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Wind and Rain and Snow, Oh My!

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting record high temperatures today for some San Joaquin Valley locations. This will be followed by an impactful atmospheric river bringing heavy precipitation to Central California Wednesday evening through Friday. The majority of this precipitation will fall Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The snow level will start at around 6,000 feet Wednesday ...

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Bar Shooting Leads to Arrest in Mariposa

MARIPOSA—The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that at approximately 11pm  Sunday, January 28th, Quentin Gelhaus, age 31 of Cathey’s Valley, and two of his friends had been drinking inside Miners Inn. After a verbal argument with workers in the bar, Gelhaus was asked to leave. He and his two friends exited the bar, less than a minute later Gelhaus ...

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One-Way Traffic Control Next Week

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control from Midpines to Briceburg for pavement work beginning Sunday, January 28, through Friday, February 2, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema January 26-February 1

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The Iron Claw, I.S.S. starts today! Showtimes at Yosemite Cinema for Friday, January 26th – Thursday, February 1st! The Iron Claw R 2 hr 12 min The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering ...

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Madera County Sheriff Unveils Oakhurst Logistics Facility

OAKHURST–Earlier this week, Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Madera Sheriff’s Logistics Facility. The facility is a 16,000 square foot warehouse with a design to exclusively house and maintain emergency equipment. It will also facilitate future disaster management. This building is more than just a storage space; it is a beacon of ...

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Locally Filmed “Crypto Shadows” Available Now

MADERA COUNTY–We have some exciting news for all movie enthusiasts and proud members of our community! “Crypto Shadows,” is now available for viewing on major video sites. What’s incredibly special about this film? It was written, shot, and produced right here in our local Coarsegold and Oakhurst area! This is a wonderful opportunity to see familiar sights on the big ...

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2024 Academic Decathletes Ready for Competition

MADERA COUNTY–The 42nd Annual Madera County Academic Decathlon speech, interview, and Super Quiz competitions will be held on Saturday, February 3 at Madera South High School. The 2024 topic is “Technology and Humanity.” “This prestigious academic competition is so important to our students and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements with them again this year,” said Dr. Cecilia ...

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Celebration of Life for Stanley Whitson

Stanley Gerome Whitson   August 28, 1928 to December 21, 2023 We lovingly remember Stanley Gerome Whitson, a beacon of joy and community spirit at Bass Lake, California. Born on August 28, 1928, in Bakersfield, Stanley’s journey led him to the tranquil beauty of Bass Lake following a distinguished career as an electrician. Stanley has been a part of the ...

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One-Way Traffic Control This Week

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-132 (SR-132) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 132 • One-way traffic control from the Mariposa/Tuolumne County line to Hidalgo Street for utility work on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. ...

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$20 Million Available for Forestry Sector of California

SACRAMENTO– CAL FIRE is soliciting applications for California business and workforce development projects that support healthy resilient forests and the people and ecosystems that depend on them. Who? What? When? How? Competitive projects will sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A total of $20 million in funding is available. Applications will be accepted until midnight on March 8, 2024. ...

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