Project Run Madera received the Crystal Tower Award at the Annual Business and Education Shareholders\u2019 Luncheon hosted by the Madera County Compact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alisha Brown, founder of Project Run Madera, was recognized on August 25 for the organization\u2019s partnership with Madera Unified School District in front of more than 75 business and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project Run Madera partners with middle and high school athletic programs to support student athletes through mentorship, community engagement, and initiatives such as its annual gear giveaway, which provides free athletic apparel and equipment to hundreds of local youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProject Run Madera\u2019s commitment to removing barriers and creating opportunities for young athletes has made a lasting impact throughout Madera County,\u201d said Tricia Protzman, Madera County Superintendent of Schools. \u201cAlisha\u2019s generosity and dedication help students feel supported, confident, and ready to succeed both on and off the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project Run Madera was nominated for the award by Todd Lile, superintendent, Madera Unified School District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The luncheon was hosted by the Madera County Compact, and was held at the office of the Madera County Superintendent of Schools. It was sponsored by Camarena Health, Educational Employees Credit Union, Madera Community College, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, Oakhurst Physical Therapy, and State Center Community College District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Madera County Compact works collaboratively with Madera County Schools Foundation, along with business, community, and education leaders to strengthen student achievement and skills for success in college and the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Past recipients of the Crystal Tower Award include: A\/Dolphin Associates, Agriland, B-K Lighting, Bridge Store, Robert Brosi, D.D.S., Camarena Health, Citizens Business Bank, Corsaro\u2019s Family Pizza, Delaware North (Tenaya Lodge), Educational Employees Credit Union, Evapco West, Greenleaf Orchards, JBT FoodTech, Kern Family Farms, Kings Valley Industries, Kuckenbecker Tractor, Ginger Latimer, Madera Agricultural Services, Madera Community Hospital, Madera Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Movies Madera, Mowers Plus, Oakhurst Physical Therapy, Ozterity Lighting, Pacific Ethanol, Pete\u2019s Sport Shop, Ponderosa Telephone, Rancho San Miguel, Round Table Pizza, Sierra Ambulance, Sierra Telephone, S & J Lumber, Steel Structures, Valley Bowl, The Vineyard Restaurant, Vulcan Materials, WestCoast Products & Design.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Project Run Madera received the Crystal Tower Award at the Annual Business and Education Shareholders\u2019 Luncheon hosted by the Madera County Compact. Alisha Brown, founder of Project Run Madera, was recognized on August 25 for the organization\u2019s partnership with Madera Unified School District in front of more than 75 business and community leaders. Project Run […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[36,46],"class_list":["post-49493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-environment","tag-organizations"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49493","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49493"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49494,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49493\/revisions\/49494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49491,"date":"2026-09-05T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49491"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:17:35","slug":"fair-ready-to-kick-off-all-american-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/fair-ready-to-kick-off-all-american-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair ready to kick-off \u2018All-American Party!\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare, returns Sept. 10-13 for four days of live entertainment, carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, community stories and family-friendly activities as the fair celebrates its \u201cAll American Party!\u201d theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fair opens Thursday with free admission for everyone, courtesy of Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare. Why? Because \u201ceveryone\u2019s a kid, and kids are free!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEach year, the Madera District Fair gives our community a chance to come together, celebrate where we come from and create new memories,\u201d said Madera District Fair CEO Barbara Leach. \u201cThis year\u2019s All American Party gives us an opportunity to celebrate our community, our families and the people who make Madera County special. We\u2019re especially excited to welcome everyone through the gates for free on Thursday, thanks to Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2026 fair will feature a full lineup of free concerts, including 90s Rewind featuring Tone Loc, C&C Music Factory and Digital Underground on Thursday, at 7:30 p.m.; Night Ranger on Friday, at 8 p.m.; Clay Walker on Saturday, at 8 p.m.; and Gerardo Coronel and Los Morros del Norte on Sunday, at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fair will also offer additional live entertainment throughout the weekend on the Table Mountain afterparty stage, featuring Justin Lawrence & the Double Average Band, Nayely Frausto, Radio Ready, John Pemberton and the Shotgun Riders, Sonora San Jose and Line Dancing with Line Dance Therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to live music, fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, livestock shows and a variety of food and activities throughout the fairgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carnival rides are priced separately from fair admission, with pre-sale wristbands available for $35 through September 9 and wristbands available on the grounds for $40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Friday, fairgoers can also take advantage of $5 Fair Food from 5\u20137 p.m., with participating vendors offering a selection of fair favorites for just $5. Options include corn dogs, funnel cakes, lemonade, nachos, churros, kettle corn, lumpia, shaved ice, ice cream and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fair will also feature a flyover on Friday at 6:30 p.m., adding to the weekend\u2019s \u201cAll American Party!