HOME & GARDEN — Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile flooring. Before you get started, you’ll want to make some decisions about the look and feel of your flooring: Ceramic or stone? Weigh factors such as porosity, how slippery ...

FAMILY & CHILDCARE — As difficult as moving can be for adults, it can be even harder for children. Some are simply too young to realize all their favorite toys will be coming along with them while older kids understand a move might mean giving up friendships, sports teams and schools they enjoy. 1. Keep Kids in the Loop Communicate ...

Recipes courtesy of Erin Lynch. FOOD & DRINK — The arrival of summer means favorites like fresh seafood are back on the menu for many families. This year, as you explore new and inventive ways to add variety to weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues, consider including lobster as a versatile, indulgent ingredient. Throughout the summer months, lobstermen up and down ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia, and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control ...

PETS & ANIMALS — Summer is almost here, and that means you’re probably spending a lot more time outdoors with your dog. Swimming is great exercise, especially for older or overweight dogs, and it can be a lot of fun for both owner and pet. Whether you’re taking a dip in the pool or enjoying some leisurely beach time, it’s ...

HOME & GARDEN — Installing or updating a deck can transform your outdoor living area. If you’re planning a deck build or renovation in 2022, consider incorporating one or more of these design trends. 1. Creativity in Design While decking design features used to be reserved for luxury upgrades, creative flair is increasingly mainstream. Some options for incorporating greater depth ...

FOOD & DRINK — Over the past two years, home chefs have had time to explore new recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques, which is why it is no surprise dinner parties are, at long last, a way to celebrate together in 2022. Now is the perfect time to share your newfound skills with family and friends. It can be easy ...

MARIPOSA — Last spring, the UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County (MG) took on the Mariposa County Plant-a-Row program. Since then, the program has been successful in partnering with local entities that work toward solving food insecurity struggles in the county. Last year Plant-a-Row members participated in the weekly Mariposa Farmers’ Market and collected produce from several of the vendors ...

HEALTH & FITNESS — The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2022 Update, more than 54 million people had Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in ...

From the Madera Tribune, Volume 67, Number 83, 8 Sept. 1958 North Fork Store Burns As Community Threatened North Fork, CA. — A North Fork landmark for nearly 60 years burned to the ground Sunday afternoon. The Trading Post, a general mercantile store, caused this community’s most spectacular fire in years. The County Assessor’s Office valued the building alone at ...