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the addition of the “Café Bistro” being a popular destination and treat that will continue on.
"Her love for her job and dedi- cation to the seniors of Reedley will be deeply missed," Reid said.
While the redecoration of the senior center's interior was one key accomplishment, Ontiveros said she's also proud of establish- ing a hobby time on Tuesdays when pool, card games, knitting and crocheting are available for all seniors in the community.
"It's nice to have it open and have those seniors that come out who don't normally do so," she said. "It's become a really im- portant part of their lives to get away and enjoy this."
Ontiveros also enhanced the
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9:38 p.m. on Aug. 11. When of- ficers arrived they located the driver of a black Honda Accord with major injuries.
An investigation revealed that the collision was between the Honda Accord and a black BMW. The driver of the black
annual senior volunteer awards as well as a volunteer in the park program. Being bilingual, she al- so played a major role in increas- ing the number of Hispanic se- niors involved with the program.
Ontiveros thanked the city and community members for their support.
"I don't think I've seen any other city or area that has been so supportive and always wants the senior programs to go on," she said. "When people come over, they see us as a model site."
Reid said the process is begin- ning to find a replacement for Ontiveros, who came from the Fresno-Madera Agency on Aging to succeed longtime coordinator Carol Martens in April 2014. The timetable is for a new coordina- tor to be in place in about two months.
BMW reportedly fled the scene on foot prior to the officers ar- riving.
The Dinuba Police Depart- ment is asking anyone who may have seen the collision or the driver of the black BMW to contact the department at (559) 591-5911. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling (559) 591-TIP1 (8471).
Hernandez. “But we got lucky with this particular grant in that we are allowed to keep the surplus so long as it used for any future development at the transit center.”
Hernandez said the city will front the cost of develop- ing the coffee shop and will then lease it out. He said the city already has an interested party who will look to serve both coffee and sandwiches.
The new coffee shop will be located the Merced Street side of the Dinuba Transit Center and will include indoor and outdoor seating.
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Two Dinuba men were arrested last week in con- nection with an armed rob- bery that left a man hospi- talized with severe injuries, said the Dinuba Police De- partment.
According to police, Anthony Lee Ramirez, 26, and Angel Xavier Romo, 21, were both arrested in connection with an assault that occurred on Aug. 7. On that day, officers from the Dinuba Police Department received notification from Community Regional Medi- cal Center in Fresno regard- ing an adult male who was being treated for a severe beating he took at the hands of a group of male adults.
Police say the victim sustained major swelling to his face and stated he was attacked by Ramirez and Romo and then robbed of his wallet and cell phone. In addition, Ramirez reported-
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last year’s bill, SB 531 would only apply to new and future agreements — thereby allow- ing the city of Dinuba to be grandfathered in and keep its tax revenue. But a second bill, AB NNN, may take that bene- fit away as it seeks to prevent
Harmon said he’s hoping California Gov. Gavin New- som will side with small cities.
“The governor has been a big advocate of making sure that local agencies have the tools to succeed,” said Har-
Anthony Lee Ramirez
Angel Xavier Romo
charged with robbery, assault with a firearm on a person, assault with a deadly weapon causing great bodily injury and making threats with the intent to terrorize, all felony counts.
He was booked at the Dinuba Police Department before being transported to the Tulare County Pretrial Facility.
Romo was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 15, in the 1100 block of First Avenue and was booked on suspi- cion of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon caus- ing great bodily injury, both felonies. He was booked at the Dinuba Police Depart- ment and later transported to the Tulare County Pretri- al Facility for housing.
Anyone with information regarding the case can call the Dinuba Police Depart- ment at (559) 591-5914 or the Dinuba Police Anony- mous TIP-Line at (559) 591- 8571 (TIP1).
ly pointed a shotgun at the victim and threatened his life. The victim was able to identify both Ramirez and Romo as the assailants in the attack.
The investigation re- vealed that the victim was attacked in the 900 block of Sierra Way in Dinuba. He was subsequently taken to the emergency room at Ad- ventist Health hospital in Reedley before being trans- ferred to CRMC.
Ramirez, who was also list- ed as an employee at Grand View Elementary School in Dinuba, was arrested on Tues- day, Aug. 13, in the 2200 block of East El Monte Way. He was
mon at the Aug. 13 meeting. The League of Cities is cur-
rently supporting SB 531. But according to Harmon, SenatorGlazer still may rein- troduce SCA 20, which would adversely impact the city of
Dinuba.
“This won’t be the last time
you hear about this issue,” added Harmon.
Harmon also updated the city council on Proposition 68 funds. The 2018 measure would allow for just over $250 million in funds for park development in its first round of funding. The city hopes to tap into those avail-
able funds for the construction of the planned Viscaya Park.
“It’s extremely competi- tive,” Harmon shared in re- gards to the city’s chances. “There will be more rounds.”
He added that 80 percent of being able to qualify for funding is based on scoring.
“Fortunately,” said Har- mon. “Dinuba is at the top of the scoring chart.”
The scoring is based on en- gineering plans as well as the city’s efforts to gather com- munity input. The city has had a number of community meet- ings to hear from citizens, the
most recent in July.
“The other 20 percent is based
on our story,” Harmon added. “Then it’s just up to the state.”
In other city council news, the council moved to allow the city of Dinuba to use a $94,000 surplus from the construction of the Dinuba Transit Center to add a coffee shop to the center, something the council and many local citizens feel would be a much added value to the downtown area.
“Usually, any leftover grant money has to go back to the state,” said City of Dinuba Public Works Director Ismael
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