\u201d celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the complete entertainment schedule and additional information about the 2026 Madera District Fair, visit the Madera District Fair website or follow the fair on social media.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare, returns Sept. 10-13 for four days of live entertainment, carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, community stories and family-friendly activities as the fair celebrates its \u201cAll American Party!\u201d theme. The fair opens Thursday with free admission for everyone, courtesy of Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare. Why? Because \u201ceveryone\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49449,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,16],"tags":[29,32],"class_list":["post-49491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-entertainment","tag-community","tag-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49491"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49492,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49491\/revisions\/49492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49489,"date":"2026-09-05T07:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49489"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:15:07","slug":"supes-chair-addresses-capitol-hill-lawmakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/supes-chair-addresses-capitol-hill-lawmakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Supes Chair addresses Capitol Hill lawmakers"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a rare invitation to Capitol Hill to address Congressional leaders, Madera County Supervisor Chair Bobby Macaulay delivered strong testimony Wednesday to a House subcommittee on Natural Resources in support of codifying the Federal \u2018Order 3434\u2019 to strengthen partnerships between gateway communities and National Parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Madera County sees more traffic heading to the crown jewel of the National Parks system, Yosemite, than any other gateway community. Chair Macaulay offered a blueprint on why gateway communities are vital to the funding mechanism of tourism in and around National Parks and to preserve treasured land for generations to come with the simple solution of collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macaulay also pointed to the products of such collaboration and why he says its essential to sign into law H.R. Bill 10128, (Codifying Order 3434), introduced by Valley Congressman Tom McClintock. If passed by Congress, it would ensure Federal Parks nationwide will engage with local governments, Tribes, businesses, residents, and community organizations is an essential element of responsible public-land management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macaulay referenced the new and improved access to Yosemite that produced the most visitors this last year in over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chair Macaulay was honored to offer his testimony in hopes to bring national awareness to how gateway communities are the gateway to preserving treasured land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very grateful for the support of our representative, Tom McClintock, in bringing this bill forward,\u201d Macaulay said. \u201cCollaboration among federal, state, and local agencies is paramount in protecting our public lands.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In a rare invitation to Capitol Hill to address Congressional leaders, Madera County Supervisor Chair Bobby Macaulay delivered strong testimony Wednesday to a House subcommittee on Natural Resources in support of codifying the Federal \u2018Order 3434\u2019 to strengthen partnerships between gateway communities and National Parks. Madera County sees more traffic heading to the crown jewel […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[39],"class_list":["post-49489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-government"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49490,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49489\/revisions\/49490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49487,"date":"2026-09-05T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49487"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:13:50","slug":"fair-honoring-madera-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/fair-honoring-madera-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fair honoring Madera heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare, is inviting the community to celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday with an \u201cAll American Party!\u201d Sept. 10-13, bringing together local stories, patriotic traditions and family-friendly entertainment throughout the four-day celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A central part of this year\u2019s celebration is the All American Story Project, a special exhibit honoring the people, families and stories that help make Madera County what it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project recognizes individuals whose lives, accomplishments, service and contributions represent the spirit of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s All American Heroes include: Carlos Gonzales, Michael Pruitt, Eric Olson, Mike Hoffrage, David Pursell and John Hensley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The All American Dream category features: Cathy Wieland, Agustin Eufracio and Roger Evans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nishimoto Family will be featured in its own dedicated section of the exhibit, highlighting the