FRESNO – Kaiser Permanente Fresno is partnering with a national organization, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City to support small businesses with a goal of increasing high quality jobs in under-served communities in Fresno County and surrounding communities to help improve overall community health. Kaiser Permanente sponsors the organization’s Inner City Capital Connections program, which offers local businesses a ...

MADERA — In Madera County, many local business owners have been excitedly and anxiously waiting for their opportunity to reopen since the COVID-19 pandemic started, as several counties have begun transitioning to encouraging business to reopen in early July. However, according to Brian Gamble, Senior Administrative Analyst at Madera County Department of Public Health, Madera County was put on the ...

Special to Sierra News Online MADERA – Wines made in Madera County are getting noticed — even amid a pandemic. The results are in from the distinguished Sunset International Wine Competition, which took place June 22 in Santa Rosa. Several Madera County wineries received “high” recognition at the competition. Ficklin Vineyards received double gold, 95 points, for both their Aged 10 ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — June 2020 turned out to be a surprisingly good month for mountain area home sales, says local Realtor Ed Bailey. “We expected a slowdown because of the pandemic, but we actually had 51 homes sold through the California Regional Multiple Listing Service,” which was an increase of 13 percent from 47 sales last year during the same ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — AARP’s popular Tax-Aide service was shuttered in March due to the coronovirus, leaving many taxpayers at a loss for help this tax season. “Unfortunately, we will not be reopening this year,” AARP’s Darlene Kelly confirmed this week, adding the service may not reopen in 2021. Because of COVID-19, there are currently no AARP Tax-Aide sites open in ...

Special to Sierra News Online MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES –Lush lawns, vibrant paint, sparkling windows, charming front porches — homeowners looking to sell in a competitive real estate market need every advantage they can get their hands on. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways sellers can make their home leave a stellar first impression is through upgrading their home’s curb ...

COARSEGOLD — Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has received AAA’s “Four Diamond” designation, one of the highest levels of standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality a resort property can attain. The award was announced in a joint press release issued Wednesday by the resort and AAA. This is the first time Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has attained AAA’s prestigious Four ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — The U.S. Census Bureau is still looking for people interested in becoming Census Takers or Enumerators. The job pays $18 per hour and 58 cents per mile. Completion of the Census is critical for the mountain area because accurate counting of the population ensuress eastern Madera County receive its fair share of federal dollars. The Census is ...

MADERA — AXIS Coffee Bar + Eatery, located in the new, award-winning and master-planned community of Tesoro Viejo, announced today that they are partnering with Peet’s Coffee. AXIS is located in the heart of Tesoro Viejo’s Town Center at 4150 Town Center Boulevard in Madera. “We are beyond excited to partner up with Axis Coffee Bar + Eatery. We know ...

COARSEGOLD — Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino reopened Monday morning (June 1) at 9 a.m., with its casino floor modified to allow for social distancing and all guests required to don masks while inside the property.Other changes included modifying entrances, limited seating at gaming tables and fewer available slot machines on the casino floor.Guests temperatures are being checked at the ...