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OACC: New Director, New Directions

OAKHURST—There’s a new face at the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce. The public met Adam Olivares for the first time on Thursday, January 25, at the annual Member Appreciation and Installation Dinner. New Executive Director After years of office closures, part-time staff and other challenges, the chamber now has a full-time Executive Director. Adam’s regular office hours are 9:00 am ...

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One-Way Traffic Control Next Week

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-140 (SR-140) for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 140 • One-way traffic control from Midpines to Briceburg for pavement work beginning Sunday, January 28, through Friday, February 2, 2024, from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 ...

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Madera County Sheriff Unveils Oakhurst Logistics Facility

OAKHURST–Earlier this week, Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Madera Sheriff’s Logistics Facility. The facility is a 16,000 square foot warehouse with a design to exclusively house and maintain emergency equipment. It will also facilitate future disaster management. This building is more than just a storage space; it is a beacon of ...

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Locally Filmed “Crypto Shadows” Available Now

MADERA COUNTY–We have some exciting news for all movie enthusiasts and proud members of our community! “Crypto Shadows,” is now available for viewing on major video sites. What’s incredibly special about this film? It was written, shot, and produced right here in our local Coarsegold and Oakhurst area! This is a wonderful opportunity to see familiar sights on the big ...

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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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Frank Bigelow Jr. Receives Cal Fire Appointment

SACRAMENTO—The Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshall is excited to announce the appointment of Frank Bigelow to Deputy Director of Community Wildfire Preparedness & Mitigation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal. 20 Years of Experience 2004 Chief Bigelow began his CAL FIRE career as a Fire Fighter I at the Ahwahnee Station in the Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU), ...

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Celebration of Life for Stanley Whitson

Stanley Gerome Whitson   August 28, 1928 to December 21, 2023 We lovingly remember Stanley Gerome Whitson, a beacon of joy and community spirit at Bass Lake, California. Born on August 28, 1928, in Bakersfield, Stanley’s journey led him to the tranquil beauty of Bass Lake following a distinguished career as an electrician. Stanley has been a part of the ...

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One-Way Traffic Control This Week

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MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control this week on State Route-132 (SR-132) and SR-140 for maintenance and construction operations. Work is scheduled as follows: STATE ROUTE 132 • One-way traffic control from the Mariposa/Tuolumne County line to Hidalgo Street for utility work on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. ...

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$20 Million Available for Forestry Sector of California

SACRAMENTO– CAL FIRE is soliciting applications for California business and workforce development projects that support healthy resilient forests and the people and ecosystems that depend on them. Who? What? When? How? Competitive projects will sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A total of $20 million in funding is available. Applications will be accepted until midnight on March 8, 2024. ...

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Storms Lining Up for the Next Few Days

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting a wet weekend and start to next week for our communities. Their forecast indicates precipitation will begin late tonight  and spread across the region by early Saturday morning. Light  rainfall below 6,000 feet and moderate snowfall above 6,000 feet is projected to fall through the day Saturday and Sunday. As we ...

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