SACRAMENTO– The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is proud to announce that $142.6 million has been awarded for statewide investments in projects intended to enhance carbon storage while restoring the health and resilience of existing and recently burned forests throughout California. CAL FIRE’s Forest Health Program announced today that it awarded 27 grants (link to project ...

OAKHURST — What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel. Now you can experience one of the most celebrated musicals of our time at The Golden Chain Theatre in Oakhurst. We’ll see you ...

Article written by Laurie Waskin of the Reel Cowboys. Special thanks to Kathryn Ellis, Chairperson of the North Fork History Group, for additional information. NORTH FORK — “North Fork” – the evocative name bestowed upon this idyllic 19th century town may sound familiar to western enthusiasts, along with an assumption the locale could have been coined by screenwriters similar to The ...

NORTH FORK — Scouting teaches many important skills that come in handy later in life, including first aid, cooking, camping, maps, and compasses, just to name a very few. Now your child can join this historic organization as North Fork Boy Scout Troop 357 will be holding a special recruitment night at the Scout Building in North Fork, located near ...

COARSEGOLD — Join the animals for a fun-filled family event at The Nature of Wildworks in Coarsegold. First, they’ll bring the animals out to you for an incredible spring-themed show. Afterwards, there will be an animal meet-and-greet, plus lots of fun spring-themed crafts and activities. And if you still have your Easter baskets, be sure to bring them for an ...

AHWAHNEE — Transatlantic Guitar Trio is made up of three of the most amazing pickers ever put on the planet. Coolwater’s friend and monster player Richard Smith joins forces with German Gypsy Jazz player Joscho Stephan and multi-instrumentalist Rory Hoffman. Date & Time: Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m. About Transatlantic Guitar Trio Richard Smith’s credentials are ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES – The Sierra National Forest resumed selling Personal Use Wood Cutting Permits for the April 17th through November 30th period. The North Fork and Prather Forest Service offices began selling permits on Monday April 17th. All permits will be valid only for the Sierra National Forest lands and do not include private property. The forest will be offering ...

Showtimes for Friday, April 21st – Thursday, April 27th 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. Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Rated R – 2 hours 3 minutes On his last tour of duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant John Kinley is teamed with local ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following work scheduled on State Routes 49 and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Drunken Gulch Road to Bagby Recreation Area for geotechnical work beginning Sunday, April 23, through Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • One-way traffic ...

OAKHURST —  You may already know this, but a psychic faire is coming to the Oakhurst Community Center. Now you can have your palms and tarot cards read, your aura photographed, or you can just do some shopping at the mystical bazaar. It’s going to be a great time, so we’ll see you there! Dates & Times: Saturday, April 29, ...