Top stories: High-Speed Rail tax fight; $1 tacos in Fresno; hard seltzer medal sweep
Wednesday’s top stories from The Fresno Bee cover a range of issues affecting Central Valley readers. From budget-friendly dining recommendations across Fresno to a Clovis brewery making national waves with its hard seltzers, the day’s coverage highlights local business success and community life.
On the political front, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined eight other California mayors in pushing back against a California High-Speed Rail Authority proposal that could reshape how local tax revenues are used near future stations.
We assemble this list each evening, so you can get caught up on the top Fresno Bee stories of the day
$1 tacos. Cheap Chinese food. Where to get affordable eats in Fresno area — Readers shared their favorite budget-friendly spots across the Fresno area, including Al’s Ricos Tacos, which offers two tacos for $2 at its Ventura Avenue and Marks and Ashlan locations. Wok & Grill on North First Street charges $8.99 for a small entree with steamed rice, while Sweet Mango sells Lao and Thai street food with most prepackaged plates available for less than $9. Other recommendations included Press Box Sports Grills pizzas, Table Mountain Casino’s $20 prime rib dinner and Habit Burger’s $10 “Gotta Habit” meal deal. Click here for full story.
This Clovis brewery is gaining a reputation for one thing – and it’s not beer — Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. in Clovis swept the hard seltzer category at the 2026 Brewers Cup of California, winning gold, silver and bronze for the second time in three years. The brewery also ranked No. 3 in the nation in 2024 and 2025 in the U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championships. Its top-selling drink is Dark Wolf, a boysenberry and vanilla seltzer designed to taste like sorbet, which took gold at the state competition. Click here for full story.
High-Speed Rail wants to capture local taxes. Central Valley cities are willing to sue — Nine California mayors, including Fresno’s Jerry Dyer, signed an April 23 letter warning they would likely sue the California High-Speed Rail Authority over its proposal to capture a portion of local tax dollars and zoning power near future stations. The agency wants a share of property and sales tax growth within a half-mile of stations to fund infrastructure. The mayors argue the plan is likely unconstitutional under Prop 1A and represents an unprecedented intrusion into local governance. Click here for full story.
Original stories by Bethany Clough and Erik Galicia.
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