MARIPOSA — Ridgeline Gallery will host an internationally recognized plein air exhibition with well-known and local artists. Among the more prominent nationally known exhibitors are Master Artists Thomas Kitts, Lisa Fricker, Will Maller and Marilyn Wear. Local favorites include Linda Abbott, Penny Otwell and Vickie Stewart. The exhibition opens on on Friday, October 6 at the Ridgeline Gallery located in downtown ...

MADERA COUNTY – Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Oakhurst vandalism On Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:47 a.m. a deputy was dispatched to the 41000 block of Hwy 41 regarding a burglary. Report written, evidence obtained, and case closed. Oakhurst theft On Monday, Sept. ...

OAKHURST — Members of the Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis invite the community to enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast this weekend. The breakfast hero is pancakes, surrounded by eggs of any style, ham, sausage, coffee, orange juice and milk. It’s at the Oakhurst Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. The cost for adults to dine is $7, ...

RAYMOND — One of the best parts of living in the foothills is walking on storied ground, and participating in the events and festivals that remember the legacy of the territory. The Raymond Old West Fest celebrates the town’s unique contribution to the early history of California with music, poetry, art and storytelling. Featured acts include Dave Stamey, Jack Hannah, Gary ...

OAKHURST – Registration is now open for the local 242nd birthday celebration of the United States Marine Corps, taking place on Friday, Nov. 10 at Evergreen Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO). Social hour begins at 5 p.m., with a ceremonial cake cutting at 6 p.m., followed by dinner festivities. Dinner selections are $35 per person, with diners choosing from three entrees: ...

BASS LAKE — Under blue skies and with cooler temperatures approaching, the 11th Annual Bass Lake Home Tour has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7. The event is sponsored by the Bass Lake Lions Club with Bass Lake Realty. Join in on a unique opportunity to see Bass Lake at its best and help the Lions Club with their philanthropic ...

OAKHURST — The nonprofit group Helping One Woman (HOW) is meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the El Cid Mexican Restaurant to honor Coarsegold resident Amber Tringali. The evening of food, fundraising and friendship begins at 6 p.m. Amber, 33, is the mother of a trio of kids, ages 9, 7, and 3. She has become a full-time caregiver of her ...

MARIPOSA — This is the second year for the Mariposa Go West Festival in the historically charming California gold rush town named with the Spanish word for “butterfly.” This family-friendly event features gold panning, roping contests, gun fight reenactments, live music, outhouse races, a petting zoo and much more. “Go back to the days of the Old West and experience what it ...

YOSEMITE — A rockfall of undetermined size occurred in Yosemite National Park just before 2 p.m. this afternoon, according to authorities, and one person was injured while another was confirmed to have died. The rockfall was reported to have happened from El Capitan, a granite monolith above Yosemite Valley. The release point appears to be near the “Waterfall Route,” a ...

OAKHURST — Want to help create a cleaner future in terms of public transportation in the foothills? The Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) and its partner agencies have been looking at ways to provide more efficient streets and highways. They want to expand transit use, make space for bicycles and pedestrians, and link land use and transportation. It’s part of an ...