NORTH FORK — The North Fork Boosters will again present the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the North Fork Town Hall. There will be many exhibitors and customers to enjoy the return of this important and fun event. The North Fork History Group will be offering historic photos and other appropriate items to ...

With holiday menus in full swing, many Americans aim to add healthier dishes and ingredients to their seasonal tables but are hesitant to compromise on tried-and-true favorites. Raisins fit seamlessly into many family-friendly recipes, like traditional oatmeal cookies, stuffing, casseroles and sweet breads. They also make for easy salad, oatmeal and yogurt toppers, provide a naturally sweet fruit option on ...

North Fork – The Sierra National Forest (SNF) will continue prescribed burning within the Bass Lake Ranger District, beginning Friday December 3rd & Saturday December 4th as weather and air quality is optimal to start ignitions. These treatments will consist of understory burning removing fuels created during tree mortality, timber harvest, and is designed to reintroduce fire under controlled conditions ...

NORTH FORK — Sierra National Forest (SNF) High Sierra Ranger District, due to the lack of winter weather and snow conditions, the Huntington Lake road which is normally scheduled to close December 1st, will remain open this year through December 15th. This will be the only extension of the closure for Huntington Lake Road. Regardless of weather and ground conditions, ...

FRESNO – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has been following international headlines related to a new variant of the COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) virus. This variant, known as the Omicron variant, has been classified as a variant of concern due to the potential for increased contagiousness (ability to spread from one person to another) and possibly increased virulence (the ability ...

Alistair King, Coarsegold 4-H Club Reporter contributed to this article. COARSEGOLD — Mark your calendar! The 6th Annual Mountain Area Clothing Swap is almost here. Coarsegold 4-H is doing their part as a civic engagement and community service project. Thursday, Dec. 9, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Coarsegold 4-H is holding their 6th annual mountain area clothing swap ...

You can take your tailgate to the house with these baked dishes that help simplify homegating so you can focus on the big screen. From a salsa-based dip and chicken wings to kick off the party to sweet brownies for celebrating victory, each of these recipes call for less than an hour in the kitchen. Clock management is key to tackling ...

SACRAMENTO  – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to remind everyone to put safety ahead of turkey and trimmings this Thanksgiving. The CHP will be kicking off a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) beginning at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 28.  During the MEP, all available CHP officers will be on patrol, ...

NORTH FORK – The North Fork Scout Fund’s annual Christmas Tree Sale will begin on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the North Fork Library parking lot. Fresh, locally grown red fir (silver tip) in a variety of sizes through at least 15 ft. will be available. Tree sales will begin at 9 a.m. on the 4th and continue daily until sold out. ...

Mariposa – If harnessing your inner chef with creative culinary skills this Thanksgiving is at the top of your holiday to-do list, make sure you don’t leave your cooking area unattended so that cooking accidents can be avoided. According to FEMA’s National Data Center, cooking is the leading cause of all Thanksgiving Day fires and more than half (54%) of ...