Home » Author Archives: gina clugston (page 249)

Author Archives: gina clugston

Free Safe Driving Classes For Seasoned Citizens

OAKHURST — With the overwhelming response to the Age Well, Drive Smart class offered by the Oakhurst Area CHP Office, they have scheduled another class for Thursday, Mar. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) implemented the Age Well, Drive Smart program to assist older drivers and their families with the tools to remain safe on ...

Read More »

Drive On Through For Girl Scout Cookies

Submitted by Jordan King – OAKHURST – Girl Scout cookies have arrived and it’s easier than ever to support local cookie bosses! Girl Scout Troop 3041 from Oakhurst will be hosting cookie drive-thru locations on Saturdays and Sundays to make purchasing Girl Scout cookies as convenient as possible. On Saturdays, Girl Scout Troop 3041 will be at the Sierra Star ...

Read More »

Crash Ends In Rollover On Road 426

OAKHURST — Two vehicles had to be towed away after a two-car collision on Road 426 at School Road (Road 427) this afternoon. At 12:45 p.m. a 17-year-old female from Raymond was eastbound on Road 426 in a Ford Ranger pickup when she failed to stop at the red light at Road 427, according to CHP at the scene. A ...

Read More »

A Touch Of Love For Your Valentine

Chef Grandma — For those of you who are not totally conscious or aware, Valentine’s Day is this Sunday, February 14. Your sweetie is probably anticipating a box of candy, a bouquet of flowers, a gigantic stuffed animal, or a new game for the XBox. Do they still send singing telegrams? Valentine’s Day is not in my memory bank from ...

Read More »

Help For Homeowners With Dead Trees

MARIPOSA —  The Mariposa County Office of Emergency Services will be hosting a Tree Mortality Funding Fair on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mariposa Board of Supervisors Chambers, 5100 Bullion Street. This will be an all-encompassing event to connect land/homeowners with vital resources to assist in the mitigation of dead or dying trees. Agencies on ...

Read More »

Free Carbon Monoxide Alarms To County Residents

MADERA COUNTY — Thanks to the generosity of the Smokey Bear Run/Walk, The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit (MMU) is pleased to announce the distribution of carbon monoxide alarms to families of Eastern Madera County. Cal Fire and the Smokey Bear Run/Walk will be hosting distribution dates at the following locations: Cal Fire Station ...

Read More »

Reward Increased In House Party Murder Case

FRESNO COUNTY — In an attempt to locate and arrest those accountable for a recent shooting that killed two teenagers, including former mountain area resident Kayla DeBorde, Valley Crime Stoppers is increasing the reward in the case to $3,000. At 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 29, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call of shots fired at ...

Read More »

Forest Service Offers Free Firewood Permits

CLOVIS — Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, the North Fork, Prather and Clovis Forest Services offices will have available free use personal firewood permits to allow the public to collect firewood in designated areas. “The Sierra National Forest, in cooperation with state and local organizations, is working hard to address the changing forest conditions,” said the SNF in a statement released ...

Read More »

Starbucks Kiosk At Madera County Gov’t Center

MADERA COUNTY – Visitors to the Madera County Government Center at 4th and G Streets will soon be able to stop by for a Starbucks coffee, right in the lobby. At their meeting yesterday, the Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to enter into an agreement with Aramark to construct and operate a Starbucks Kiosk on the main floor lobby. Aramark ...

Read More »

Supervisors Move Toward Public Safety Tax Ballot Measure

MADERA COUNTY – The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept a proposal from VRPA Technologies, Inc. (VRPA) to study the feasibility of placing a public safety tax initiative on the November ballot. On Jan. 26, the Board directed Chief Administrative Officer Eric Fleming and his staff to seek out a consultant and determine what it would cost ...

Read More »
Sierra News Online

Sierra News Online