MADERA COUNTY — Caltrans today unveiled new “Rebuilding CA” highway signs that will highlight the record levels of state and federal infrastructure funding being put to work on projects statewide to create a safer, more sustainable and more resilient transportation system. The sign unveiling took place as Caltrans and local partners broke ground on a $36.8 million project to replace ...

RAYMOND — The 35th Annual Raymond Parade, sponsored by the Raymond Community Association, will be held this weekend starting at high noon at the Raymond Museum. Come have a great time as you see the historic town and participate in an afternoon raffle to help support local scholarships. Date & Time: Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...

OAKHURST — Join Ed Marsh from the Fresno County Archaeological Society as he presents on the history of Nevada and Colorado’s ghost towns, mines, and railroads at Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park. The lecture will include a slideshow of photos and historical records documenting the colorful, ethnographic stories of the people of such towns as Goldfield, Tonopah, Ely, and ...

MARIPOSA — Here’s information about a special presentation of interest to history buffs and those who admire masterful 20th century engineering, including bridges and railroads: the Mariposa Museum and History Center is hosting another Fireside Chat. Glenn Sutherland’s presentation, “Engineering Marvels of the Early 1900s in Mariposa County and Beyond” includes historic photographs, amazing facts, and insider stories about several ...