OAKHURST – On the morning of Tuesday, Mar. 3, Madera County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a burglar alarm at Yosemite Jewelry in Oakhurst. When the first deputy arrived on scene, he found that the glass front door had been broken and numerous items had been stolen. Later in the day, deputies stopped a U-Haul truck in Oakhurst and found ...

OAKHURST – A foursome of talented Yosemite High School students is directing and performing in two one-act plays for the public, with the shows launching as their Senior Projects, and proceeds going to benefit a valley women’s shelter.

COARSEGOLD – We’ve lived here more than eight years now, near family who’ve been in the foothills almost forty years. Not a week goes by that we don’t somehow express our joy at living in a small town, sometimes shaking our heads at the closeness of it all. Yesterday, around 4 p.m., I was reminded that we came here from ...

OAKHURST – All pregnant moms and all families with children age-5-and-under are invited to a free Community Baby Shower on Saturday, Mar. 21, from 9 a.m. – noon at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church. The annual event, now in its fourth year, is hosted by Sierra Vista Presbyterian Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), EV Free MOPS, and Yosemite Lakes Community Church MOPS. ...

EARTH – The March full moon, known to some as the Worm Moon, reached its peak at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, Mar. 5, and will again be seen shining brightly in the sky tonight, maybe disturbing sleep or perchance illuminating dreams. Why is it called the Worm Moon?

COARSEGOLD – Have you noticed something calling to you mysteriously, something that just won’t quit? Susanne Waite of Coarsegold had that feeling for years, everytime she cruised past one very old, seemingly abandoned oak tree on Trabuco Road. This particular once-glorious oak was being steadily overtaken by a parasitic enemy in the form of mistletoe. So Waite set out to ...

AHWAHNEE – The nonprofit organization Helping One Woman (HOW) will meet on Wednesday, Mar. 18, in support of long-time local resident Marsha McCarty.

OAKHURST – Look Good Feel Better is a free program sponsored by the American Cancer Society for cancer patients who want a little support handling side effects and keeping their spirits up as much as possible. Now, a Look Good Feel Better workshop is coming to town. In 1989, the Look Good Feel Better program was launched with one core ...

OAKHURST – Whether you’re looking for employment or hiring for staff positions, make note of the upcoming job fair in Oakhurst to find the latest information and best new career opportunities all under one roof. The Madera County Workforce Assistance Center invites individuals seeking jobs and businesses seeking employees to participate in the upcoming Eastern Madera County Job Fair, set ...

OAKHURST – If you are caring for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or who is disabled, and you need some time for yourself, the local Caregiver Respite Group currently has several openings. At the Caregiver Respite Group, your family member enjoys a structured day of activities and socialization provided by two caring volunteers.