family\u2019s story and experiences as part of Madera County\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through photographs and personal histories, the All American Story Project allows fairgoers to learn more about the people and experiences that have helped shape Madera County and the American Story at large. The exhibits will be located in Home Arts and Hatfield Hall throughout the Fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The All American Party will also take to the sky on Friday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m., where a special flyover will add a patriotic moment to the Fair\u2019s celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those looking to celebrate from the ground, the Fair will bring the community together for the All American Karaoke Contest, giving fairgoers the opportunity to watch contestants sing and compete in the first Madera District Fair Karaoke Contest. Stop by on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. on the Patio Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The celebration will continue throughout the weekend with live entertainment, carnival rides, livestock shows, fair food, family activities and a very patriotic drone show nightly following the headline concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2026 Madera District Fair runs Sept. 10-13. Fair hours are 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 3-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $15 at the gate, with pre-sale tickets available for $10. Through September 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opening Day is free for everyone, courtesy of Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare. Children 12 and under also receive free admission every day of the Fair, courtesy of Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information about the \u201cAll American Party,\u201d the All American Story Project, Fair events and the complete schedule, visit www.maderafair.com and follow @maderafair on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Madera District Fair, presented by Valley Children\u2019s Healthcare, is inviting the community to celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday with an \u201cAll American Party!\u201d Sept. 10-13, bringing together local stories, patriotic traditions and family-friendly entertainment throughout the four-day celebration. A central part of this year\u2019s celebration is the All American Story Project, a special exhibit honoring […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49448,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19],"tags":[29,32],"class_list":["post-49487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-news","tag-community","tag-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49487"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49487\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49488,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49487\/revisions\/49488"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49482,"date":"2026-09-05T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49482"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:06:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:06:40","slug":"oakchella-returns-to-oakhurst-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/oakchella-returns-to-oakhurst-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakchella returns to Oakhurst today"},"content":{"rendered":"
Calling all festival lovers, join MY Club today for the 3rd annual Oakchella Family Music Festival, a day packed with live music, entertainment, and community, with proceeds supporting MY Club\u2019s Teen Center and Mountain Youth.<\/p>\n\n
Gates open at 11:30 a.m., and the festival runs from 12-9 p.m. at the Oakhurst Community Center (39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst). Tickets are $25 per person; children 12 and under receive free admission.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cReaching our third Oakchella is an incredible milestone and a testament to what our community can accomplish when we come together for a great cause. What began as an idea to bring our community together through music, art, and local culture has grown into an event that has made a lasting impact.\u201d said Paulina Holcomb, Organizer of Oakchella and Director of Business Operations at MY Club.<\/p>\n\n
Enjoy lively performances throughout the day on the main stage, including Raised by Radio, High Praise, JNX, Mom\u2019s Leftovers, John Pemberton, The Roots Rockers, and Fritzoe.<\/p>\n\n
Browse the Vendor Village for artisan clothing, accessories, home goods, body products, fun face painting, and more.<\/p>\n\n
Bring an appetite to the Food Vendor Alley, featuring tasty food trucks and local favorites. Kids of all ages are welcome in the Kids Zone, with lawn games, crafts, a bounce house, and opportunities to socialize while their parents enjoy the music. MY Club staff will supervise this fun, safe area, which will be accessible only to children and MY Club staff.<\/p>\n\n
For those 21 and over, don\u2019t miss the Beer Garden, sponsored by South Gate Brewing Co., stocked with cold brews and signature cocktails, the perfect place to listen to the tunes.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cThanks to the generosity of our sponsors, vendors, performers, volunteers, and attendees, proceeds from Oakchella helped fund the creation of the MY Club Teen Center; a safe, welcoming space where local teens can learn, connect and thrive. Every ticket purchased and every dollar spent at the festival directly supports opportunities for youth in our mountain communities,\u201d Holcomb said.<\/p>\n\n
