By Virginia Eaton — To sit or to stand, that seems to be the most pressing workplace topic these days. Health experts have condemned prolonged sitting to the same circle of hell as smoking. This may not be hyperbole; our biggest muscles (our buttocks) are being squished between the weight of our body and the seat of a chair—these powerful ...

BASS LAKE – More than 1,600 runners flocked to the mountain area last weekend for the first-ever Yosemite Half-Marathon around Bass Lake, bringing in about $1.5 million tourist dollars for local communities, according to early estimates. That makes the Yosemite Half-Marathon, starting 10 miles up Beasore Road and coming down through The Pines Resort and around Bass Lake to Rec ...

BASS LAKE – The Pines Resort recently marked five years under their current ownership with Kyusun and Sunwha Choe, and now they’re celebrating that milestone and the season of fall with deals and special events locals and visitors will appreciate. The Choes purchased the hotel and both restaurants in 2010 from Greenlaw Partners and now oversee operation of the Conference ...

AHWAHNEE – Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary tees up on Saturday, Oct. 17 for their 25th Annual Golf Tournament at Sierra Meadows Golf Course. This year the tournament honors longtime community volunteer and friend, Dale Miller. Dale passed away in July. Money raised will go to Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary to support local charities, say organizers. “Locally, we support many different ...

MADERA COUNTY – Longtime Yosemite High School teacher Steve Browning was recently presented with an Excellence in Education Award naming him Teacher of the Year for Madera County, according to the County Office of Education. Also known as Señor Browning, the gifted and beloved educator teaches Spanish at YHS. “The selection of Senor Browning as Madera County’s Teacher of the ...

By Glenn Raggio — AHWAHNEE – Let’s set the record straight about two local golf courses, since there’s been ample discussion on the subject after it was announced last month that one of them would close permanently on October 31: we’re talking about Sierra Meadows closing, and River Creek taking up the slack. I own a house directly on the ...

By Rachel Hooker — O’NEALS – Photography is a great way to capture the best moments of life. This can mean different things to different people. I really love to capture the natural world, such as flowers opening at the first hint of light, trees shedding  morning dew, and grass bending in the wind. However, I really like to get ...

NORTH FORK – Ladies and gentlemen, prepare your taste buds for delight, as the North Fork Women’s Club (NFWC) invites the community to their annual Chili Cook-Off and Pie and Cake Bake off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bandit Town, formerly known as Old Town. Proceeds from the family-friendly event go toward scholarships for ...

AHWAHNEE – They held back as long as they could, and finally, had no choice but to let nature take its course. “We couldn’t wait any longer so we introduced the new Wasuma mascot during lunch time instead of waiting for the next assembly,” says Wasuma Elementary PTA rep Lanie Suderman.  “It was absolutely amazing and the kids loved it!” Organizers ...

OAKHURST – Area residents are invited to a free health screening at the Oakhurst Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be treated to tips for leading a healthy life at a Community Health Fair where kids and families are welcomed. Services will be provided by chiropracters, nutritionists, naturopaths, podiatrists, physicians, physical therapists ...