Flooring Liquidators opened a showroom Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 10051 Indiana Ave. in Riverside.
The store offers a wide array of flooring options including hardwood, laminate, vinyl and carpet, plus cabinets and countertops.
“We’re excited to open our doors in Riverside and become part of this great community,” said Chris Nichols, CEO of Flooring Liquidators. “This new showroom is designed to make it easier for homeowners, contractors, and designers to explore our products in person and find the right fit for their projects.”
The Fairfield-based company operates 30 warehouse-format stores and design centers in California, Nevada and the Midwest.
The Riverside showroom is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Find more information at www.flooringliquidators.net.
Bass Pro converts to Santa’s winter wonderland
Free photos with Santa and other holiday family activities are available at Bass Pro Shops through Dec. 24.
Shoppers will get a free 4×6 photo with Santa and can participate in hands-on holiday games, toy stations, crafts and weekday giveaways.
Stores, with two in Southern California in Rancho Cucamonga and Irvine, now have a dash of winter wonderland with a cabin, snowy hills, elves and holiday decorations.
Every Tuesday through Dec. 23 at 5 p.m., Santa or Mrs. Claus will read holiday stories to families, followed by photos. Free reservations are required.
Customers also can join Santa and his helpers for a breakfast at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. Reservations are free, required and limited to four seats per family with photos included.
Visitors can make their reservations at basspro.com/santa.
Indian Wells office campus sells for $10.5 million
Orange County-based Circle Vision paid $10.5 million in a 1031 exchange for Indian Wells Medical & Professional Center at 74785 Highway 111in Indian Wells, according to Progressive Real Estate Partners.
Built in 1996, the two-story, 40,750 square-foot center is home to Charles Schwab, RadNet, Mercer Financial and SBEMP Law.
“The buyer was attracted to the property’s irreplaceable location and its institutional quality tenant mix of national healthcare and financial brands,” said Heather Sharp, a senior vice president with Progressive. “In a market where new development is nearly impossible, assets like this are extraordinarily rare and that scarcity continues to drive investor demand.”
The seller, the Miami-based investment company Kresher Capital, was represented by Progressive. Circle Vision, which handled its own representation, owns office and industrial properties in Orange County and Scottsdale, in addition to agricultural properties across California.
Raising Cane’s property sells for $12.2 million
A trifecta of fast-food properties in Corona sold in recent weeks for a combined $12.23 million.
CBRE said the tenant properties at Parkridge Plaza include Raising Cane’s at 840 North Main St., Habit Burger & Grill and Roll-Em-Up Taquitos at 860 and 870 North Main St.
All the tenants have long-term leases in place, the brokerage said.
The seller, Newport Beach-based Costanzo Investments, was represented by CBRE. The buyers were not identified but CBRE said they were all 1031 exchange investors. The Raising Cane’s buyer was represented by Surmount, a New York-based brokerage.
Pasion is Lake Elsinore’s new postmaster
Danilo Pasion Jr. is the new postmaster in Lake Elsinore.
Pasion Jr. began his postal career in 1998 as a rural carrier in Escondido. He was first promoted to supervisor in San Marcos in 2017, and the next year to supervisor in Temecula, so he could be closer to home. Pasion Jr. has held positions as an officer in charge in Sun City, Perris, Temecula, Murrieta and San Jacinto.
Pasion upward track continued in May 2024 when he was promoted to Mountain Center’s postmaster. He moved to the Lake Elsinore post office division in August 2025. In addition to that postmaster role, he is running operations and overseeing renovations at the Murrieta S&DC.
As postmaster, Pasion oversees more than 70 employees who deliver mail to nearly 17,000 delivery points across 32 routes, as well as services to more than 1,000 Post Offices boxes.
The Lake Elsinore Post Office is at 31724 Casino Drive.
Animal care has new handler in Yucca Valley
Shianne May is the new manager of Yucca Valley’s Animal Care and Control departments. She assumes the role in mid-December, overseeing the town’s animal shelter and its animal control operations.
May brings 13 years experience in animal welfare to her job. The Palm Springs native previously held senior-level roles with at Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and Found Animals Registry. She holds a degree in Public Relations from California State Long Beach.
“Ms. May’s strong background in shelter operations, along with her genuine dedication to animal welfare and the local community, make her an excellent fit for our team,” said Curtis Yakimow, the town manager. “We’re thrilled to welcome her as the new Animal Care and Control Manager and are confident her leadership will further strengthen the animal care and control services we provide to Yucca Valley residents.”
May passion for animal welfare began when she rescued her first cat as a child. She adopted her first dog from the original Palm Springs Animal Shelter, and in college decided to turn that passion into a career.
“I am honored to bring my experience in animal welfare to this role and serve the Morongo Basin community. As Animal Care and Control Manager, I look forward to collaborating with our partners to create meaningful, lasting improvements for both people and animals,” May said in a statement.
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