MY Club has helped to enrich the lives of young people in the mountain communities through homework help, STEM and Leadership programs, Arts & Crafts programs, and Keeping Fit for the last 27 years. The organization also offers sports leagues throughout the school year, sports camps, and provides several educational and character-based scholarships through the Youth Ambassador Program. All proceeds from Oakchella will support this 501c3 nonprofit organization. Invest in the future of mountain-area youth, strengthen the community, and enjoy a full day of music; tickets are available at http:\/\/mountainyouthclubs.org\/oakchella.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Proceeds to support MY Club Teen Center and Mountain Youth Calling all festival lovers, join MY Club today for the 3rd annual Oakchella Family Music Festival, a day packed with live music, entertainment, and community, with proceeds supporting MY Club\u2019s Teen Center and Mountain Youth. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., and the festival runs from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":49447,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,16],"tags":[29],"class_list":["post-49482","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-above-the-fold","category-entertainment","tag-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49482","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49482"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49486,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49482\/revisions\/49486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/49447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49480,"date":"2026-09-05T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49480"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:02:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:02:18","slug":"north-fork-rancheria-of-mono-indians-conclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/north-fork-rancheria-of-mono-indians-conclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians: Conclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"
The ethnohistory of the North Fork Mono Indians, like all tribes of the area, is a story of trials, accomplishments, adjustments and integration. Throughout their history the tribe has learned to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Relationships with other tribes and settlers were crucial to survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have learned much about the history of the Northfork Mono, as they became known, but there is still more to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the early part of the 20th century, records on the tribe were sketchy and a generally neglected topic. Indian advocacy groups pressured the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to re-examine their responsibilities toward California natives. The secretary for one of the advocacy groups, Charles E. Kelsey, was appointed to the bureau in 1904 to survey the conditions of California Indians, especially those who found themselves landless. His findings and recommendations were submitted to Congress in 1906 and ancestors of the Northfork Mono appeared on the census, constituting their first enumeration by the bureau as a distinctive group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result of Kelsey\u2019s work, the bureau purchased communal homes, rancherias, and individual tracts for allotments and homesteads. Eventually, the North Fork Rancheria was purchased near the Presbyterian Mission that many Northfork Mono children attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the rancherias purchased for Indians were situated on poor quality land, not suitable for farming. The Northfork Mono generally used the land as a campground during their seasonal circuit and when visiting their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Historically, many Indian boarding schools around California were known as terrible places, but the Presbyterian Mission in North Fork does not appear to be an oppressive place. It wasn\u2019t known as a place where native culture and language was suppressed. In fact, during the first decades of the 20th century, the mission was important to the survival of the Tribe. The mission provided food and shelter for their children, as well as stability and education in American ways, while parents worked the labor circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mission was also concerned with the health of the North Fork Mono. In 1923, Field Matron Blanche Landon reported that Indian children came back from the Valley, after working the vineyards at Minturn, with bad cases of impetigo. They asked the government to help provide health care. That care did not arrive until 1928.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The men and women of the North Fork Rancheria spent much of their time working the fields and ranches in and around the city of Madera. Some enlisted into the military, even though Indians were not considered citizens of the United States until 1924. Rancheria land could not support tribal citizens and many continued to intermarry, and migrate for employment purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, in 1958, congress enacted the Rancheria Act, terminating federal trusteeship and recognition of 41 tribes in California, including the status and lands of the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. In 1966, the North Fork Rancheria was terminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though federal recognition of the tribe had ended, the Tribe continued. Many relocated to the Valley\u2019s urban area to access social and health services and find work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 1979, California Legal Services filed a class action suit against the federal government claiming the government failed to make clear provisions of the Rancheria Act and fell short of its promises for public improvements. The government settled the lawsuit in 1983 by restoring federal recognition to each of the 17 tribes represented in the suit, including the North Fork Mono.