Ceres approves new gas station despite local pushback

A new Maverik gas station is coming to Ceres after city leaders rejected an appeal to block the project.

The City Council voted 4 to 0 last week to approve the travel center at Mitchell and Rohde roads near Highway 99. City officials say the project will generate as much as $700,000 a year in sales tax, create about 15 jobs, and bring new amenities — including the city’s first RV dump station.

“This is not a truck stop, it’s a truck refueling station or travel center,” City Manager Doug Dunford said. “Get your gas, use the restroom, and go.”…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS