A letter from Margaret Mims, Sheriff – Coroner – Public Administrator Fresno County Sheriff’s Office February 18, 2022 After much thought and reflection, I have decided to retire at the end of my current term as Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner – Public Administrator. This decision does not come easily as I still get such satisfaction out of public service, ...

When tried-and-true family favorites turn stale and boring, digging through cookbooks and sorting through blogs for new recipes may seem far too time-consuming for your busy evenings. However, a simple international twist in the kitchen can turn bland dinners into exciting meals. You don’t need a plane ticket to explore international cuisines. Start with a versatile ingredient like rice, one ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Routes 49, 132, and 140 next week in Mariposa County. Route 49 One-way traffic control from Stumpfield Mountain Road to Tiptop-Usona Road for utility work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Route 132 One-way traffic control from the Stanislaus Tuolumne ...

 SAN FRANCISCO — As part of its work to build a stronger, more resilient energy grid for the hometowns it serves, PG&E successfully developed a first-of-its-kind personal microgrid backup power transfer meter device for customers that fully integrates into PG&E’s existing electric SmartMeter system. The device provides customers with a more reliable solution for interconnecting backup power sources, such as portable ...

MARIPOSA – After multiple months with the FBI computer/phone forensic team, the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has obtained details from Jonathan Gerrish’s phone. In October of 2021 we released the cause of death determined by the Pathologist. This was based on autopsy results, our investigation, and a multitude of toxicology/scientific test results. The cause of death for Jonathan Gerrish, Ellen ...

FRESNO – Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced a $50,000 donation from Eugene Park, founder and CEO of Parsec Education, on Feb. 14, 2022. This generous gift will be used for a tiger enrichment area in the zoo’s newest project, Kingdoms of Asia, set to open at the end of the year. “This generous donation allows us to not only create a ...

BASS LAKE — The Pines Resort is happy to announce that they have been named the Poppy Award winner for the best content marketing in California from Visit California. The Visit California Poppy Awards honor the best and brightest of California tourism promotion. The awards are bestowed in even-numbered years and serve as the finale to Outlook Forum. This year’s ...

FRESNO — Steven Were Omamo, whose dedication to feeding the hungry helped his organization earn the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, is among this year’s Top Dog Alumni Award honorees. The Top Dog awards recognize a select group of accomplished Fresno State alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored Fresno State. ...

Yosemite National Park Launches Temporary “Peak Hours” Reservation System Starting May 20   System will help manage traffic congestion throughout summer season during peak hours, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Yosemite National Park – Beginning Friday, May 20, Yosemite National Park will implement a temporary peak hours reservation system. Building on lessons learned during the summer reservation systems in 2020 ...

OAKHURST, CA. – Yosemite High School won the 2022 Honorable Edward P. Moffat Madera County Mock Trial held between January 19-February 2.  Yosemite will compete at the state Mock Trial March 17-20. Yosemite High School battled Madera High, Madera South High, Matilda Torres High, and Minarets High Schools.  This is the first year that Matilda Torres and Minarets High Schools ...