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In 2004, the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians began one of the most thorough and extensive ethnohistorical studies ever conducted by a California tribe. The study entailed significant financial investment and nearly two years of primary and secondary research on behalf of the Tribe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 7,000 local, state and federal documents were analyzed and scores of personal interviews were held with tribal citizens and non-Natives. This ambitious research project was conducted by James M. McClurken & Associates, a preeminent authority in the field of ethnohistory who has conducted numerous studies for tribes throughout Canada and the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The report, entitled \u201cEthnohistory of the Northfork Mono in the Vicinity of the City of Madera, California,\u201d was written by Ms. Heather A. Howard, Ph.D., and made available by the Tribe in the Summer of 2006. The research project and final report represent the North Fork Rancheria\u2019s commitment to better understand and relate Northfork Mono history, culture and values to its own citizens as well as others within the community.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This series of articles appeared in The Madera Tribune newspaper and website in August 2006 and distill the 400-plus page report into a single story of the Northfork Mono, from pre-contact to the modern era. The author, Mr. Cal Tatum, captures unique hallmarks and recurring themes in the history of the North Fork Rancheria, most notably the Tribe\u2019s exceptional efforts to co-exist and adapt to the changing landscape \u2014 politically, culturally, and geographically \u2014 of Madera County. This adaptability continues to be a trademark of the Tribe\u2019s relationship with the surrounding communities to this day. Like our historical connection to the lands of Madera County, it is an enduring part of our history.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope these articles will provide valuable insight into the Northfork Mono and other Native peoples of the San Joaquin Valley region. As always, our Tribe\u2019s goal remains to be good friends, relatives, and neighbors to all who share this special place now called Madera.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2014 On behalf of our nearly 1,400 tribal citizens, we are sincerely, the Tribal Council of the North Fork Rancheria, September 2006<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The ethnohistory of the North Fork Mono Indians, like all tribes of the area, is a story of trials, accomplishments, adjustments and integration. Throughout their history the tribe has learned to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Relationships with other tribes and settlers were crucial to survival. 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II last year in the Sac-Joaquin Section. However, a long touchdown pass and a pick-six closed the door in Toros Stadium in a 31-22 final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There were some positives to come out of the game. Freshman quarterback Adalynn Chavez is settling in as QB1. In previous games, Amerie Lujan was the main target. She was held to just one catch for 22 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Karina Contreras caught six passes for 50 yards. Isabella Perez caught two passes for 41 yards. Freshman center Victoria Macugay showed off excellent hands with catches of 33 and 24 yards and a conversion reception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Falcons gained 293 yards of total offense. However, they were limited to 78 yards rushing. The defense allowed big plays of 49 and 51 yards that led to scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Toros, with a 22-yard reception by Lujan, moved the ball inside the Falcons\u2019 10-yard line after an 11-yard pass to Alexa Rocha-Cervantes. However, the Toros turned the ball over on downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atwater marched 69 yards down the field on 12 plays. They converted two fourth downs on the drive, including a 16-yard run on fourth-and-11. The Falcons scored on a one-yard run for a 7-0 lead with 32 seconds left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Toros put together a sustained drive of their own. They drove 66-yards on 11 plays to tie the score. Chavez found Contreras for 11 yards on third-and-eight. Then, Chavez found Perez for 21 yards on fourth-and-12 to get the ball to the 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three plays later, Chavez scrambled, and ran to the corner of the end zone for the touchdown. Chavez found Lujan in the end zone for the conversion to tie the score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atwater used a 49-yard gain on fourth-and-five to get inside the Torres five-yard line. The Falcons scored on the next play for a 13-7 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the Toros went three-and-out, the Falcons used three pass plays for 45 yards to get inside the Torres five. Three plays later, a quick pass into the end zone gave the Falcons a 19-7 lead with 31 seconds left in the half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Torres defense, after allowing scores on all three first half possessions, forced a three-and-out from Atwater on the first drive of the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Falcons\u2019 punt only traveled 10 yards, and the Toros had the ball on the Falcon 20. However, Chavez threw three incomplete passes to bring up fourth down. Chavez, rolled to her left and found Perez in the back corner of the end zone for the touchdown to cut the lead to 19-15 with 7:23 left in the third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite allowing an initial first down, a sack by Jazmin Garcia forced a punt. Atwater got the ball back with an interception to halt the Torres momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On fourth-and-three from the Torres 22, Rocha-Cervantes picked up a sack to turn the ball over on downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chavez connected with Macugay down the field to put the ball at the three. On fourth-and-goal, Chavez scrambled to her right and found the end zone for the touchdown. Chavez hit Macugay for the conversion, and a 22-19 lead with 4:22 left in the fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Atwater converted on a fourth-and-two, and then found a receiver behind the Torres defense for a 51-yard touchdown catch-and-run to take a 25-22 lead with 1:39 left in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Torres tried to drive back into the game. However, a pass to the wrong-side shoulder resulted in an interception, and Atwater returned it for a touchdown with 43 seconds left for the 31-22 final score.