MADERA — Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC) is proud to announce and welcome Darren Rose as the Commission’s Executive Director. An experienced business leader, Darren Rose will succeed Bobby Kahn and assume responsibilities in October. After 20 years as Executive director, Bobby Kahn has retired.   Darren has worked in the field of public and government affairs for 24 years, notably ...

OAKHURST — On Saturday, September 17th the Mountain Artisan Market had one of its most prosperous days since its inception in the Spring of 2020; setting up in conjunction with the Fresno Flats Historical Society at the Fresno Flats Historical Museum in Oakhurst CA, just off School Road.  Several resident volunteers for the society were present to give tours of ...

Energy Wise & Fire Resistant  More than ever before, Californians are making sure to fireproof their homes and surrounding properties. With record-breaking temperatures and unprecedented fire damage being reported each year, it seems like there’s never been a more critical time than now to make sure your property is Fire Safe. Fire Safe is a term coming from Fire Safe ...

NORTH FORK — In recent months some of you may have noticed a new face behind the old counter at the local Napa Auto Parts store in North Fork. For those who have, you’ll know the man behind the counter to be Patrick Tachella, and for those who don’t, feel welcome to stop by and say hi. Patrick is an ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — In recent months some of you may have begun to notice increased involvement in our local area by a business that is, in reality, already far more embedded in our local community than it might appear to be at first glance. That company is Solar Negotiators DBA Solar Maintenance Pros, and owner/C.E.O, Chris Moran, and President Leroy ...

FRESNO — Located in North Fresno on the west corner of Palm and Nees in the Park Place Shopping Center, local consumers can now find a new business venture proudly unique for residents of the city of Fresno. The first county-approved recreational cannabis dispensary. Known as The Artist Tree, the dispensary focuses on a curated experience for every guest, assigning ...

OAKHURST — Monday, July 11th, was opening day for VR Yosemite, a new virtual reality experience proudly provided to local community members and visitors alike by the owners of Yosemite Cinema. The cinema and the country’s only permanent Positron Virtual Reality Cinema found inside are located in Oakhurst CA just off of Highway 41; the main road leading to the ...