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A steakhouse, a Fresno taqueria and more. Where you can eat at Madera's massive casino
The Central Valley’s newest casino opened its doors the last week of October, and while the 2,400 slot machines and 40 gaming tables will pull in the gamblers, there’s another reason to make the drive up Highway 99. Food. The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort near Avenue 18 in Madera is betting big on its restaurants, which ring the gaming floor and range from a quick taco stop to a white-tablecloth steakhouse with hundreds of wines. A few of the names will be familiar to Fresno diners. Others are brand new. Here’s a rundown of where to eat the next time you’re up there — or the next time hunger alone is reason enough to go. Manzanita Steakhouse This is the flagship, and the one the casino is clearly most proud of. Named after a tree that grows in the Sierra foothills, Manzanita is going for fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy. “Our focus is to also make those luxury options affordable because we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome here,” general manager Connor Jessop said. Expect prime steaks, seafood and — according to Jessop — hundreds of unique wine offerings. The man in the kitchen is chef
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This Quiet California Lake Has a Fishing Dock and a Friendly Tackle Shop, and It Welcomes Anglers of Every Ability
Some of the best outdoor days start with a dusty road and low expectations. You pull up thinking it will be just another pond, and then you find calm water, shady trees, and people who actually want you to have a good time. This spot in California is one of...
midvalleytimes.com
Fowler weighs in on the future of local parks
FOWLER – As the city prepares to throw its hat in the ring for a chance at state funding, residents have taken the opportunity to share their two cents. On Nov. 10, Community and Economic Development Director Matthew Flood joined the Fowler Recreation Commission to give a presentation on an upcoming Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant application. In his presentation, Flood shared that staff have been hosting a handful of meetings for community members to weigh in on what they’d like to see from their local parks, and provided an opportunity for the commissioners themselves to give some additional input.
fresnoland.org
Has Mike’s Grill changed? 17 years on, Fresno’s tri-tip sandwich master says no.
One of Fresno’s best sandwiches comes from one of its smallest restaurants. That was just one discovery from our recent search for the best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno. Mike’s Grill on Cedar just south of Herndon occupies a 150-square-foot kiosk that looks like a former Fotomat, and actually began as a Lehman’s Lock and Safe (and later became a Cingular Wireless). But for 17 years, they’ve been serving what some may consider Fresno’s best tri-tip sandwich.
Hanford Sentinel
MaxPreps
Football Preview: Hot Selma Meets East Bakersfield + Official Tickets
The Selma Bears will square off against the East Bakersfield Blades at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Selma is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games. Selma is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Cabrillo with points to spare, taking the game 34-16. The Bears pushed the score to 28-8 by the end of the third, a deficit the Conquistadores cut but never quite recovered from.
midvalleytimes.com
Local artists to bring holiday magic to Selma
SELMA – As winter magic begins to manifest across the Central Valley, the Selma Arts Center is looking to bring some festive fun to an upcoming holiday attraction. Until Nov. 23, artists from Selma and its neighboring communities are invited to submit holiday-themed artwork for display during the opening celebration of the city’s upcoming ice rink. In addition to bringing some extra holiday spirit to the rink for its Dec. 5 opening, the top three submissions will receive placement ribbons for their work, with the first place winner also receiving four free ice-skating passes.
Hanford Sentinel
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Sanger PD receives ‘hometown heroes’ donation
SANGER — The city’s new Tractor Supply store gave a $250 donation to the Sanger Police Department as part of the company’s annual celebration of military service members and hometown heroes. Tractor Supply Company is the nation’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, and launched its first location in...