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Matilda Torres Toros flag football head coach Brian Mitchell was making the schedule for this season, he didn\u2019t do his team any favors. His first four regular season games came against four of the top teams in the Sac-Joaquin Section in preparation for the first year of playoffs in the Central Section. 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They committed six hitting errors in a 13-point run. However, from that point, the Toros outscored Pacheco 73-46 the rest of the way for a three-set sweep at Torres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Toros out hit the Panthers by more than double, 39-18. They had three hitters with eight or more kills, led by Tarin Anderson with 11. Mya Lujan added 10 and Calliope Gutierrez had eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Toros also served up 13 aces, but missed 10 serves. The Panthers had nine aces and four blocks, but also committed 19 hitting errors in the loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lujan put down a kill to open the match. However, a missed serve led to 13 straight Pacheco points. In the run, Pacheco had four kills, a block and an ace. However, the Toros had five hitting errors to help the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Toros battled back. Bella Laredo served up two points and Destiny Miranda served up an ace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a kill by Amelia Specials, Alexa Cervantes served up two of her team-high six aces during a four-point run. Freshman Alana Hamman put down a tip kill to cut Pacheco\u2019s lead to 14-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A missed serve and an ace opened Pacheco\u2019s lead to four. Anderson put down back-to-back kills to get the lead down to two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Panthers scored two points before an Anderson kill. Gianna Gonzalez served up two aces and Anderson put down another kill to tie the set at 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two teams tied at 19, 20 and 21 before Miranda served up a point for a 23-11 lead. After a missed serve, Hamman put down a tip kill for set point. Cervantes served up another ace for a 25-20 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the second set, Anderson served up three straight points with a Gutierrez kill. A Lujan side out kill led to a Laredo ace for a 5-1 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacheco cut the lead down to two before a Hamman tip kill. Anderson added another kill to get the lead to four. Pacheco got a side out kill and an ace to get the lead to one, and tie the set at 11 after another ace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gutierrez put down a tip kill and Miranda had a kill for a 13-11 lead. The Panthers scored three straight points to take the lead before a Gutierrez side out kill tied the set at 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacheco reclaimed the lead after an ace, but the Toros scored three straight points with kills from Anderson and Lujan to take a 19-17 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The two teams exchanged 10 straight side outs with Lujan putting down two side out kill. Pacheco hit out of bounds for set point, and then hit into the net for a 25-22 Torres second set win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the third set, Pacheco scored the first points, but didn\u2019t lead the rest of the set. Anderson put down a side out kill, and added two aces. Lujan put down a kill in a four-point run for the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gutierrez bumped a ball back over the net for a save, but the ball fell on the Pacheco end for a kill. The Panthers responded with three straight points to cut the lead to one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specials put down a side out kill and Hamman had another tip kill for an 8-5 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After another Specials side out kill, Cervantes served up three straight aces for a 12-6 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Panthers served up an ace, but Anderson got the side out with a kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specials served up the next seven points to take control of the set. In the run, Anderson had two kills and a solo block, and Lujan added a kill for a 20-8 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacheco scored four straight points before an Anderson kill down the line. The Panthers got the side out, and cut the lead to seven before hitting into the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anderson served up an ace and Lujan put down a kill to get to match point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacheco got the side out on a missed serve. They added two more points to cut the lead to seven. On the fourth match point, Gutierrez went down the line for a kill, and a 25-17 victory to end the match.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Matilda Torres Toros girls volleyball team didn\u2019t start off its match with Pacheco on the right foot. They committed six hitting errors in a 13-point run. However, from that point, the Toros outscored Pacheco 73-46 the rest of the way for a three-set sweep at Torres. 