MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–While much of Northern California is drying out from a torrential New Year’s weekend storm, the National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting several more storms will impact our area over the next 10 days. The first one will be arriving tomorrow, Wednesday, and is expected to impact us heavily. A flood watch and winter storm warning  have been ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages and other emergencies as they happen. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – stay safe!   There is a power outage affecting approximately 2200 people in Mariposa County from Ponderosa Basin to Bootjack to the Lushmeadows area. Estimated time of ...

O’NEALS—The California Highway Patrol is reporting a traffic collision has occurred on Highway 41 near  Road 406. Traffic is being substantially affected.  A vehicle has overturned. Injuries are being reported and lane blockage. Please avoid the the area if possible. We will update this article when new information is available. UPDATE 6:25pm One way traffic control is in place UPDATE ...

COARSEGOLD—The California Highway Patrol is reporting that a traffic collision has taken place on Highway 41 near Yosemite Springs Parkway. Two vehicles are involved and the Northbound lanes of the highway are affected. Traffic delays are occurring. Injuries are unknown at this time however an ambulance is enroute. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this article when ...

MADERA COUNTY—Madera County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting today to discuss the imminent closure of the Madera Community Hospital. After hearing testimony from the state, federal, and local leaders, as well as comments from the community, the Board gave direction to staff on the following: 1. Review counties in California that have formed hospital districts and examine the ...

SACRAMENTO—The California Highway Patrol (CHP) urges everyone to ring in 2023 responsibly by designating a sober driver. The CHP will conduct a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) starting at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2022, and continuing through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023.  During that time, all available CHP officers will be out on patrol with a focus ...

HANFORD–The National Weather Service Hanford Office is predicting that after a brief break from precipitation today, periods of rain and mountain snow will return to central California into early next week. The heaviest rain and snow will occur over the weekend. Here is a map showing yesterday’s storm precipitation totals. Most areas of the San Joaquin Valley saw three-quarters of ...

FISH CAMP — It will be your license to thrill when you join us on Saturday, December 31st, for the lavish Tenaya Royale New Year’s Eve celebration! Revel in the spectacular Yosemite region in a scene right out of a spy film, with casino games, great food and drink, live entertainment from Mercy & The Heartbeats, dancing, and more! Doors open ...

BASS LAKE — Come celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at The Pines Resort with a fun and fireworks-filled party in the Lakeview Room! Enjoy a variety of music by DJ Mark, digital photo booth, party favors and snacks, and festive decor. At midnight, raise a toast to a New Year with a complimentary glass of champagne and enjoy the fireworks ...

OAKHURST — Home for the holidays, local musician and composer Cedar Dobson is using this opportunity to release her album in the USA at Yosemite Gateway Art Center. Cedar will perform a selection of music from her new album and present a history of her musical journey. Visit with Cedar on Friday, December 30, from noon to 6 p.m. There ...