MADERA COUNTY — A major retail expansion is underway as Madera County prepares to welcome a second Raley’s supermarket to the region. The family-owned grocery chain will soon break ground at Riverstone, a booming residential area that has long-awaited accessible retail options. Riverstone Gets Grocery Access The new 40,000-square-foot store will be located at the Riverwalk in Riverstone and will ...

OAKHURST — When searching for the daily necessities to outfit family or that gift for someone special, and you want to shop locally, look no further than Sierra Mercantile. From sophisticated and classic to contemporary mountain style, customers think Sierra Mercantile is a great place to shop, and the two sisters who run the store agree wholeheartedly. Paula Henry, 64, and ...

OAKHURST — Great news for book lovers and anyone who knows the charm and versatility of Branches Books and Gifts. Soon, it’s getting bigger. Branches will be moving to a 1,500 square-foot storefront in the Vons Shopping Center on Thursday, Sept. 1, next to Big Kahuna Yogurt and North Shore clothing. Branches is currently located in the Junction Plaza Center ...