Sequoia Mall could see new fitness tenant

Owner of the Sequoia Mall, Paynter Realty has submitted plans to the city for a 38,000 square-foot fitness facility taking a place of the former CVS drug store space- the old Longs Drug. The project envisions expansion and remodel of the empty building by 9,000sf with construction valued at $3 million. The fitness tenant would offer both indoor and outdoor areas for exercise.No names related yet.The matter will be heard Nov 19.
Adventure Park wants to sell distilled spirits
Adventure Park in Visalia has filed a request with the city to start selling distilled spirits at their entertainment complex added to sales of beer and wine already in place. The request requires a conditional use permit.
Building permits continue at a strong pace
Visalia building permits are continuing the strong pace seen all year now, more than doubling the number of single-family permits seen through October last year. Through October the city has permitted 461 new homes compared to 219 this time in 2024.Multi-family is down however.
New commercial permits continue strong as well valued through October at $146.6 million compared to $59.4 million through October 2024. The total value of all permits are up 55% according to the City of Visalia.