COARSEGOLD – On January 11, 2021 it will be 3 years since Jason Tipton was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, Glioblastoma. He was given 3-12 months to live based on how aggressive the treatment. With the love and support of family, friends, and the mountain communities Jason was able to fight this beast. By the 9th month following his ...

CULVER CITY, CALIF. ­– JEOPARDY! will air Alex Trebek’s final week of new episodes Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 8, 2021. All five episodes were taped in late October; at the time, no one knew they would be his last. Viewers will want to make sure to catch the top of Monday’s show, when Alex delivers a powerful message ...

SACRAMENTO – As 2020 comes to a close, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) wants to highlight some new roadway safety laws that take effect in 2021. License points for distracted driving (AB 47, Daly; 2019): Using a cell phone in a handheld manner while driving is currently punishable by a fine. Beginning July 1, 2021, violating the hands-free law for ...

Submitted by Donovan Enriam, Student Journalist for Minarets Press “Am I just eating because I’m bored?” — The Grinch. I think lately many of us can relate to this, but in the spirit of Christmas and boredom, why not make some grinchy brownies? These fudgy chocolate brownies, coated in minty green ganache and sprinkled with crunchy mint oreos and tiny ...

Submitted by Jolene Anderson, student journalist for Minarets Press COVID-19 has affected millions of people around the world, but recent reports say that animals can contract the virus as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this only occurs when the animal contracts the virus from humans and from there, transmits it to another animal, but ...

SACRAMENTO – With California advising residents to stay home as much as possible, avoid gatherings and not travel significant distances to reverse the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases, New Year’s Eve 2020 may look noticeably different than years past. One thing that will look familiar: The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be out removing impaired drivers from the road and ...

Hey there! Bronson here! I thought I would strike my most adorable pose for you today. I heard “adorable” is the number one most valued kitty trait. However, that is only one of the things you should know about me. I’m also 10 months old, super friendly, kinda goofy — did I say I’m 10 months old? — and VERY good ...

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) today announced the availability of nearly $27 million in grant funds to help local communities combat impaired driving. The funding is the result of Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which provided specified cannabis tax funding to the CHP to administer local grants for education, prevention, and ...

Submitted by Emma Bloodworth, student journalist for Minarets Press This semester has been full of many achievements for Minarets FFA including numerous successes in competitions, as well as a great turnout in FFA meetings and banquets. At our virtual Fall Banquet on Nov. 12 and 13, the department recognized last year’s top freshman, top sophomore, top juniors and top seniors ...

OAKHURST – Let’s take a breath. It’s good to look for silver-linings at the close of one of the most difficult years in recent memory. For many, spending New Year’s Eve at home with pets and loved ones is not the norm. However, at the southern gateway to Yosemite, you can’t keep them down, Yosemite Wine Tails is hosting the ...