By Brian David —  Efficient transplanting is a gradual process. Changing a plant’s environment and routine shocks them. Hardening off new container seedlings may take two weeks. So, place container seedlings outside for a couple hours their first day, increasing their stay by two hours each consecutive day. If you are gone during the day, place the seedlings in a ...

MADERA COUNTY– Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Mar. 26 to Sunday, Apr. 1, 2018. Coarsegold warrant arrest On Monday, Mar. 26 at 5:35 a.m. a deputy checked on a broken down vehicle in the area of CA 41 and Road 416. The registered owner had a warrant for his arrest. ...

OAKHURST — The American Red Cross of the Central Valley is hosting a Shelter Boot Camp training from Thursday, Apr. 19 through Saturday, Apr. 21 at Sierra Vista Presbyterian, 39696 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Anyone interested in training as a Red Cross disaster volunteer is encouraged to attend; or register online. This multi-day offering of courses is designed to build ...

SACRAMENTO — Yosemite High School students competed and medaled at the state Decathlon against nearly 600 decathletes from throughout California. The Yosemite Team includes Olivia Mattos, Kelsey Montalto, Hannah Hurtado, Bryce Talbot, Alexia Dahlin, Burke Stewart, Emily Anderson, Dillon Doss.  Coach: Carole Calderwood Bryce Talbot earned a silver medal in speech with a near perfect score. He competed in the ...

NORTH FORK — Grace Community Church invited the community to a special day starting with early morning service and concluding with a unique Easter egg hunt on Sunday, Apr. 1. Grace Community Church is located at 56442 Road 200 in North Fork. All are welcome! The schedule for Easter includes: 7 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service on the porch of Grace ...

Submitted by the Mariposa County Health Department — MARIPOSA COUNTY — How often do we consider what influences the choices we make to be physically active, prepare fresh vegetables, cut out sugar, or schedule a (long overdue) screening test suggested by our health care provider? At the Mariposa County Health Department, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity for a long ...

MADERA COUNTY– Following are details from the Madera County Sheriff’s Office of reports taken locally from Monday, Mar. 19 to Sunday, Mar. 25, 2018. Coarsegold public intoxication On Monday, Mar. 19 at 12:38 a.m. a deputy responded to the 46500 block of Lucky Lane regarding a subject who was highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance at the business. This subject ...

By Brian Moore — MARIPOSA — When we moved onto our property in 1999, I planted a garden. I did not use any amendments; the vegetables and flowers were radiant and our harvest abundant. Then came the battles. Along with the insects came moles, gophers, ground squirrels and devastating deer. 18 years into gardening in Mariposa County, we are again ...

COARSEGOLD — On Friday, Mar. 23 the Rivergold School Girls Soccer Team defeated Coarsegold School in an exciting shoot out after the teams finished the championship game tied 1-1. The team is coached by Bob Elliott and Terry Rich. Congratulations to the Rivergold Girls Soccer on this three-peat! Home of the Hawks, Rivergold Elementary School is located at 31800 Road 400 ...

OAKHURST — The first meeting of a Toastmasters club forming in the Oakhurst and Coarsegold area is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 27 at the Oakhurst Branch Library Community Room. Anyone who desires to become a better leader, public speaker or better communicator is invited to attend. James Comegys, Director of Division 33G for Toastmasters International, will be ...