Sweetgreen Eyes Carl's Jr. Location in Goleta, DUI Crash in Visalia

In Goleta, the proposed Sweetgreen location is undergoing scrutiny from the Design Review Board, with discussions focusing on the building's aesthetic and integration with the Calle Real Shopping Center's overall design. The board members have expressed interest in seeing a design that is both modern and fitting with the local architectural style. The architect on the project aims to minimize changes to the existing structure while incorporating Sweetgreen's brand identity.

Meanwhile, in Visalia, the Carl's Jr. became an accidental landmark in a DUI incident. According to police reports, Brandon Smith, 30, was driving under the influence of alcohol when he ran a red light and collided with a Toyota minivan. The force of the collision sent Smith's GMC truck careening into the Carl's Jr. building. Smith was hospitalized for treatment before being taken into custody. Fortunately, no one inside the restaurant or the minivan sustained injuries. The building sustained considerable damage.

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A DUI suspect crashed a truck into the Carl's Jr. restaurant at the intersection of Ben Maddox and Main in Visalia&ref=yanuki.com.

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