# Fresno Kills Home Kitchen Pilot | Fresno News

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Published: 2026-07-18T03:00:58+00:00
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## Resource

Fresno County supervisors unexpectedly killed a home kitchen pilot program called MEHKO, which would’ve let 66 entrepreneurs run small restaurants from their homes — a lifeline for chefs like Paul Samarin, who saw it as his path to both business and healing. Despite approving it just months prior, three supervisors voted no, citing traffic and inspection concerns, leaving hopefuls like Paul heartbroken and facing closure. With grant money running out by August and no formal oversight for those still operating, the future of home-based food businesses hangs in the balance — though advocates hope a new board in 2027 might revive the dream. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f92c979cebbc434d

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