SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing its efforts to ensure infants and children are safe while traveling California’s roadways with the “California Restraint Safety Education and Training VI” (CARSEAT) campaign funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety. This CARSEAT campaign, which runs through September 20, 2023, focuses on reducing the number of injuries and deaths resulting ...

Diana Archer August 11, 1961 – November 24, 2022 Diana Archer passed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022. She was born August 11, 1961. She was survived by her children Jason Mullavey, Danielle Martindale, and Nicole Curley. She was loved well.

SIERRA NEVADA – Sierra Business Council’s Sierra Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partnership (Sierra CAMP), is a collaborative effort of organizations, businesses, and local governments to improve climate resilience and advocacy in the Sierra Nevada. Sierra CAMP promotes and facilitates regional climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, serves as a climate action capacity-building hub for Sierra/Cascade communities, and fosters urban-rural connections to ...

OAKHURST — Ronald Glen Smith passed away at the age of 90 on November 25th, 2022, in Oakhurst, CA. Ron was born in Hanford, CA August 11, 1932. He served in the Army from 1953-1955. One day after discharge from the Army, Ron went to get auto insurance and met Joan, his future wife. It took him (2) hours to ...

MARIPOSA–The Mariposa County Sherriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting an officer involved shooting took place earlier today. At approximately 11:00am this morning MCSO posted on their Facebook page that there was Law Enforcement Activity in the area of Frank Wilson Rd and that there was no threat to the public, however, to please avoid the area. At the time, The First ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Yosemite National Park and the surrounding communities. The watch begins Thursday, December 1st, 2022 at 1:00 am and concludes on Friday at 4:00 pm. Two weather systems are expected to affect much of the West Coast bringing significant rain and snow to our area. Winter Storm ...

OAKHURST — The Sierra Senior Center in Oakhurst presents their 2022 Christmas Boutique on Sunday, November 27, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come join in the holiday fun featuring local artists and artisans! Tables are available for only $20 each. You can RSVP at oakhurstsierraseniorcenter@gmail.com or by calling 559-658-2200. Check out some of the items you can find at the ...

FISH CAMP — Come one, come all! Join us for the annual tree lighting ceremony this Saturday, November 26, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Tenaya at Yosemite. The festivities will begin at 7 p.m., followed by Santa Claus making an early appearance from 7 – 9 p.m. for photos. All are welcome to join in this yearly tradition at ...

BASS LAKE — Join us this Saturday for the 31st Annual Bass Lake Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights! Participate by decorating a festive float, donate an inflatable to promote your business or just come over for a fun evening to kick off the holiday season with your family and friends. This event will be held Saturday, November 26, ...

MADERA COUNTY — Welcome to Madera County, the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. A fun-filled region of outdoor adventures, wine tasting, fishing, historic museums, and that is just the tip of the iceberg. Bass Lake is a family vacation must, with something to entertain everyone. Discover fishing, hiking, biking trails, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, you name it! Whether you’re ...