YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–Yosemite National Park fire crews have several prescribed burns planned over the next several weeks. Fire crews will begin burning in Mariposa Grove starting this week as conditions allow. Ignitions are planned to begin today, May 30th, in the early evening and extend into tomorrow. Mariposa Grove Unit 2 is 37 acres, and Mariposa Grove Unit 4 is ...

OAKHURST — Start your engines and get ready to ride, everyone! This Saturday, Central Sierra Bikers for Christ will be holding their annual motorcycle bike blessing and benefit run. All proceeds go directly to the Helping Hands Pregnancy & Parenting Center in Oakhurst and Mariposa. Date & Time: Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Registration is from 9:00 – ...

OAKHURST — There’s a lot more to being a Girl Scout than just selling cookies. It’s also about making new friends and having exciting adventures. This Saturday, Girl Scout Troop 4049 will be holding an open troop event at Oakhurst Community Park. There’ll be crafts, snacks, games, and lots and lots of fun, so we’ll see you there! Date & ...

BASS LAKE — Triathlon has a long history at Bass Lake. At the dawn of triathlon, the 1983 and 1984 USA Triathlon (USAT) and United States Triathlon Series (USTS)  National Championships were held here. The Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon has firmly established itself as one of the “Go To” triathlons in California. It’s going to be an incredible experience for ...

SHAVER LAKE — It’ll be full steam ahead at the Museum of the Sierra this Sunday as the Sierra Steamers offer a free demonstration of a 1905 Dolbeer Steam Donkey, along with a dedication to Patrick Emmert. Bring the kids and let them blow the whistle! After that there will be a live demonstration of their Redinger Powerhouse, the only fully ...

MADERA COUNTY — The principal purpose of the Grand Jury is to guard the public interest, giving citizens of Madera County a means to participate in the affairs of their local government. Serving on a grand jury is a unique opportunity to make a difference and to help improve local government. Now’s your chance to serve on the Madera County ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has the following operations scheduled for next week in Mariposa County. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Schilling Road to Buckhorn Fire Road near Coulterville for drainage cleaning/inspection beginning Tuesday, May 30, through Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   State Route 140 • One ...

MADERA COUNTY — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), in partnership with the Live Well Madera County (LWMC) Coalition, have released the LWMC 2023 Community Health Assessment (CHA). This comprehensive report takes a deep dive into the community’s health and social needs and is key in helping to better understand the health of the people who live in Madera ...

MARIPOSA—Mariposa County is excited to announce community feedback and engagement opportunities to help guide future decision-making. One of the efforts is the launch of a community survey to gather feedback from residents. The survey is part of an effort to update The Mariposa County Strategic Plan to reflect the current needs and priorities of the community. The survey will allow ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get ready to party, everyone! There’s live music (and lots of great food and drink) happening all over the mountain this weekend! Just take a look at what’s on the musical horizon! Summer Vibes: Live Music Daily at the Marina Bar & Grill The Summer Vibes Tour brings local artists and their guitars to our waterfront grill. ...