The First Annual ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ will be held Saturday, August 26th, 2023, at the Oakhurst Community Center OAKHURST — ‘Sierra Summer Fest’ at the Oakhurst Community Center is the mountain area’s newest festival showcasing so much of what our area & central California has to offer! If you haven’t heard about what this festival will be offering yet, then ...

OAKHURST — After two seasons of rapid success, the Yosemite High School boys’ cross-country team is anxious to see what they can achieve this year with a full returning team of upperclassmen.  A third Valley championship would be an amazing accomplishment for the team and our community. In 2021, the Badgers won the NSL league meet with an extremely rare ...

MADERA COUNTY — Do you have a knack for taking great photos? Do you enjoy taking pictures with your phone or camera? If the answer is yes, then this photo contest is for you. Selected photos will be viewed by over 156,000 Madera County residents. Photos should represent what makes Madera County great, such as landscapes, landmarks, or nature. Any Photographs ...

Discover Yosemite, Inc. Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travelers’ Choice® Award Winner  OAKHURST, August 16, 2023 – Discover Yosemite is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Tours. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top ...

By Tigerlily King, Coarsegold 4-H Reporter COARSEGOLD — The Coarsegold 4-H Club is hosting the 7th annual Mountain Area Community Clothing Swap this month. Come join us! Bring clean, gently-used clothing, shoes, jackets, or coats to swap or give away. All sizes are welcome. Please ensure that all items are in usable condition and that nothing is dirty or damaged. ...

Oakhurst Park & Ride Features NEW Visitor Information Kiosk and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station OAKHURST – Visit Yosemite | Madera County, in collaboration with Madera County, is pleased to announce the completion of the enhanced Park & Ride services and Visitor Information Kiosk project located adjacent to the Oakhurst Library. This completed project offers visitors and residents a convenient solution ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-49 (SR-49), SR-132, and SR-140. State Route 49 • One-way traffic control from Shilling Road to Mariposa/Tuolumne County line for drainage work beginning Monday, August 7, through Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. State Route 132 ...

MARIPOSA COUNTY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will conduct the following one-way traffic control next week on State Route-132 (SR-132) and SR-140 State Route 132 • One-way traffic control from Hidalgo Street to Mariposa/Tuolumne County line for drainage work beginning Monday, July 31, through Friday, August 4, 2023, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. • One-way traffic control ...

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Great news! Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 22, at 8 am. While vault and portable toilets will be available, there will be no water, store or food service, or fuel. Be sure to bring all the food and water you need. The Tuolumne Meadows Wilderness ...

Come out to Sierra Meadows to enjoy an evening of good laughs with Francisco Ramos, good food presented by International Kafe, and good friends from our Community and beyond.  AHWAHNEE — Francisco Ramos has crafted a fan base by leaning into his warm & energetic style of comedy and is emerging as one of his generation’s top up & coming ...