Milestones in the making since the Fresno County 2020 Creek Fire
Nov 26, 2024
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A community is building itself back up 10 milestones at a time following the devastating Creek Fire in 2020.
On Wednesday at 9 a.m., the Lake Shore Resort at Huntington Lake in eastern Fresno County will unveil a newly renovated General Store in a soft opening for the first time since the Creek Fire in 2020.
The resort says the historic building's first floor has been transformed into a modern store with all of the conveniences including; fresh produce, hand-cut meats, snacks, alcohol, a specialty coffee bar, general household goods, fishing tackle, clothing, and much more.
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“The reopening of our General Store isn’t just a milestone for our community. It’s a 10-mile stone,” said Owner of Lakeshore Resort Lev Nargizyan.
He says this restoration is part of the ongoing improvements to the resort including; the modernization of cabins, RV park, dining room, the classic saloon, and general infrastructure improvements to the electrical system and modernization of the sewage treatment facility.
"Next up are plans for a 5000 foot building housing a commercial kitchen, bakery, pizzeria, laundry, loading dock, and warehouse in the plans for Summer 2025,” said Nargizyan.
The Lakeshore Resort is located at 61953 Huntington Lake Rd.