Fresh air, warm sun and delicious foods make brunch a favorite weekend event. Set the stage (and the table) for an inviting experience with recipes that cover all the bases from snacks and desserts to a mouthwatering main course. Tide the appetite of your guests with Spiced Grass-Fed Lamb Over Hummus served with toasted flatbread or tortilla chips before dishing ...

PG&E Expands Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings Following Significant Wildfire Prevention Success During 2021 Pilot Settings Automatically Turn Off Power Within One-Tenth of a Second When a Hazard on Powerline is Detected PG&E Pledges Improved Customer Outreach, Offers Portable Power and Additional Support for Schools, Hospitals and Those with Access or Functional Needs MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — With California’s growing wildfire risk, ...

BASS LAKE — The Bass Lake Ranger District is set to begin its 2022 reforestation program. During the next two months, contract crews will be replanting approximately 1200 acres, focusing on areas of the 2014 French fire and 2020 Creek fires. Approximately 200 to 260 seedlings per acre will be planted within the district — totaling up to 250,000 seedlings — ...

MADERA – Madera County is pleased to announce the receipt of a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant award of $450,000 from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The award will be used to develop a Transit Area Specific Plan that will establish a vision for the phased implementation effort to relocate the San Joaquins Madera Station and construct the adjacent future ...

Set your calendars for May 1 at 12:30 p.m. to hear a public forum on Measure O. It is being presented by the Mariposa Chapter of  the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Citizens to Save the Hospital, a grass roots group of private citizens. They have written an ordinance to be on the June 7 primary ballot. It ...

Mariposa Chamber of Commerce slates public forum on Measure O MARIPOSA – Set your calendars for April 27 at 5:30pm to hear a public forum on Measure O. It is being presented by the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce and will take place at the Mariposa County Government Center. There will be a short presentation followed by questions from the audience. ...

Ask the DMV – Let the DMV Simplify Your Wedding Season SACRAMENTO – Did you know that the most popular time for weddings is from May through October? Whether you’re headed to the altar, moving into a new home, or heading to a wedding out of state, learn how the DMV can help make wedding season more convenient and less ...

Daily Yosemite update from our partners, Visit Yosemite | Madera County OAKHURST – Things are beginning to open again in the park. Be sure to check the Daily Report for new and updated information. DAILY CONDITIONS 4.05.2022        Weather Report Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is Open -This summer the Conservancy will be celebrating its 40th year ...

$4.6 million Federal Grant funds 5 New YARTS Buses MERCED – The Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) has been awarded $4.6 million by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of five new, over-the-road coaches. The funding was made available through the Buses and Bus Facilities-Section 5339(b) grant program and will allow YARTS to own its entire fleet. ...

Sonny Jackson December 7, 1954 – February 17, 2022 “It’s been a good ride.” Come join us at the Yosemite Lakes Park Clubhouse at 5 pm on Saturday, April 9th, in celebration and honor of the incredible, unique, and absolutely enjoyable man, Sonny Jackson.  Roll in on your favorite ride and bring your favorite tall tales. There will be live ...