Submitted by Alistair King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter OAKHURST – Join the Coarsegold 4H for Favorite Foods Day at the Fresno Flats Historical Village, March 26th, 2022 at 10am. It is time to brush up your cooking skills, whip up some desserts, and work on the art of table settings mastery then bring them all up on the Favorite Foods ...

Loving and beloved in life, Emil James Paul has joined his wife Bettie in Heaven to continue their forty richly blessed years here on Earth. He leaves behind godson Sean Hickman and his family; children Cynthia Oliphant (Joe), Donna Mattern (Bill), Karen Lopez (Mark), Craig Brewster (Carol), and Ron Brewster (Laura); also seven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and many friends. The ...

From hearty stews to minty pies, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are all about enjoying the flavors of the holiday. Whether you’re cooking up a full meal or simply serving appetizers, this Irish Potato Bread makes for a simple, tasty snack to feed your crowd. Irish Potato Bread 2 medium or large russet potatoes 1 egg 1 egg white 1/3 cup ...

A two-car accident on Hwy. 41 claims the life of a 24-year-old male. MADERA – On March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Merced Communication Center (MCC) received a call of a traffic collision on State Route 41, north of Road 406, with medical personnel responding. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Madera Area responded to the scene ...

Tragic accident in North Fork takes the life of an 80-year-old man.  NORTH FORK – March 14, 2022, at approximately 12:21 p.m., the Merced Communications Center (MCC) received a call of a male with no pulse trapped under a vehicle in the 30000 block of Wyle Ranch Way in North Fork, California. Oakhurst Area Units, Officer J. Buttgereit, Officer K. ...

Roar and Pour, an after-hours, adults only event will take place on March 18th, from 6 to 9pm. FRESNO – Roar and Pour is back at Fresno Chaffee Zoo! Sample some of the Central Valley’s best brews and wines while enjoying live entertainment, fun photo-ops, and take home a commemorative mini pilsner glass! Delicious food will also be available for ...

YOSEMITE – Today fire crews completed ignition of 55 acres in Yosemite Valley. A portion of the Valley Loop Trail has been temporarily closed to ensure safety during this project. Smoke is visible throughout several locations in the park and you can expect to drive through it in the active area when you exit Yosemite Valley. Please reduce your speed ...

New federal regulations are headed our way that will affect air travel in Spring 2023.  SACRAMENTO – If you have not yet applied for your REAL ID, be aware that federal requirements for travel will soon go into effect, making this the last spring break you can travel without one! Starting May 2023, you will need to show a REAL ...

Sierra National Forest Seeks Public Input for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Funding CLOVIS — The Sierra National Forest (SNF) is requesting public input for the California 2022 State Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program application cycle. As part of the grant process, the SNF is requesting public comment on the draft applications submitted to the State. This ...

Daylight Saving Begins, PG&E Customers Can Spring Forward with Safety  SAN FRANCISCO — It’s time to spring forward! Aside from setting your watch and clocks one hour forward and enjoying more daylight, this is the perfect time to make your home and family are safer. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has some simple tips that can help. Carbon Monoxide ...