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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-49 (SR-49) and SR-132: State Route 49 • Between Schilling Road and Crown Lead Road for drainage work beginning Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Between Bear Valley Road and Moccasin ...

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Music on the Green to Host Skull Country and Little Tiger

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MARIPOSA — Skull Country will make their Music on the Green debut on Friday, July 7. From the mind of long-time Music on the Green performer and Calaveras county music producer/performer Nicholas Lefler comes the Western band Skull Country. Mixing roots of country western music and Spanish guitar, Skull Country designs timeless music for film, western bars, and one’s nostalgic ...

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Whiskey Fire Burns 83 Acres in North Fork

NORTH FORK–Monday, July 3rd, 2023, air and ground firefighters responded to a vegetation fire in the 59000 block of Road 225 in North Fork. Initial reports put the fire at 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread. The fire was burning in grass and oak woodland. Within a half-hour of the fire starting, it had burned 20 acres, and ...

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Live Music Around Town This Weekend

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get out your dancing shoes because it’s time to party! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s coming up on the musical horizon! Axis Grounded Music Series Presents Hillbilly Jazz Band Gather outside on the patio in Town Center at AXIS Coffee ...

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Whittier Man Dies in Whiskey Fire

NORTH FORK—The Madera County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is reporting that a 65 year old Whittier man has died as a result of the ongoing Whiskey Fire. MCSO states that at approximately 1:30pm on July 3, the man was driving a tractor on his property in the 59000 block of Road 225 in North Fork, when it is believed a brake ...

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Alert: Vegetation Fire Rd 225 North Fork

NORTH FORK–The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is responding to a vegetation fire in the 59000 block of Road 225 in North  Fork. Ground and air crews are responding. The initial reports are that it is 5 acres. This is the Whiskey Fire. We Will update this article when we have more information. More information can be found ...

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4th of July Holiday Safety in the Sierra National Forest

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MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Will you be celebrating our nation’s independence over the 4th of July holiday weekend with a visit to the Sierra National Forest (SNF)? Activities such as camping, backpacking, fishing, picnicking and so many more in the great outdoors, are available for you in the SNF! Due to tremendous efforts by Forest Service, contractor, and volunteer personnel and ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema: June 30th – July 6th

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Movie Showtimes for Friday, June 30th – Thursday, July 6th Yosemite VR shows begin at 11:45 a.m. daily. Remember, you can always check movie times and purchase tickets in advance at Yosemite Cinema or on the Yosemite Cinema App. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 34 minutes Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles ...

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Fresno Flats in 1880: Through the Eyes of David H. Meyers

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OAKHURST — Join us for an engaging evening as we delve into the past in an upcoming Friday Night Lecture hosted by the Sierra Historic Sites Association (SHSA). The talk will be presented by SHSA President, Paul Adelizi, who will take us on a journey through the personal journal of David H. Meyers. We’ll see you there! Date & Time: ...

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Yosemite Opening Glacier Point Road

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park (YNP) officials have announced that Glacier Point Road will be open starting Saturday, July 1st. According to park officials, the road will be open on weekends only starting July 1st. The road will be open: -July 1 from 6 am through July 4th at 10 pm -July 8 from 6 am through July 9th at ...

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