Special to Sierra News Online — By Delaney Franklin and Riley Rousell OAKHURST –Miss Debbie has been a cook for 25 great years here at Oak Creek Intermediate. Unfortunately, this year she will be retiring. Miss Debbie loves being a cook at OCI and working with kids this age. She grew up in North Fork and attended Sierra High School. ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed 25 more cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, boosting the total number of cases countywide to 275. Wednesday’s report saw the highest number of confirmed new cases for a single day for Madera County for the second day in a row. On Tuesday, county health officials reported 24 new cases –and ...

COARSEGOLD — Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has received AAA’s “Four Diamond” designation, one of the highest levels of standards for cleanliness, comfort and hospitality a resort property can attain. The award was announced in a joint press release issued Wednesday by the resort and AAA. This is the first time Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has attained AAA’s prestigious Four ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) reported 24 more cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest number of confirmed new cases in a single day for Madera County since the pandemic began in early March. In addition, MCDPH reported a fourth coronavirus-related death. “The deceased is a male in his 80s who suffered from underlying health conditions ...

BUTTE COUNTY — PG&E pleaded guilty Tuesday to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of unlawfully sparking the Camp Fire. The deadliest blaze in California’s history, the Camp Fire burned for 17 days in November 2018, scorching more than 150,000 acres, destroying of the town of Paradise and killing 85 people.As part of Tuesday’s court proceeding, which took ...

MADERA — Tyson Pogue is officially Madera County’s new top cop. “I am truly humbled and honored as I stand here today,” Pogue told the board of supervisors Tuesday morning after being sworn in as sheriff. “I am so appreciative of the support of my co-workers, fellow law enforcement professionals and of course the board.”“These are challenging times but I’m ...

MOUNTAIN AREA — The U.S. Census Bureau is still looking for people interested in becoming Census Takers or Enumerators. The job pays $18 per hour and 58 cents per mile. Completion of the Census is critical for the mountain area because accurate counting of the population ensuress eastern Madera County receive its fair share of federal dollars. The Census is ...

MADERA — Madera County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) reported 28 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, boosting the total number of cases countywide to 226. Also on Monday, Mariposa County reported its first new confirmed case of COVID-19 since May 26. While Mariposa County has seen just 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases — and one fatality — since the pandemic began ...

MARIPOSA — The Mariposa County Arts Council has announced that Graciela “Gracie” Tafoya is the recipient of the organization’s annual High School Student Award. The $500 award is given annually to one area graduating senior who has demonstrated “a commitment to the arts and the community of Mariposa over the span of their high school career,” said a press release ...

OAKHURST — Sierra Ambulance Service is holding an election for its Board of Directors this week. Voting will take place through Thursday (June 18) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sierra Ambulance offices (40755 Winding Way — next to Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital). Members may also cast their vote at the board meeting to be held Thursday (June 18) ...