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Winds & Power Outages Close Schools

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O’NEALS–After a night of high winds around the area, power outages are being reported and some schools are going to be closed today. The Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) outage center states crews are in the area and power is expected to be restored by 11:30AM. We will update this article when more information is available. A message went out ...

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Yosemite Adult School – Changing Lives One Student at a Time

OAKHURST—When you walk into the building that serves as headquarters for Yosemite Adult School (YAS), you first feel a sort of organized chaos, immediately followed by a blast of enthusiasm that can bowl you over. You just know that the educators here are on a mission.  What Is Yosemite Adult School?   Yosemite Adult School, located in Oakhurst and Coarsegold, helps ...

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Yosemite High Earns Second Place in Mock Trial

MADERA COUNTY–On Tuesday, February 27, Madera South High’s prosecution and Yosemite High’s defense teams competed in the championship round of the 2024 Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial. The Mock Trial was held on February 7, 13, 15, and 27.  Madera South High School won for the first time in the school’s history. The team will attend the ...

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Madera County’s Mock Trial Students Ready for Court

MADERA COUNTY–Tobie Clark is on trial for murder during this year’s Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial on February 7, 13, 15, and 27. The Mock Trial is a simulation of a court case where high school students act as attorneys, witnesses, clerks and bailiffs. This year students will try the fictional case People vs. Clark. Also, Mock ...

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Glacier High School Decathlon Champions Again

MADERA COUNTY–For the third consecutive year, Glacier High School Charter prevailed, making them the champions of the 42nd Madera County Academic Decathlon. Glacier High will advance to the state competition March 22-24.  They earned a score of 28,106.6 and will advance to the California Academic Decathlon and compete against the best teams in the state. Seven schools competed Saturday in ...

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Madera Community College Meeting

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OAKHURST–Madera Community College is inviting the public to come to a community meeting and get updates on the construction of the new Madera Community College Oakhurst Campus. They will also be sharing information about opportunities through the academic program. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be at The Oakhurst Community Center ...

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Storm Watch Early February 2024

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Keep reading for weather alerts, road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe! Updated 2.8.2024 9:30AM Madera County 2/08/24 – Update! This is Robert Dias, MOT Director for Bass Lake School District informing you that after ...

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2024 Academic Decathletes Ready for Competition

MADERA COUNTY–The 42nd Annual Madera County Academic Decathlon speech, interview, and Super Quiz competitions will be held on Saturday, February 3 at Madera South High School. The 2024 topic is “Technology and Humanity.” “This prestigious academic competition is so important to our students and we are looking forward to celebrating their achievements with them again this year,” said Dr. Cecilia ...

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Storm Watch January 11, 2024

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Keep reading for weather alerts, road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe! SCHOOL DELAYS MARIPOSA COUNTY Mariposa County Unified School District School Delay Announcement Due to Inclement Weather Dear School Community, The National Weather Service ...

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YUSD Observes School Board Recognition Month

MADERA COUNTY–The Yosemite Unified School District joins over 1,000 local educational agencies across California in observing School Board Recognition Month. In the evolving landscape of education, school board members play a crucial role in prioritizing enhanced learning and student wellbeing. These individuals work to shape the foundational policies and priorities that significantly impact student outcomes. “Our Board of Trustees members ...

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