NORTH FORK — Recently, Chel Stith accepted a beautiful painting which she won in a drawing at the North Fork Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 12, 2021. The painting of the Ross Cabin located on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, Sierra National Forest, was painted by Mary Beth Harrison, and given to the North Fork History Group to raise funds for ...

We will continue to update conditions throughout the storm – stay safe! Traffic Hazard Alert | Traffic Hazard Road 222 and Road 274 in Bass Lake.  Multiple vehicles stuck in the snow. Google Map Traffic Hazard Alert | Traffic Hazard Highway 49 and Marshall Road (Mariposa County). Google Map Motor Vehicle Accident Alert | Motor vehicle accident Highway 41 and ...

FRESNO STATE — Inclusive teaching isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a must-have for academic success, said a pioneering group of Craig School of Business faculty who are the first Fresno State instructors to complete the Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning micro-credential, an evidence-based course designed to improve student success rates. “This isn’t about us as teachers, ...

The Sierra National Forest (SNF) has updated its Closure Order for  elect recreation sites, roads, and trails. Forest Order 05-15-00-21-26 will be effective on December 16, 2021 through January 20, 2022. This order supersedes Forest Order 05-15-00-21-23. Many of the areas listed  in this closure are seasonally closed during the late fall/winter months. Forest Order No. 05-15-00-21-26 Sierra National Forest ...

While not our local coverage area we commend our neighbors to the south. Porterville – The Sequoia National Forest’s Western Divide Ranger District was awarded “District of the Year” at the Regional Forester & Research Station Director 2021 Honor Awards during a virtual ceremony held Thursday, December 9, 2021. According to Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson, District employees were recognized for ...

Oakhurst – It’s that time of year again for the popular Dream It – Be It Conference for girls 8th through 12th grade that live in the mountain area. This will be Soroptimist International of the Sierras 7th year in making the program available to girls who live in Oakhurst, Coarsegold, North Fork, and Ahwahnee. The event is free and ...

Whipping up family favorites all winter long is a perfect activity to keep loved ones warm in the kitchen while avoiding the bitter chill outdoors. Delicious, heartwarming snacks offer a simple and savory way to bring everyone in from the cold while enjoying comforting flavors together. Baked Tomato Goat Cheese Dip Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: ...

While not our local coverage area – holiday travel to the area will be impeded. PORTERVILLE – The Sequoia National Forest will begin seasonal Forest Service Road closures in the Western Divide Ranger and Kern River Ranger districts due to recent and forecasted snowfall. According to Forest Supervisor Teresa Benson, the roads are closed to provide public safety, maintain winter ...

Mariposa  – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform various operations on State Route 49 next week in Mariposa County. Work is scheduled to be performed as follows: Route 49 One-way traffic control from the Madera/Mariposa County Line to DeLong Creek for pavement marker replacement on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. One-way traffic control ...

By Conor Kelly, student journalist for Minarets Press The Minarets Boys Cross Country team came up just short of their season-long goal on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After dominating the West Sequoia League all season and being ranked number one in the D5 Valley Section behind top runners Hunter Cornett and Kalé Simmons, the team traveled to Woodward Park in Clovis ...