Mariposa– Mariposa County in cooperation with Sierra Foothills Conservancy, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation, and the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians to begin the next step in the Mariposa Creek Parkway Restoration Project. Mariposa County Planning Department will organize a prescribed burn taking place from January 1-31st to coincide with ...

Mariposa – Effective Monday, December 13 at 8 AM the burn permit requirement in Mariposa County will be lifted and residents will be able to resume burning on permissible burn days. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather have helped to diminish the threat of wildfire.  Property owners and residents are asked to use caution while conducting debris burns, follow ...

NORTH FORK — Each year, Grace Community Church makes Christmas food baskets available for the residents of North Fork. This year they will follow the same practices as last year since Covid-19 is still driving their precautions. There will be no advance signups, and the pickup of the food will be a drive-through on the church campus. Volunteers will place ...

Despite a busy holiday schedule, you can take the stress out of entertaining and cooking by planning ahead and simplifying your menu. Here’s how: Start with Showstopping Recipes When hosting for the holidays, visual dishes that look as good as they taste lend themselves toward seasonal celebrations. Try shareable creations like this Baked Camembert Wreath with Navel Orange and Cranberry ...

By Dr. Starnes Oakhurst Family Chiropractic will also be hosting an in-office reception on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. This will be my 30th year supporting the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots! Christmas is first about remembering our Lord, Jesus Christ. It also has special meanings about giving. My kid’s are all grown up now. ...

OAKHURST–Happy 85th Anniversary to Walt Bannon Drilling. In today’s world, business longevity often means 20 years. Eighty years is unheard-of. But 85? Unbelievable. But that’s what Walt Bannon Drilling celebrates this month. Not only that, but it’s a family-owned and operated business that traces its lineage back three generations. Owner Chris Duncanson is the grandson of Walt Bannon and the son ...

OAKHURST–As chamber administrator for the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce, some of the most common questions I receive are about where to contact Madera County or obtain county services, including building permits and public transportation. Did you know that Madera County’s magic number is 311? If you do, you can probably stop reading right now because you may know all ...

OAKHURST–We’re in the thick of holiday celebrations now, with themed events occurring almost daily. Christmas events are marked in red. Do you know of events happening in our area (Eastern Madera County to Madera and northward to Fish Camp) that aren’t listed? Please let me know. I want to feature all events of interest to our residents and visitors. Email ...

OAKHURST — There are those who see a need—despite perhaps having limitations themselves—and determine to meet it. Michele Gonzales is one of those. She regularly participates in the Sunday meals offered by Soup 4 Friends and also joins up with Mountain to Mountain Support Crew, both grassroots support groups who make it their mission to serve the needs of those ...

With holiday menus in full swing, many Americans aim to add healthier dishes and ingredients to their seasonal tables but are hesitant to compromise on tried-and-true favorites. Raisins fit seamlessly into many family-friendly recipes, like traditional oatmeal cookies, stuffing, casseroles and sweet breads. They also make for easy salad, oatmeal and yogurt toppers, provide a naturally sweet fruit option on ...