COARSEGOLD — The Coarsegold Community Center is in need of support from the community it has served for over 70 years. We’re living in challenging times that require us all to pull together and offer help. Like a lot of organizations and businesses across the country, operation costs have risen, but the amount of support has not. How can I ...

OAKHURST — This winter has proven to be a wet one. With all the rain and snow, the big question is, “Will my well benefit from this water?” Bobbie Duncanson with Walt Bannon Drilling stated, “With all the wonderful weather we have experienced this year already, we will see the water table immediately rise in the valley. In our mountain ...

COARSEGOLD — Groundhog Day is an American tradition observed every year on February 2nd, which celebrates the weather prediction made by a groundhog. The groundhog’s predictions are not usually taken seriously, but this remains a way to honor cultural traditions. Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow 9 out of 10 times. While this tradition may seem odd to some, it has ...

MADERA COUNTY — Whenever you see a sign that says “THANK YOU, FIREFIGHTERS,” it’s a person like Division Chief Matt Watson from CAL-FIRE’s Madera Division whom they are thanking. Matt is retiring from his service in Madera County at the end of 2022. Matt was honored with a Certificate of Recognition by the Madera County Board of Supervisors. He will ...

COARSEGOLD — Manicuring your property is not only rewarding, but it can also increase the value of your home and helps keep your home safe during fire season. The recent storms have brought a lot of water, which means lots of growth on your land, and high winds that have caused major tree damage.  It’s not too early to get ...

COARSEGOLD — In the small housing development community of River Knolls in Coarsegold, California, pride in Community is an understatement. In the past few days, the River Knolls community, like so many communities throughout California, has been in distress over the heavy rains and winds that have been impacting the area. Several residents have jumped into action to help out ...

NORTH FORK — It’s hard to believe on December 20, 2022, Madera County District 5 Supervisor Tom Wheeler chaired his last board of supervisor meeting. Supervisor Wheeler contributed to the Board of Supervisors meeting with the same enthusiasm as he did his first meeting in 2007, and every meeting in between. Despite Tom’s health struggles, Supervisor Wheeler once again worked ...