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Yosemite’s Wim Hof Method Workshop Awaits

BASS LAKE–The Pines Resort, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains beside serene Bass Lake, invites guests to embark on a transformative journey during a long weekend retreat from March 21 – 24, 2024. The resort is located just 17 miles from the iconic Yosemite National Park. It offers a picturesque setting offers the perfect backdrop for a Wim Hof Method Workshop. ...

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Blizzard Conditions Expected Over the Weekend

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES—The National Weather Service Hanford Office is warning residents of a strong storm system headed out way. It will impact Central California Thursday evening into Sunday morning. The result being periods of heavy precipitation. The majority of this precipitation will fall Friday evening through Saturday evening. The snow level will start at around 5,000 feet Thursday evening, before dropping ...

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Now Playing at Yosemite Cinema February 23-February 29

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Ordinary Angels starts this week! Showtimes for Yosemite Cinema Friday, Feb 23rd – Thursday, Feb 29th Ordinary Angels PG · 1 hr 56 min A hairdresser single-handedly rallies an entire community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter. Starring Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Emily Mitchell, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones, Drew Powell, Amy Acker ...

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EMC SPCA Pet of the Week-Poppy

AHWAHNEE—Hi, I’m Poppy. I am so handsome that I wear my tuxedo all the time. Don’t you agree? I am only 5 months old, so we have lots of time to grow old together and HAVE FUN. I’d fit nicely in your lap—or your heart. I’m being taken care of well at my temporary residence, the Animal Care and Adoption ...

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Sierra National Forest Closes Minarets Road

NORTH FORK— Sierra National Forest (SNF) officials have announced the closure of a segment of Minarets Road (4S81) at Mile Post 28 as of Thursday, February 22. That segment of the road is currently unsafe. Because of the heavy rainfall deep fissures are threatening the road’s integrity. This closure will allow SNF road crews to put in place a temporary ...

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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-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Crown Lead Road for sign work beginning Monday, February 26, through Thursday, February 29, from ...

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Homeowner Assistance Available for Defensible Space

MADERA COUNTY–The Eastern Madera County Fire Safe Council (EMCFSC) is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for Defensible Space Assistance, chipping, and hazard tree removal. EMCFSC has resources available to assist low-income, tribal, elderly, or otherwise disadvantaged residents. Residents identified as vulnerable in Eastern Madera County (EMC) with establishing defensible space in compliance with regional code ordinances. ...

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Ahwahnee Resident Publishes First Book

AHWAHNEE—Ahwahnee resident Michael Decker has just published his first novel entitled A Fitting Epitaph. That alone is reason for applause. Even more, he did it at 82 years of age. Michael first wrote A Fitting Epitaph in the 1970’s during the time when he worked as a journeyman typographer while raising his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. He ...

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Rooted—A Vision Becomes Reality

COARSEGOLD—There’s a new kid coming to town in Coarsegold Historic Village. Owner Rose Morgan has scheduled the grand opening of Rooted The Farmers Market Collective for Friday, March 1, 2024. This fulfills a dream she says she’s had for many years. She’s always wished for a local collective of farmers and crafters who provide traditionally-created foods and products in a ...

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Flood Watches and Winter Weather Continue

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting our area will continue to see winter weather through midweek. This includes a flood watch, excessive rainfall, thunderstorms and snow. An atmospheric river will pass through Central California today into tonight. Extreme winter storm impacts are anticipated in the Sierra Nevada above 6,000 feet  due to snow load and snow amounts ...

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