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Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, the quaint town of Coarsegold holds the dual distinction of being a treasure trove of California Gold Rush history and the southern gateway to the awe-inspiring Yosemite National Park. Once known as 'Coarse-Gold Gulch' for the sizable nuggets found in its streams, Coarsegold drew fortune-seekers and contributed to the over one and a half million dollars in gold extracted from the region. Today, the town's legacy is proudly displayed in the Coarsegold Historic Village, offering a glimpse into the 'Old West' and the area's indigenous heritage.

The town of Madera, California, is grappling with the heartbreaking news of the discovery of 19-year-old Melanie Stephanie Rios Camacho's remains in a local orchard, marking a tragic end to the search for the missing teen. After failing to return home from her job at AutoZone and missing a subsequent shift, an investigation was launched, leading to the arrest of her ex-boyfriend, Vicente Alexandro Jasso, and his friend, Jose Cornelio Lopez-Hernandez, for their roles in her disappearance and death.

Police say the pickup had stolen letters and packages from the mailbox, which was opened with a key.

Rite Aid is closing 30 more stores across a dozen states, adding to the more than 100 they closed earlier this year.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.248, a week ago the price is $3.265 , according to AAA.

Firefighters have controlled a fire that broke out at a McDonald's in Tarpey Village.

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Looking for something festive to do this weekend with your family to celebrate the holidays? We’ve got the list just for you! Saturday, Dec. 2 Downtown Fresno’s 94th Annual Christmas Parade Where: Downtown Fresno’s Fulton Street Time: Parade starts at 11 a.m. Details: The festive event will feature floats and performances in […]

Approved 5-0 the revised Madera County Library Collection Development Policy, which includes an oversight panel composed in part of community members selected at the discretion of the library director – and not subject to the Brown Act – to review appeals made within its new policy for the reconsideration of materials. This comes on the heels of Fresno County passing the controversial Parents Matter Act, which Madera County supervisors referenced in their commentary.

Two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in Clovis.

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Three men are wanted after hitting a woman on Wednesday in a Walmart parking lot and fleeing the scene, according to the Clovis Police Department. Police say the woman was walking in between cars in the parking lot of the Walmart on Herndon Avenue when a white Honda veered into a […]

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near madera.

Two More Bidders Emerge For Shuttered Madera Hospital. There is still hope that Madera Community Hospital will reopen. It shut down and filed for bankruptcy a year ago, leaving patients with virtually no other options. Earlier this month, a deal to save the facility fell through. But two more suitors are eyeing the hospital.

OAKHURST–The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Oakhurst Area is coordinating “Be A Santa to a Senior” for local seniors who are residents at local assisted living facilities. Drop-off locations are located throughout the area to collect socks, games, decks of cards, dominos, books, calendars, coloring books, pens, pencils,...

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The driver killed after a solo-vehicle crash on Highway 168 has been identified by the Fresno County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday. Deputies identified the driver as 39-year-old Silas Ruiz of Clovis. CHP says they responded to the area near Highway 168 and Shaw Avenue on Monday at noon after a driver […]

Despite the negative impacts from the closure of Madera Community Hospital to kick off 2023, the region saw continued growth The post Madera County: Add a tight retail market to the mix appeared first on The Business Journal.

OAKHURST–It’s time for the 34th annual Oakhurst Christmas Tree Lighting at the Talking Bear corner at Highway 41 and Road 426. This years event is on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. The event starts at 4PM with local vendors, crafts, food and more! Music and entertainment starts at 4:30. The tree will light at 6:00 and Santa arrives immediately after on his big red sleigh! Rain, sleet, snow or clear skies…we will be there to welcome in the Christmas season. This event has become a Christmas time small town reunion and the goal is to keep it going for generations to come!

COARSEGOLD, CA – A transformation is underway at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino as Goldfield’s Cafe is being reintroduced as Nohʔoʔ Café (pronounced No-Oh). The rebranding celebrates the tribe’s language and culture, inviting guests to experience American home-style cooking immersed in Chukchansi tradition. Derived from the Chukchansi word for bear, Nohʔoʔ Café embraces the spirit of the bear, symbolizing strength and warmth.

Get ready to start your Christmas celebrations with a bang! The much-anticipated event, "The Grinch's Kick Off to Christmas!" is just around the corner. This festive extravaganza is set to take place on Fri, Dec 01, from 6pm to 8pm, promising a fun-filled evening for you and your family.

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COARSEGOLD–Bikers For Christ would like to invite the community to a toy drive and run that will support Manna House and our Mountain Community. The event will begin at Robert’s Frosty in Coarsegold December 2nd from 10:30am to 11:30am. Coffee and donuts will be provided. To participate bring an unwrapped toy. Finishing up the fun will be a ride to Manna House of Oakhurst to deliver all the toys!