SACRAMENTO — California’s wet winter created a sizable crop of new growth grass, but don’t let the wet weather fool you as the abundant grass dries into fuel-ripe tinder. Now is the time to act to prevent wildfires. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared May 6-12 “Wildfire Awareness Week” to urge homeowners that Fire Defense is Self Defense, Get Ready ...

OAKHURST — A multi-vehicle accident before noon on Sunday caused major injuries to at least one driver, and closed a portion of Highway 41 for more than two hours. Just after 11 a.m., CHP says Oakhurst resident Forrest Null, 69, was driving a 2010 Ford Fusion northbound on Highway 41, and was stopped at the stoplight at the intersection of ...

When it comes to separating the wheat from the chaff one candidate arose as a clear choice in Mariposa County’s District 3 race. At last week’s debate, Marshall Long clearly showed his experience and knowledge of our Community. His commitment to problem solve the very complex issues that our county faces including affordable housing, infrastructure needs, employment opportunities, and managing ...

OAKHURST — Fresno Flats Historic Park invites the community to attend the May edition of their First Friday Lecture Series. On Friday, May 4, wildlife biologist Phil Bartholomew presents his dad Orland’s solo winter trek in 1928-1929 from Mt. Whitney to the Muir Trail in Yosemite — some 300 miles. High Odyssey: The First Solo Winter Assault of Mount Whitney and ...

MARIPOSA — Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally – it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery. May ...

I support Marshall Long for Mariposa County District 3 Supervisor because he is the most qualified candidate. Over the last three years I have watched him advocate for private property rights, local jobs, fuel management, and public safety. Marshall has worked hard to help lead us toward improving our prosperity while maintaining our rural culture. He is level headed and ...

By Ashley Davis — O’NEALS — No spring is complete at Minarets High School without the annual Keep It Native Day. Not familiar with the event? It first started as a youth conference six years ago, which turned into a mini-pow wow and conference for teens and children. In 2013, Brandon Lourence named it as Keep It Native, which has ...

On June 5th, I ask you to vote Marshall Long for County Supervisor District 3. Marshall has done and will continue to do an outstanding job for his District and Mariposa County. I have known Marshall for the past 48 years. I know him to be very knowledgeable, personable and have excellent moral values. Marshall understands fiscal restraints and how ...

MADERA COUNTY– Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Apr. 16 to Sunday, Apr. 22, 2018. Oakhurst Search and Rescue deployed On Monday, Apr. 16 at 8:26 a.m. a deputy received a call regarding two people possibly stranded or stuck in the snow up by Fresno Dome Camp Ground. Multiple attempts to ...

Please join me in supporting Vince Kehoe for Assessor-Recorder. During the more than 35 years that I have lived in Mariposa County I have known Vince and his family. I admire his intelligence, professionalism, honesty, fairness, kindness, and integrity. Vince Kehoe is perfectly suited to be Assessor-Recorder with his robust work experience of over 25 years in real estate. As ...