COARSEGOLD–The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds is extending an invitation to local businesses to participate in their upcoming Coarsegold Cowboy Christmas event. The event will take place on December 6th, 7th, 13th, and 14th. This festive occasion is designed to bring the community together and spread Christmas cheer through various engaging activities. This includes a walk-around Christmas light show across the grounds. ...

COARSEGOLD — The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds, a beloved local landmark with more than five decades of history, has new owners ready to bring fresh energy to the site.  Ryan and Melissa Steward, a family from Friant, have taken on the task of revitalizing the property while preserving its rustic charm.  The couple’s plans promise to honor the past while preparing ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — October can be a vibrant time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With fall colors, cooler weather, and a variety of community events to bring residents and visitors together.  From seasonal celebrations to local markets and cultural performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.  Here are a few of the October “Happenings” in the mountain area. ...

COARSEGOLD — Dust off your boots and join us at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds for the annual Coarsegold rough stock cowboy tour California Cowboys Professional Rodeo Association (CCPRA) rodeo. The CCPRA is an all-volunteer organization devoted to preserving the western heritage and proud mountain tradition of the sport of rodeo. There will be live music, vendors, and lots of great ...

COARSEGOLD — The Coarsegold Stampede presents Friday night races at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds! It’s going to be a great time for the entire family so don’t miss it! Dates & Times: Friday, April 21, at 5 p.m. Friday Night Races Registration: 5 – 7 p.m. Time Only: 5 – 7 p.m. ($5) Youth Racing Starts: 7:30 p.m. (15 & ...

COARSEGOLD — Today at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds, Minarets Class of 2019 grad Katie Linderholm raised thousands of dollars for her school’s FFA chapter. Saturday’s ‘Nationals or Bust!’ gymkhana, which Linderholm organized, drew more than 30 local competitors — from 4 to well over 60 years old — who paid $10 to $25 to compete in events including Washington Poles, ...

COARSEGOLD — Minarets grad Kaitlynn “Katie” Linderholm — Class of 2019 — will continue her altruistic efforts on behalf of the local FFA with another Gymkhana at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. Following a successful debut last fall as part of her Senior Legacy Experience, the Fresno State-bound resident of Coarsegold will hold the latest on July 27 — dubbed the ...

By Greta Ziegler —  O’NEALS — Minarets High School is home to one of the very few school-sponsored equestrian teams in the Central Valley. Though competition with other schools is limited, the Minarets Equestrian Team dominates. In fact, they have such a prestigious competitive record that schools who do have equestrian teams do not want to compete with them. The ...

COARSEGOLD — As evacuations continue for the Detwiler Fire burning in Mariposa County, volunteers and disaster relief experts are busy housing people, pets and livestock, while businesses and individuals are stepping up to make donations of feed for the four-leggers. The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds has upwards of 40 horses right now, and continues to accept horses that have been evacuated, ...

By Lauryn Martin and Jordyn Samper — COARSEGOLD — As part of our graduating requirements, we are responsible for completing a senior project known as the Senior Legacy Experience, which is unique to our school. Our project entails creating an event and fundraiser, as well as working nearly countless volunteer hours for a community service project. To make everything successful for our SLE ...