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How Pokémon Go Can Boost Your Business

Written by Jennifer Moss —  MOUNTAIN AREA — Yes, it’s a fad, but it’s all the rage, and many businesses are taking advantage of this crazy craze! First off, let’s define Pokémon Go: Pokémon Go is a video game played on a cell phone that places the fictional game in and around the real world, so players have to find ...

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Extreme Registration At Oakhurst Community College

OAKHURST — The State Center Community College District-wide Extreme Registration event is a one-stop shop to assist students in completing registration for the upcoming Fall 2016 semester. All new and returning students are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered. Extreme Registration will be held on Friday, July 29, from 2 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, July 30, ...

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Search & Rescue Graduates 29 New Team Members

MADERA COUNTY — After months of rigorous training, both in the field and in the classroom, 29 new volunteers have graduated from the Madera County Search & Rescue Academy, and joined the ranks of those ready to respond. During a swearing-in ceremony at the main Sheriff’s Office in Madera on Friday, 24 graduates raised their right hand to take the ...

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Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert For Pokémon Go

SACRAMENTO — Just when you thought the world couldn’t get any weirder, the California Attorney General today issued a consumer alert advising citizens to use care when playing location-based virtual games, such as the Pokémon Go treasure hunt app. Just released this month, Pokémon Go is an augmented reality application that generates a virtual treasure hunt taking place in the real ...

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Hit And Run Driver Damages North Fork Church

NORTH FORK — Once again, the Grace Community Church has been the victim of damage done by someone who has not been identified. Last Thursday, July 14, somebody backed a pickup into the front of the church, damaging the front entryway, and possibly causing structural damage. They then left the scene, leaving the church community with yet another major expense ...

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County Planning Commissioners Approve Austin Quarry

MADERA COUNTY — It was standing room only as supporters and opponents of Vulcan Materials’ proposed Austin Quarry packed the Board of Supervisors chamber and the overflow areas last night ahead of the Planning Commission’s vote on the project. When the 6 p.m. meeting finally adjourned well after midnight, the Commission voted 3-2 to approve the 671-acre project, planned for ...

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Things You Need To Know About Tree Removal

CALIFORNIA —  Removing dead and dying trees has become part of every property owner’s reality, and there are important things you need to know before proceeding with any tree removal project. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has issued these guidelines and answers questions about what you need to know before you remove — or hire ...

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Crews Respond To Fire Near Lions Point

NORTH FORK — Crews responded to reports of a vegetation fire burning near Lions Point, northeast of North Fork on the Mammoth Pool Road above Redinger Lake. At about 1:45 p.m., reports came in that workers doing dozer work in the area had started a fire, and crews, engines and the helicopter out of Batterson Work Camp were dispatched. Sierra ...

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Christmas In July At Grace Community Church

NORTH FORK — Christmas in July returns to Grace Community Church in North Fork this Saturday, July 23. There will be booths both inside and outside Grace Hall offering crafts, art, photography, jewelry, clothing and other great surprises. The festivities will start at 9 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. Frank Prudhomme will be serving tacos, nachos and drinks. Plenty ...

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Reserve Your Spot Now For Hot August Nights

NORTH FORK — Building on the success of last year’s “Hot August Nights Classic Car Show and Street Party,” the North Fork Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center are revving up for another fun-filled event, set to include the hottest classic cars, plus a San Joaquin Antique Flywheelers exhibition, live music, prizes, special guests, a host of food and craft ...

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