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News from the communities in and around Yosemite National Park

Kenneth P. Kirby, 91, a long-time resident of Oakhurst, passed away on August 23, 2019. Ken was born on April 30, 1928, in Ventura, California. He was well known to the community, especially for his 55 years of volunteer work at the Oakhurst Community Center, Sierra Mountaineer Days, and the Sierra Oakhurst Lions Club. Ken is survived by his wife ...

OAKHURST — Do you have a musical instrument lying around the house? Do you play it regularly? Or, has it been sitting in your basement for some decades gathering dust? Maybe you just take it out periodically to prove to your kids that you are still a “fine” musician? It doesn’t matter if you haven’t played for a few months, ...

COARSEGOLD — To help celebrate National Dog Day — Aug. 26 — Amanda Steen, co-owner of Graydon Kennels, shared some important tips she learned from her father Michael Steen to help keep your pets safe and secure. “The time to plan is not during a panic situation,” Amanda says. Vaccinations Typical vaccination requirements that professionals will need include: Dogs — ...

OAKHURST — Starting in Vinton and winding their way down Highway 49, through Downieville, Angels Camp, Sonora and Mariposa, Walk4Liberty, a group trying to raise awareness for the plight of small-scale miners and the difficulties they face, finished their journey Sunday afternoon in Oakhurst.  Entering Raley’s parking lot and crossing a red, white, and blue finish line to the theme ...

O’NEALS — Firefighters quickly got a handle on a fire in the O’Neals area on Sunday that reportedly started when a motorhome caught fire. Just before 10:30 a.m., crews were dispatched to reports of a motorhome fire at the corner of Highway 41 and Road 200, near the park and ride. A family of four from Sanger driving northbound on ...

There’s more to ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ than wisecracks! The Savannah Sipping Society opens August 23rd at The Golden Chain Theatre. It is a raucous comedy that follows the exploits of four downtrodden and unattached Southern women trying to recapture their swag and reclaim their lives. Playwrights Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten explore the ways in which all ...

Hello,  I’m Frazier and I want to be your new shadow! Just look how handsome and clever I am! Golden eyes, silky coat with a gorgeous long tail and perky ears. Don’t they make me look smart? Certainly smarter than any dog! I am looking for my one special person. Might that be you? For more info, call me at ...

Howdy campers! One of the things I always like to be on the lookout for when I go out hunting is vintage electronics. This can include radios, televisions, telephones, personal computers, record players, calculators, video games and consoles, guitar amplifiers and those little stomp box things. Anything old and electronic MIGHT be worth some money. Even if just for the ...

CHiPs -N- Salsa Taco Dinner and Homemade Salsa Contest!! Saturday, August 24th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mountain Christian Center. Silent auction, raffle, and a prize for the tastiest salsa! $10 for tacos, rice and beans. $8 for seniors 60 and older and kids 10 and under. Bring a sample of your tastiest salsa! Judging will commence ...

NORTH FORK — Just after 5:30 p.m. today CHP received reports of a two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a Jeep on Road 225 and Road 274 in North Fork. According to CHP, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the  21-year-old male driver of the Jeep from Oakhurst made an illegal u-turn, striking a 41-year-old male motorcycle rider from Paso Robles. The ...