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Young American men were drafted and brought together from every corner of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A young man from the South might find himself in basic training with someone from New York, California, Minnesota or Ohio. We talked about our families, our communities and our states. We learned something important: we were Americans first. Then came Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n America entered Vietnam as part of its Cold War effort to contain communist expansion. We must be honest about history: America did not ultimately achieve its objective of preserving a non-communist South Vietnam. North Vietnamese forces captured Saigon in 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But the men who fought there believed they were defending their country against communist expansion. Many paid the ultimate price. Then America changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The draft ended in 1973. One of the great experiences that brought young Americans together disappeared. The 1960s and 1970s brought enormous cultural and political changes. Universities became centers of activism, radical political ideas gained influence in some academic circles, and traditional institutions were increasingly challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But something even more important began disappearing: The passing of history from one generation to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My children, now in their 50s, were encouraged to sit with their World War II grandmothers and grandfathers and simply listen. Listen to the stories. Listen to what it was like to live through the Depression; what it meant to go to war; how families sacrificed, worked, saved and built communities. Those weren\u2019t lectures. They were living history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many Americans under 40 have never had that experience. For some, the grandparents who personally remembered World War II are gone. The stories are gone with them. Instead, too many young Americans receive their understanding of America primarily through schools, social media, entertainment and political commentary. Then we wonder why some become attracted to socialism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They hear that socialism means fairness, that government can provide what people need. But too often, they haven\u2019t been taught about the other side of the equation: responsibility. Freedom comes with responsibility. Rights come with responsibilities. A prosperous country cannot simply promise everything without someone producing the wealth to pay for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve said for years that communists and socialists think in generations while Americans too often think in election cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether we agree with that statement completely or not, one thing is certain: political movements understand the enormous power of shaping what the next generation believes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what should we do? Teach them. Give young Americans the books. Give them the history. Let them read Marx, but also let them read the history of countries that attempted Marxism. Let them study the Soviet Union, China and other communist governments. Let them read American history. And let them read books with which they disagree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Freedom is not inherited like a piece of property. Every generation must learn why freedom matters, accept the responsibility that comes with it, and decide whether it is worth preserving. That is the lesson my generation learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is the lesson I fear we have stopped teaching.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How did America go from a nation that understood the dangers of communism to a nation where some young Americans now believe socialism \u2014 or even communism \u2014 is the answer? I believe part of the answer is that we stopped teaching our generations to one another. I was part of a generation that was […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[32],"class_list":["post-49473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-opinion","tag-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49473"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49475,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49473\/revisions\/49475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":49468,"date":"2026-09-05T07:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maderatribustg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=49468"},"modified":"2026-09-04T16:51:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T23:51:05","slug":"opinion-north-fork-mono-casino-set-to-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/opinion-north-fork-mono-casino-set-to-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Opinion: North Fork Mono Casino set to open"},"content":{"rendered":" Barriga llena,<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n coraz\u00f3n contento.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n A full belly makes<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n for a happy heart.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n \u2014 Javier Ramirez,<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n Fuego Mexican Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n\n Finally, after years of court decisions, the North Fork Mono Casino is getting ready to open its doors to customers this fall. It will be one of the most convenient casinos in the state, located just off State Route 99 in Madera at 17770 Golden State Boulevard. According to a press release from SSA Marketing, \u201cthe resort brings an elevated yet welcoming gaming, dining, and entertainment experience to residents and visitors throughout the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n The casino complex, which covers 264,000 square feet, has been developed by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California. The $725 million resort and casino is managed by Station Casinos and will create more than 1,500 local jobs.<\/p>\n\n Employment is available for people in gaming, hospitality, and food and beverage venues. Specifically, according to Stephen Hawkins, writing for Your Central Valley in mid-June, \u201cThe casino is recruiting for a wide range of roles as it prepares to launch, including kitchen staff, chefs and cooks, food and beverage, restaurant server, bartender, gift shop, promotions and entertainment, advertising, security, maintenance, gaming, personnel, accounting, payroll, engineering, valet, team supervisor and managers, human resources, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Of course, by now some of those positions may have been filed, but many are still available.