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The Fresno Bee
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
The Fresno Bee
Central Section football playoffs: SJM wins thriller; Madera RB runs wild in win
While No. 4 seed Kingsburg handled business in Division II with a 47-13 victory over No. 13 Golden West, the division’s other playoff games provided plenty of drama. No. 12 San Joaquin Memorial rallied from a 21-7 halftime deficit to stun No. 5 Central Valley Christian 33-28. Jayden Jenkins scored on a 3-yard run with 25 seconds remaining to cap the comeback and give the Panthers the victory. The fourth quarter featured plenty of back-and-forth action. CVC scored a touchdown to take a 28-27 lead before Jenkins delivered the game-winning score. In another Division II thriller, No. 9 Centennial edged No. 8 Lemoore 17-16, converting a two-point attempt to escape with the victory. Division III: Madera wins shootout It was a memorable week for Darius Smith. First, the Madera standout received his first Division I scholarship offer from Sam Houston State. Then he delivered a performance to remember Friday night. Smith accounted for five touchdowns — four rushing and one receiving — to lead the No. 11-seeded Coyotes to a wild 59-48 victory over No. 6 Templeton. “He is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the Valley,” Madera coach Kenneth Paolinelli said. “Super, great humble kid. Great teammate who
The Fresno Bee
Top stories: Snack recall. Valley election results. Is Starving Artist closed? Grocery tenant
Voters across five San Joaquin Valley counties cast ballots this week in races that will shape Sacramento and Washington representation, while north Fresno saw major shifts at the RiverView Shopping Center. A popular toddler snack sold nationwide was pulled from shelves over a choking hazard that federal regulators called potentially fatal. Here is a quick look at what readers followed most closely in The Fresno Bee this week. Here are top stories of the week: How did the Central Valley vote? See live 2026 election results across five counties — Voters in Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties cast ballots Tuesday in races for Congress, the California Legislature, county and city offices, school boards and local ballot measures. Unofficial results are being updated as county election officials continue counting. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10, and counties must certify results by Dec. 3. Empty for years, a north Fresno grocery gets a new renter. Who is it? Why the delay? — After seven years sitting empty, the former Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins space at the RiverView Shopping Center has a new tenant: Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Indoor Golf. The spot
Madera Tribune
Coyotes girls advance to quarterfinals
With a dominant second period, the Madera Coyote girls water polo team easily dispatched the Liberty-Bakersfield Patriots in the first-round of the Central Section Div. III Playoffs at McAlister Pool. The Coyotes outscored Liberty, 7-1, in the second quarter, and cruised for a 16-10 victory Tuesday to send them to...