MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — California Poison Control System (CPCS) suggests being on the lookout for spiders which are increasingly active when temperatures rise. With more people doing spring cleaning or starting to hike in the hills, the risk of bites is more likely. Spider bites can result in small puncture wounds, pain, redness, itching and swelling that can last a couple ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Arts Council’s Music on the Green continues free summer concerts this weekend with a showcase of talent from the Yosemite Songwriting Retreat on Friday, June 17, and Scott Patrick on Saturday, June 18. Led by local singer/songwriter Gail Dreifus, the Yosemite Songwriting Retreat (YSR) celebrates the craft of songwriting and the art of performing original ...

OAKHURST — On June 8, after a two-year hiatus, the Yosemite High School Parent Teacher Association was once again able to hold Sober Grad Night for the Yosemite Unified School District’s graduating seniors. Students were treated to an all-night party featuring casino and carnival games, Badger Bingo, temporary tattoo artists, photo booth, a hypnotist show, and thousands of dollars in ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — Throughout many parts of the country, an increased understanding of mental health has led to enhanced awareness of its importance. A catch-all description of emotional, psychological and social well-being, mental health affects how people think, feel and act, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, mental health is an important component of ...

PETS & ANIMALS —  Summer means extra time outdoors. Sunny months provide a perfect opportunity for bonding with pets, but higher temperatures, seasonal plants and pests and additional travel can pose higher risks for complications. To help keep dogs, cats and other pets safe during summer adventures, consider these tips from the experts at VCA Animal Hospitals, which has more ...

Allen Borden March 21, 1961 – March 17, 2022 With heavy hearts, the family of Allen Borden would like to announce his passing. We would like to invite friends and loved ones to his upcoming Celebration of Life. He was born March 21, 1961 and passed away on March 17, 2022. Our hearts are broken and we miss him so ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — On Friday night on May 20, 2022, there were multiple reports of vandalism on the Yosemite Falls Trail. Park rangers quickly set up what is known as a “trail block” and were able to identify several potential suspects. On Saturday, May 21, rangers were able to further investigate the damage and found approximately 30 locations along the ...

RAYMOND — The live fire training burn scheduled on June 14 and 15 at Eastman Lake has been postponed. A future date is to be determined. Sierra News Online will update you with any new information.  

A message from Rebecca Martinez, County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters for Madera County.  Good afternoon, I wanted to provide you with an update with where we are with regards to processing ballots. As you probably know by now, we counted 13,417 votes on Election Day. However, in Madera County and throughout the entire State, voters chose to hold on to ...

OAKHURST — On June 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., the Merced CHP Communications Center received a call of a traffic collision which occurred on northbound State Route 41 at River Falls Road. Officers from the Oakhurst Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) and medical emergency personnel responded to the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 35-year-old male was riding a 1994 ...