<\/p>\n\n Gaming operations include 2,400 slot machines, 40 table games, and four bars. Hawkins states that hiring procedures target \u201cpeople looking for casino jobs in Madera, hospitality careers in the Central Valley, and opportunities to join a new team as it gets started.\u201d Moreover, pay will be competitive and employees will receive health, dental, and vision insurance.<\/p>\n\n Employees will also qualify for a 401(k) retirement plan. And the perquisites even include free meals in the Team Member Dining Room. In addition to the many areas of employment that a casino offers, there are eight \u2014 count \u2018em \u2014 restaurants, featuring everything from steaks and seafood to smash burgers and pizza. Here\u2019s the line up, directly from the SSA Marketing list.<\/p>\n\n \u201cA vibrant fast-casual caf\u00e9 serving Asian comfort food including pho, b\u00e1nh mi, international-inspired brunch, handcrafted Vietnamese phin drip coffee, boba, fruit teas, and fusion favorites made with bold flavor and fresh ingredients.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cThe go-to destination for crave-worthy chicken favorites, from crispy tenders and wings to hearty sandwiches, featuring both classic flavors and Korean-inspired twists. Complete the experience with indulgent milkshakes and freshly baked pastries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cThis family-friendly dining experience offers elevated smash burgers made with premium ingredients. With signature stacked patties, crispy fries, and soft-serve ice cream, there is something for every foodie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cElevate pizza night with handcrafted Neapolitan and Sicilian-style pies made from premium Italian ingredients and creative flavor profiles. Pizza Fiore offers signature pies like jalape\u00f1o hot honey and taco-inspired specialties alongside fresh pastas, seasonal salads, indulgent desserts, and specialty beverages.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cA craft coffee bar featuring small batch-roasted coffee beans from all over the world. Offering specialty coffee selections, fresh baked goods, an array of juices, breakfast items, and all-day snacks to fulfill any craving day or night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cA name many locals know, established January in 2024, is a Fresno favorite. This family-owned restaurant blends time honored traditions with premium ingredients, drawing inspiration from Fresno\u2019s rich agricultural heritage. Exclusive to the casino, guests can enjoy specialty offerings like Prime Ribeye and Surf N\u2019 Turf Tacos.<\/p>\n\n \u201cMy dad always lived by the saying, \u2018Barriga llena, coraz\u00f3n contento\u2019 \u2014 a full belly make for a happy heart,\u2019 said Javoer Ramirez, of Fuego. \u2018That philosophy is in everything we cook. Our family roots are in Michoac\u00e1n, but our passion spans all of Mexico. We are thrilled to welcome North Fork Mono Casino guests to our table for an authentic, unforgettable meal.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cManzanita Steakhouse serves a the property\u2019s flagship restaurant, showcasing the best of Central California through a menu rooted in locally-sourced ingredients, premium cut steaks, fresh seafood, and chef-driven specialties. This steakhouse will offer guests a unique fine dining option in Central California.\u201d<\/p>\n\n \u201cBeyond the Food Hall, Clubhouse 99 is the game-day destination, featuring 56 large-screen TVs and more than 20 local and imported beers on tap. Guests can catch every moment on massive screens alongside bites, craft brews, and full-service hospitality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n Throughout the Central Valley, and especially in Madera, for many years people have heard the rumor that a new casino would be opening in the vicinity of Avenue 17 and SR 99. In recent years, the prospect has been a stop-and-go phenomenon. We\u2019d hear that the Mono people had received clearance to break ground for the project. Then we\u2019d get news of a court order to cease the development. Hopes rose. Hopes sank.<\/p>\n\n We have a willing and able workforce that needs employment opportunities, and the casino can meet that challenge. We have a population that is starved for entertainment, and the casino can provide that, too. And, every city wants a variety of restaurants with creative offerings, high quality food, and superior preparation.<\/p>\n\n The North Fork Mono Indian Casino will help to make Madera a destination. I hope our city will warmly welcome our new neighbor.<\/p>\n\n \u2022 \u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n Jim Glynn es Profesor Em\u00e9rito de Sociolog\u00eda. Se le puede contactar en j_glynn@att.net.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Barriga llena, coraz\u00f3n contento. A full belly makes for a happy heart. \u2014 Javier Ramirez, Fuego Mexican Kitchen Finally, after years of court decisions, the North Fork Mono Casino is getting ready to open its doors to customers this fall. It will be one of the most convenient casinos in the state, located just off […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"page_builder":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[26,29,46],"class_list":["post-49468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-opinion","tag-business","tag-community","tag-organizations"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49468"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49472,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49468\/revisions\/49472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maderatribune.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}]Casino operations<\/h3>\n\n
Asia Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n
Chick Republic<\/h3>\n\n
Smash Stack Burger<\/h3>\n\n
Pizza Fiore<\/h3>\n\n
Kopiah<\/h3>\n\n
Fuego Mexican Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n
Manzanita Steakhouse<\/h3>\n\n
Clubhouse 99<\/h3>\n\n
The long wait: Almost over<\/h3>\n\n