’s hard to overstate the morale boost that comes from knowing crispy chicken is only steps away. Productivity might even improve — it’s amazing what people can accomplish when properly fueled.”
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