MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The Call for Artists for the 21st Annual Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour is OPEN. We are thrilled to share 21 years of artistic excellence with our artists, patrons, and supporters. If you have questions about the application or the exhibit, please call 559-683-5551 or email admin@sierraarttrails.org A loyal audience eagerly anticipates Sierra Art Trails. Visitors are welcome ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–An Areal Flood Advisory has been issued for areas in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa and Merced Counties. It will expire this evening, Thursday, March 9th, at 8:00pm. WHAT Stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snow melt is expected. Where A portion of central California including the following counties: Fresno Madera Mariposa Merced When Until 8:00pm, Thursday, March 9th, 2023 ...

COARSEGOLD — You are invited to attend the 2023 Coarsegold Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner & Masquerade Gala at the Blue Heron Restaurant. Date & Time: Friday, February 24, from 6 – 9 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, dessert & champagne toast, silent auction, and door prizes! $45 per person. For donations and tickets, please contact Laura Young ...

MADERA COUNTY — In his bid to become District 5 Supervisor in Madera County, Mark Reed said he is “humbled” by the numerous new endorsements he has received in recent weeks. “These new endorsements represent thousands of people in Madera and Eastern Madera County and convince me that they have affirmed my ‘Economic Policy Blueprint for Eastern Madera County’ which ...

By Bobby Macaulay.  As Chief of Staff for Madera County District 5, I often receive calls from residents that can no longer afford to live in the area. Rising costs of living and housing shortages are forcing people to move to more urban areas. No one should have to leave their home to find a more affordable life and better ...

Thomas Francis Driscoll February 2, 1945  – February 23, 2022 Thomas Francis Driscoll was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 2, 1945 and died unexpectedly at home in Yosemite Lakes Park on February 23, 2022. Tom was a carpenter and general contractor, building at least 50 homes in YLP before accepting the position of journeyman carpenter at Fresno City College ...

Sonny Jackson December 7, 1954 – February 17, 2022 “It’s been a good ride.” Come join us at the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse at 5 pm on Saturday, April 9th, in celebration and honor of the incredible, unique, and absolutely enjoyable man, Sonny Jackson.  Roll in on your favorite ride and bring your favorite tall tales. There will be live ...

YOSEMITE LAKES PARK — Dozens of YLP residents came out Saturday for a ribbon cutting — and old-fashioned ice cream social — to welcome a new two-engine parking structure next to Madera County Fire Station 10. The 1,600-square-foot aluminum addition is large enough to house an engine and 4,000-gallon water tender — allowing all-volunteer Station 10 to field a total ...

COARSEGOLD — Bring the family and stop by the new fire station on Glacier Drive for some old fashioned fun in Yosemite Lakes Park on Saturday, July 20 as the community celebrates the addition with an Ice Cream Social. The new 40×40 aluminum building is 1,600 square feet, large enough to house an engine and a water tender. The gathering ...

MADERA — After serving less than seven years of a 20-year sentence, convicted arsonist Kenneth Jackson is once again being considered for early parole — and the Madera County District Attorney is going on the record with her opposition to Jackson’s release and asking Madera County residents to voice their opinions, as well. Jackson was arrested along with his wife Alice ...