MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Route 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 140 • Moving closure of one lane from Old Yosemite Road to El Portal Road for sweeping operations beginning Monday, April 4, through Friday, April 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • One-way traffic control ...

FISH CAMP — The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, located four miles from the south gate of Yosemite National Park, is back! This popular attraction railroad awakens from its annual winter slumber, thrilling riders (both young and old) once again. Beginning today, visitors can once again ride the open-air “Logger” steam train on a one-hour excursion through the Sierra Nevada. ...

MARIPOSA – Each year the Rotary Club of Mariposa Yosemite invites artists to submit their artwork for consideration to represent the group’s Annual Art, Wine & Wheels event. The themes are to include art, wine, classic cars, Mariposa history, local scenery, flora, fauna, or the Mariposa community. The selected art is used in various promotional materials including postcards, posters, and ...

Submitted by Lynn Northrup, Raymond Museum. These are mail bags from the River Route found by a museum supporter and donated. We have so many questions about these bags. What years were they used and when and why did they cease? Who were the local mail carriers and does anyone have any other bags from the different routes? Are there ...

Big rebates available when purchasing zero-emission electric lawn care equipment MADERA COUNTY – Spring has arrived and Madera County residents are encouraged to help improve air quality and quality of life by replacing gas-powered yard care equipment with zero-emission, electric alternatives through the Valley Air District’s Clean Green Yard Machines: Residential Program (CGYM). CGYM continues to grow, with funding widely ...

This is the eighth and final article in a series of articles SNO has been doing called “Wildfire Wednesday.”  “The 12 Step Guide to Help Plan in Advance for Evacuation.” This guide was put together by Katie Hepler and the members of the California Fire Support Group on Facebook. The California Fire Support Group is “intended to allow collaboration between those ...

I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years Editor, I have been a professional advocate for insurance consumers for nearly 40 years, working to prevent unfair sales and claim practices and improve disaster resilience and recovery. During that time I’ve met and worked with hundreds of elected officials. Among those who stand out as true ...

Lars Erik Thorson September 21, 1961 – March 13, 2022 Lars Erik Thorson, age 60, passed away on March 13, 2022, after a long battle with end stage renal disease. His kind-hearted and loyal soul will be deeply missed and his life and spirit will surely live on in those who loved him. Lars was born on September 21, 1961, ...

OAKHURST—Easter Basket Auctions, murders, woodcarving—it’s all happening this week in and around Oakhurst and places close by.  These are along with our regularly scheduled activities, of course, listed at the end of this article. Don’t forget that the lake resorts have opened up for spring and summer fun. See you at the lake. Or at the theatre. Or maybe with ...

Chester (Larry) Mattox passed on at Sunset, March 25th 2022, at 78 years old. He will be greatly missed by his family, extended family, and his many friends. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a machinist until his medical retirement at age 52. He also was a volunteer in the Citizens on Patrol Program for the ...